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Visiting Atelier Puglisi

Getting Here

The workshop is easily accessible by car, public transport or taxi.

From the City: If you are travelling to the workshop from the CBD, the 109 and 48 Trams will take you right to our front door. Both trams leave from Flinders St, and can be boarded from right outside Flinders St. Station.

We are also within walking distance from Hawthorn train station, which is on the Belgrave or Lilydale lines and can be boarded at any station on the City Loop.

Taxis can easily be caught from anywhere within the CBD. You will find taxi ranks outside Flinders St. Station and The Arts Centre.

From the Airport: Melbourne Airport is located in Tullamarine along the Tullamarine Freeway. A taxi from the airport to the workshop will cost approx $45. You also have the option of catching the Skybus shuttle which will take you to Spencer St. Station in the CBD.

If you are thinking of taking one of our instruments home, remember that different airlines will have different policies regarding taking instruments on planes. You should always check with the airline before you travel. You will also need a good quality flight case to protect your double bass. You may like to bring your own, or purchase one from us.

http://www.skybus.com.au/

Parking: There is ample parking available on the side streets surrounding the workshop (2 hours). There is also limited parking on Church St, but please check the signage.

Taxis: The taxi hotline for Melbourne is 13CABS. You may wish to ask for a maxi-cab or a station wagon if you are travelling with a bass. The Wheelchair Taxi (Maxi-cab) direct line is 9277 3877.

Travelling with a Double Bass: You will be able to travel with your double bass on Melbourne trains and trams, although you may experience difficulty during peak hour. However many trams will have steps leading up to the doorways, so please take note if you struggle to carry your instrument. Newer trams in Melbourne have lowered floors and larger doorways, allowing you to travel with your double bass more easily.

Accommodation

In the CBD: There are many other great places to stay in the city, at a range of prices. Accommodation is also found along St. Kilda Road, in St. Kilda and South Yarra, and north of the city in North Melbourne and Fitzroy.

In the Area: The closest accommodation to the workshop can be found along Bridge Rd/Burwood Rd. Try the Elgin Inn, the Amora Hotel or even the Glenferrie Hotel, also a popular Pub and Restaurant. For serviced appartments try Quest Apartments on Glenferrie Rd.

While You're Here

Concerts and shows: As a musician, there are plenty of exciting venues where you can experience the Melbourne music scene.

The Arts Centre and the Recital Centre, both in the Southbank area, host many events including theatre, classical music and a wide variety of other styles of music and entertainment. Both have Box Offices at the venue where you can purchase tickets.

For players interested in jazz or pop music, Melbourne's CBD and inner suburbs host an exciting music scene which we'd urge you to explore while you're here visiting the workshop. Be sure to check out Bennett's Lane in the CBD. Dizzy's Jazz Club is also another great venue, which is just a short walk away on Swan St, Richmond. You might also like to check out the Fitzroy area, where venues like the Uptown Jazz Club and many others have gigs on every day of the week.

http://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au

http://www.bennettslane.com/

Shopping: Once you're done with instrument shopping, why not explore the rest of what Melbourne has to offer? The workshop is just a short walk from Bridge Road shopping strip in Richmond, as well as everything the CBD has to offer. If you're looking for more unique items, try Brunswick st Fitzroy or the Camberwell Trash and Treasure Market, both are within a short distance from us.

Eating and Drinking: Melbourne is famous for its cafe culture and nightlife, so while you're here try our great coffee, or have a night out with a gig and some drinks at one of the many venues in the CBD. The workshop is situated in a short shopping strip on Church St. with cafes that offer great coffee and food.

ARY BOWS HAVE ARRIVED !!

MADE IN FRANCE

We have just recieved an exciting new shipment of Ary bows from France. We now have bows available for Double Bass (French and German styles), Viola and Violin.

These bows have an attractive deep cherry red colour, silver winding and dark brown leathers and are stamped ARY-FRANCE.

We will be pricing these bows at well below the Reccommended Retail Price, so this will be a great opportunity to save on high-quality bows.

Ary bows represent great value for money and are perfect for advanced students, or perhaps as a second bow for the professional player.

Ary's top of the range bow for violin, the A. Martin, features gold winding and fittings. It plays beautifully and looks great. Only one of these available, so be quick!

For futher information regarding Ary France, visit: www.centrearyfrance.asei.asso.fr

2012 Melbourne International Jazz Festival

Atelier Puglisi is again proud to support the Melbourne International Jazz Festival this year, providing instruments for many local and international acts. The festival program has just been released, so be sure to pick one up to check out all the great acts on this year.

Sure to be a festival highlight is Renaud Garcia-Fons, world-renowned 5 string solo bass player, who visits us with his Arcoluz Trio.

Bass players and enthusiast should not miss this one!!

For further information about concerts and the festival line-up, visit http://www.melbournejazz.com

 

- Port Fairy Folk Festival -

-- 2012 --

As a proud supporter of the Port Fairy Folk Festival, the team at Atelier Puglisi are very excited to be heading down to the festival this year. Please come and visit us at our stall in the Instrument Makers' Tent!!

We will also be supporting several National and International acts by providing them with basses for use in their performances.

 

 

Bam Bam!

The New Bam Violin Cases Have Arrived!

Great Prices!!  Save$!!

The new Bam Violin Cases have emerged and are now in stock at Atelier Puglisi. The Classic, Classic III and Hightech Slim are a step up in both looks and secure protection for our collective beloved family of violins. Instruments like people, need care and protection. These cases are really nice! Delicious in colours of ivory, navy, black, 'orangey' (that's an official Bam colour), 'forest' green and red, they even feel good - try the feel test on the Hightech Slim! Violin cases have come of age and are now even more important considering all the travel we do with our valuable instruments. 

 

Peruse the new Bam Violin Cases. For further information please contact us.

 

 

Benedict Puglisi on MADE BY HAND Channel 31 at 8.30pm

Now On line

www.madebyhand.net.au/index.php/styl

Video Gallery Episode 6

Made  by Hand is a new, documentary style, television series that showcases the world of beautiful and unique handcrafted works made by the crafts people of Melbourne. From hand blown glass to chainsaw carving…from taxidermy to coach building and everything in between! Hosted by craft lover Tracey Wightman, Made by Hand takes us on a journey each week exploring Artisan Crafts, Community based craft projects and initiatives, and hands-on style, demonstration crafts by visiting with crafts people in their workplace, to see what they do and how they do it. Our aim is showcase the skill and talent of Victorian Crafts people and inspire our audience to flex their creative muscle – whatever their medium might be!

SILVER MEDAL FOR TONE AT THE ISB IN SAN FRANCISCO!

 

Benedict is proud to announce that he has been awarded the Silver Medal for Tone for his Panormo Double Bass at the recent ISB Maker's Competition in San Francisco, USA!

 

CONNECT WITH US ON FACEBOOK!

Atelier Puglisi now has a Facebook page where we post our latest news, offers, repair and restoration stories and products. Simply "Like" the page when signed into your Facebook account to receive updates from us.  Check it out here.

 

THE CZECH-EASE HAS LANDED DOWN UNDER!

Atelier Puglisi is proud to announce that David Gage's famous Czech-Ease travel basses are now available for the first time in Australia. 

With esteemed Double Bassist's such as Grammy winning Esperanza Spalding, Danny Thompson and Marco Panascia all using these tremendously convenient and impressive instruments, they're set to sell fast.

 

 

ADELAIDE INTERNATIONAL CELLO FESTIVAL 2011

Varnishing of Benedict's new Cello has started in anticipation of its Christening at the ultimate Cello festival, April 1st-10th 2011.  This petite instrument is inspired by Stradivari's Mera 1711 and is set to be one of many instruments by contemporary makers to be exhibited at the festival.

The Elder Conservatorium of Music at University of Adelaide is hosting this year's Adelaide International Cello Festival.  Freaturing concerts, recitals, lectures, master classes, Cello making projects and everything Cello, the festival is also proud to include esteemed Violin and Cello maker, Frank Ravatin as part of the festival.

Benedict, along with five other maker's including Frank Ravatin will be participating in the Cello Challenge, where a Cello is made over the duration of the festival from wood to pre varnishing.

To visit the festival website, click here.

 

 

NEW BENEDICT G. PUGLISI CELLO

Benedict has finished his latest Cello, inspired by Stradivari’s Mera 1711 Cello.

This ergonomic and petite instrument was completed in 2010, boasting a strong and impressive tone across all strings.  The perfect Cello for the petite professional player. Click here for details.