A luthier since 1973, Jess Wells has quit his job at the pipe organ company and is back to focusing on ‘gambas. His real love, however, is making split-bamboo fly rods. Jess passed away in 2010, read his memoriam.
▪ bio current as of 1996
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Review: The Complete Guide to Sharpening by Leonard Lee
1996
AL#45 p.58 BRB4 p.468
Jess Wells
▪ The reviewer finds that this book is “the one sharpening book on the market today which I find useful as a reference in my library.”
GAL Instrument Plan #40: English Treble Viola da Gamba
1995
AL#43 p.28 BRB4 p.217
Jess Wells
▪ A full-scale instrument plan. See the GAL website for a low-rez preview.
Meet the Maker: Jess Wells
1995
AL#43 p.24 BRB4 p.212
Jonathon Peterson Jess Wells
▪ Wells specializes in the creation of early stringed instruments. Here he discusses that particular market, his training, and the history of the viola da gamba. With 17 photos.