Steve Martinko

Master Instrument Maker

* Cello and Bass Maker * Bass restorations and setups Born in 1944 near Zagreb, Croatia Steve immigrated to Canada in 1968. Having trained as a guitar maker in his homeland, he quickly found work in several of Toronto's string instrument shops; coming to Heinl's in 1977. Steve, a lifelong folk musician, has made Tamburizas for many Croatian folk musicians. Through his repair and set-up work he has enjoyed a close working relationship with many of Canada's finest Bass players. His Basses are highly respected both for the high standard of work, and the sound.