The feature bass this week has cherry wood that is 70 years old! Builder Zak Yannarella writes: This is a handcrafted 34″ scale 4 string bass. Its neck dimensions and pick-up placements are similar to that of a Jazz Bass. The body is ash with a 1/4 thick veneer of cherry, this cherry tree was … Read more
See the business listing for this bass builder here The feature bass this week is nice blend of different woods that make for an excellent appearance while at the same time making for a great player’s bass. Builder Dan Petrovic from DJP Guitars writes: My inspiration for this bass comes from the timeless beauty of … Read more
The feature bass this week shows off a very nice ash body. Builder Ademir Souza from ACS Guitars writes: Inspired by Fender Precision Bass, ACS exPression bass body was made of ash, slightly sandblasted. The neck is one piece maple vintage with ring position markers. Gotoh hardware, Aguilar 4P60 pickup, volume and tone controls. Well … Read more
See the business listing for this bass builder here The feature bass this week boasts a handmade bridge out of brass! Builder Angelos from HMG writes: Wood carving is a special art & in this unique instrument is the main element. The “teacher” gave us a hand in the inner designs and we cut the … Read more
See Steven’s business listing here The feature bass this week concentrates on ergonomics to make for a great bass to play sitting or standing. Bass builder Steven Yanofsky writes: This is my first fretless build, the body is based on a previous build I made, with some modifications, the shape was design considering ergonomics, trying … Read more
See the business listing for this bass builder here When you give your bass away and you need one, what do you do? Build another one! Builder James Tonguet writes: Having given my bass to my son, I needed to build one for myself. Neck 24 fret, Black Walnut, Medium Jumbo frets, Ebony fretboard m … Read more
See the business listing for this bass builder here The feature bass this week proves that if at first you don’t succeed, try again. This builder did and the second time was a charm. Bass builder Roger Blake writes: I call this instrument The V2 Bass because it is the second version. The neck of … Read more
See the business listing for this bass builder here The feature bass this week features exotic woods and some great hardware. Builder Ademir Coelho de Souza writes: The name of the bass model is a tribute to my three year old daughter “Barbara Maria”. Body: Brazilian Cedar Top: Sandwich of amapá/purple heart/amapá with Imbuia root … Read more
See the business listing for this bass builder here The feature bass this week comes from Newcastle, Australia. Builder Rod Harper writes: This bass is the last of 8 that I built over the 3 year period up to mid 2001, six of which I sold to professional bassists, the other I kept, is similar … Read more
This week’s feature bass is a purple transparent 5-string beast. Owner Vitaly Ganya writes: This is first bass project from Latvian luthier’s Andrew Schultz custom workshop Brutal Guitars – Brutal Egregore 5. This instrument’s design and specification was made in collaboration with Latvian avant-garde band Theatrum bass player. Here is short description about this beautiful … Read more
