Handcrafted Bass Guitars

Designs and builds inspired by the wood itself.

Custom Bass Guitars

Tailored-made bass guitars.

MODs

Bass guitar hardware modifications.

Bass Guitar Courses

  • DIY learning course on your own instrument, altering the height of the strings from the frets — the action — via adjustment of the truss rod and bridge.

    The intonation (fine tuning) is also checked.

    The overall result is that your bass feels good to play and sounds great.

  • DIY learning course on your own instrument, with a meticulous process performed to ensure optimal playability and comfort.

    This involves smoothing out the surface and ends of the frets, eliminating any rough spots, and polishing them to a mirror-like finish.

  • From 1930 to recent years, covering different luthiers and musicians contributions, brands from Fender to Fodera and designs like Precision, Jazz, Stingray and more.

  • DIY learning course on how to turn your bass guitar into a fretless.

    Just like Jaco Pastorius.

PLEK Service on Bass Guitar

  • Used to ensure the frets on the instrument are perfectly leveled and dressed for optimal playability.

  • Measuring the Frets: The machine uses a computer to take precise measurements of each fret height, determining any inconsistencies or wear.

    Automated Leveling: Based on the measurements, the PLEK machine can automatically level the frets, removing material as needed to ensure that they are all at the correct height. This helps to eliminate buzzing and improves the overall playability.

    Fret Dressing: After leveling, the frets can be polished and finished to ensure a smooth playing surface.

    Setup Adjustments: The machine can also be used to help with other setup aspects, such as nut height and string action.

  • High level of precision and the ability to achieve consistent results across various instruments.

ANL Courses

We’ve partnered with Academia Nacional de Luthiers to provide courses on building plucked string musical instruments in Silvan’s workshop.

  • Classical or Flamenco guitar construction and French polishing, inlays and rosettes.

  • We provide all the necessary equipment, including stationary machines, power tools, hand tools, moulds, and templates for a DIY course accompanied with members from both the ANL and Silvan teams.

  • We provide individual workbenches and hand tools.