Custom Work

I offer repair services on all stringed instruments, with an emphasis on Double Bass and Guitar. This section will be devoted to instruments other than classical basses, which are addressed in detail elsewhere in the website.

I am often called upon to upgrade electronics in electric guitars and basses. While I will install anything that the client might want, I offer the complete line of Seymour Duncan pick-ups and have had great results through their use. Additionally, I often integrate Fishman products such as the Power Bridge and Power Chip in order to achieve maximum tonal capability. One recently completed electronic upgrade was done on an Ibanez Artcore jazz guitar and included all of the above-mentioned items. The poor fellow that ordered the work was delighted with the incredible range of available sounds, but was so overwhelmed by all the options that he had me make him a "tone table" which indicated what things did what. All said, this is an amazing guitar now, with everything from an acoustic sound all the way through a heavy metal distortion. Call me to discuss installation options to custom-tailor your sound.

I am also accepting commissions for new instruments. Here are a few of the latest projects.

Travel Bass
I recently completed and delivered a new iteration of my Travel Bass. These are full-scale length (39-40") with acoustic bodies. The neck detaches in less than 5 minutes and the entire instrument packs into a travel case that is barely larger than an electric bass flight case. It has advanced on-board electronics with a Fishman Full Circle pick up in the bridge for a full rich arco sound. There is a magnetic pick up at the end of the fingerboard. currently a Seymour Duncan P-style unit.  Both pick ups are blended through a K&K pre-amp. The tonal range with this set-up is quite good, allowing a nice electric bass effect (like an Ampeg Baby Bass ) or a full, rich bowed sound similar to an amplified full-size double bass. 

This example was made for Dan Schmid, bassist for "The Cherry Poppin' Daddies". This bass also includes a Moses Graphite fingerboard with LED position markers on the side of the fingerboard, an intonation aid for playing in low light situations.

   
                                  


I am accepting orders for these Travel Basses. Please call or e-mail me for pricing, specs and delivery times. As these are custom instruments one can be tailored for your specific application.