The Custom Bass Guitar of Your Dreams

A custom bass guitar is more than just an instrument, it’s both an extension and expression of the artist that plays it. There are many companies building custom basses now and each of them seem to do well in at least one area. Choosing the right options to make your custom bass more “you,” and finding the right builder are important things to consider when looking for a custom bass. Look at all aspects of your instrument before making a decision.

The first thing to consider is curb appeal. This is a term used to express how aesthetically appealing something is. If you think a bass is ugly you probably will not appreciate other aspects of it as much as if you had to pick your jaw up off the floor every time you looked at it. One noticed fault leads to others, and we judge with the eyes first. But if you like how your instrument looks, you’ll feel good playing it. There are many things to consider when it comes to curb appeal, such as countless woods, finishes, and hardware to choose from. This is why having an artisan with decades of experience and understanding of woods, electronics, setups, and all other aspects of the building process is so important. One decision will affect others, so it is crucial that your builder knows all the details.

Next, you need to think the action. There is nothing worse that a beautiful bass that is a pain to play. I am going to skip all the relationship analogies that would further paint my point because you all know where that could go. It is imperative that your bass be built by a technically competent bass player. There is no way for someone that cannot play to understand action. So many “custom” bass guitars these days are nothing more than a small production line run by people that have never played bass. A Rybski bass is not intended to be wall art. It is designed and built by a bass player, for bass players. As soon as you start to play a Rybski you will join a long and growing cult of believers.

Lastly, you’ve got to think through your electronics. How anyone could claim that a bass is custom when it’s pickups were ordered from a stock supplier really blows my mind. Custom instruments call for custom electronics. Common sense tells you there is nothing custom about stock electronics. Rybski takes great pride in the pairing of playing styles, woods, and the electronics. There are so few builders in this world that can grasp and excel at all of these areas of instrument building.

There are still a few builders like Rybski that make truly custom basses. A Rybski bass is a perfect example of what bass players are looking for when they want a custom bass. Rybski is a one man shop with in house custom electronics. Timeless designs and eye popping finishes aside, Rybski is most known by musicians around the world for their playability. Good luck in your search for your custom bass guitar.

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