Tuesday, 30 October 2012

A True Custom Bass Guitar

By Benjamin Harrison


Custom bass guitars are more than just instruments. They are an extension and expression of who you are. Sure, there are several companies that build custom basses, and they may even do a really good job. But you want more than just average. You've got to find the right builder when you've been longing for a custom bass that is truly"customized." Consider all aspects of what you want in your instrument before making a decision.


Don's Custom 7 String



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.

Secondly, think about the action of the instrument. There is nothing worse that a gorgeous bass that is a pain to play. I am going to pass on all the relationship analogies to better paint my point. You know where I'm coming from. When you hire a builder, it is imperative that he is a technically competent bass player. How can someone who doesn't play the instrument understand the action you're looking for? So many "custom" bass guitars companies are nothing more than a small production line run by people that have no skill playing the instrument. A Rybski bass is not intended to be wall art. It is designed and built by a skilled bass player, for skilled bass players. The moment your fingers begin to play a Rybski you will enter into a long and growing relationship with it just like other believers.



The third area to consider is electronics. How anyone could claim that a bass is custom when it has pickups ordered from a supplier blows my mind. Custom instruments require custom electronics. I will spare you all the technical jargon and cut to the common sense: There is nothing custom about stock electronics. The pairing of playing styles, woods, and electronics is something that Rybski takes great pride in. There are very, very few builders in the world that are able to not only grasp, but excel at, all of these areas of instrument building.

Rybski is one of the extremely few artisans that make a true custom bass. Rybski builds what bass players are searching for when they're dreaming about their own custom bass. Rybski is a one man shop with in-house custom electronics. One of a kind designs and killer finishes aside, Rybski is well known for their playability by true musicians around the world. Your long wait for the custom bass guitar you've been dreaming of is over. Get on it. Contact Rybski.




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