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.

The second thing to think about is action. There is nothing worse that a beautiful bass that is a chore to play. I am going to skip all the relationship analogies to better paint my point, but you come up with your own, if you like. 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 list of believers.

Thirdly, consider the electronics. How can anyone claim that a bass is \”custom\” when it\’s pickups are ordered from a supplier? It just 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 standardized, stock electronics. The pairing of playing styles, woods, and electronics is something that a true luthier takes great pride in. There are scant few builders in the world that are not only able to grasp, but excel at all 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.