Even though we’ve only built two of these basses (and those aren’t even identical), this is one of our most famous designs. As such, the Golden Fretless bass has been featured in magazines around the world, and it has left a mark on the work of many other builders as well.

Innovative elements include the continuous fingerboard – which allows access to the very highest notes and supports the instrument’s sustain – as well as the hidden controls and rear-mounted tuning machines.

The idea was to build a fretless bass that eliminates everything that’s not absolutely necessary, thereby offering the purest tone possible.

Naturally, the instrument’s finish also had to be unique. We originally thought about something that looks like rusted metal, but ultimately, we ended up with acid-treated gold leafing under a regular finish. It’s a spooky look!