Quality handmade basses, guitars, harp guitars, mandolins, mandocellos and more.
Made in Winston-Salem, NC.
Wishbass was established in 2001. To date we have made over 2,900 instruments.
If you can draw it, we can probably make it…
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Nature makes the Color
Wishbass makes the Instrument
You make the Music
Steve Wishnevsky
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Luthier
Frequently Asked Questions
Are they all handmade?
I do make these, by myself. Each one is a little different. I do take custom orders, but every WishBass is unique.
What is the finish?
The finish is rough. A fine finish takes more time than building the instrument, and does not add to the tone. There is a whole crew of Wishbass Enthusiasts that refinish my basses. It just takes, time, sandpaper, and some Tru-oil. Ten Dollars and elbow grease.
What kind of wood do you use?
I try to use domestic and renewable woods. Occasionally I have exotic wood left over from a custom order and use that.
How is the action?
There are no truss rods. The necks are very stiff, due to the Purpleheart stringers. They are also a bit larger than usual. I find that a fat neck decreases the chance of carpal tunnel syndrome. You adjust the action by shimming under the bridge, it is not glued down. I set the action as low as possible, it is easier to raise the action than to lower it. To do that, simply file the bridge.