Welcome to Boatright Guitars! I’m a custom luthier located in Olympia, Washington. I’ve been playing bass guitar since the early nineties. I’ve played a lot of basses in that time and I know first hand what difference an instrument can make.
Personally, I think that what feels like the “right instrument” to a player is nearly impossible to quantify – like what makes a car feel like the right car. So I do my best to make instruments that feel as good as possible. I use natural oil and wax finishes, ergonomic shapes, and necks with enough heft to really feel like you’ve got something to hold onto. (Of course, I’m building custom instruments, so if you want a shredder neck, I’ll build you a shredder neck)
On this site you’ll find some pictures of past basses I’ve built (you’re welcome to inquire about any of them, if they aren’t still for sale, I can create a close facsimile), links to videos and Instagram, and contact information. If you’re interested in having me build an instrument for you, follow the link to “ordering” and send me a request.