MachMachines Cuyler Model Hollow-Body Electric Bass Guitar

At FRET12, we're committed to local makers and independent luthiers, which is why we've decided to partner up with MachMachines to feature two more of their beautiful instruments in our shop! 

MachMachines is an independent maker of acoustic and electric guitars, basses, ukuleles, and instrument accessories. Founded by two Chicago-native musicians, like us here at FRET12, they believe that a favorite instrument is more than a prized possession — it’s a lifelong relationship. 

Each of their music machines is crafted in historic Oak Park, Illinois by David Mach Showalter, a Roberto-Venn certified luthier who trained in Chicago’s most legendary musical instrument companies.

MachMachines is where instruments are made, not manufactured, built for fit and feel, and played for keeps. They make sound that stays.

Cuyler Bass

The builder of this one-of-a-kind bass built for Lakland Bass Company for renowned players like Adam Clayton and Geezer Butler.  A jazz player himself, this was made to his own preferences: the sound of a hollow-body bass, the snap of a 35” scale length, a J-style neck, and the lightweight (under 7 pounds!) playability of the MachMachines Cuyler electric guitar, which is also available through FRET12.

Materials

• Top: Curly Maple
• Back & Sides: Curly Maple
• Neck: Birdseye Maple
• Fretboard: Birdseye Maple
• Head Plate Veneers: Birdseye Maple
• Body Binding: Black Plastic
• Fretboard Binding: Ebony

DIMENSIONS

• Overall Length: 45.5 inches
• Scale Length: 25 inches
• Nut Width: 1.5 Inches
• Fret Count: 15 Frets to the Body
• Weight: 6lbs 14.4oz

PARTS

• Pickups: TV Jones Thunderblade Bass
• Tuners: Guyker Electric Bass
• Tailpiece: Guyker High Mass Bass
• Electronics: Blend Pot Pickup Selector with Volume and Tone
• Control Knobs: Ebony
• Side Dots: Mother of Pearl
• Build Date: August 2026

SHIPPING POLICY

This item is available for PICKUP ONLY at the FRET12 Shop at the Salt Shed in Chicago. Customer may call or email to coordinate pickup with the shop.

Customer is responsible for any further shipping which may be required, including shipping and insurance costs, damage liability, and lost or stolen packages. Call 630-528-8541 during regular business hours or email orders@fret12.com to inquire about shipping logistics.