{"product_id":"machmachines-cuyler-model-hollow-body-electric-bass-guitar","title":"MachMachines Cuyler Model Hollow-Body Electric Bass Guitar","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 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! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachMachines 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachMachines is where instruments are made, not manufactured, built for fit and feel, and played for keeps. They make sound that stays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuyler Bass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fret12.com\/products\/machmachines-cuyler-model-hollow-body-electric-guitar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMachMachines Cuyler electric guitar\u003c\/a\u003e, which is also available through FRET12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curly Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curly Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birdseye Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFretboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birdseye Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead Plate Veneers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birdseye Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFretboard Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFret Count: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 Frets to the Body\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6lbs 14.4oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePARTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups: \u003c\/strong\u003eTV Jones Thunderblade Bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGuyker Electric Bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTailpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guyker High Mass Bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/strong\u003eBlend Pot Pickup Selector with Volume and Tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl Knobs: \u003c\/strong\u003eEbony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide Dots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mother of Pearl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING POLICY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is available for \u003cstrong\u003ePICKUP ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e at the FRET12 Shop at the Salt Shed in Chicago. Customer may call or email to coordinate pickup with the shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-2cb4ff62-7fff-c204-278f-6705eb615085\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MachMachines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44122022609014,"sku":"Guitar-003506","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1555\/4315\/files\/2026_MachMachines_CuylerModelHollow-BodyBass-1.jpg?v=1788973795","url":"https:\/\/www.fret12.com\/products\/machmachines-cuyler-model-hollow-body-electric-bass-guitar","provider":"FRET12","version":"1.0","type":"link"}