A wish has come true. We teamed up with our friend Tom Germann from Torillo Basses and designed a bass together. Tom came to me with the idea of a joint bass model in 2020 and in 2021 we started to put our project into action.
We had set ourselves the goal of designing a handmade instrument that in terms of craftsmanship, precision, sound and the quality of its components need not fear being compared with instruments of the high-end category.
As bassists with years of live experience, we wanted to build a true „players“ instrument. Soundwise as universally applicable and reliable as possible. The challenge: The bass should be affordable for everyone.
After consistently focusing on the „elemental“ in the designs, we achieved our goal and are more than satisfied with the result.
As an expert Master Builder at international level, Tom builds each Element with precision craftsmanship. With his skill and eye for detail, each Element is a master instrument in tone and craftsmanship.
The Element is exactly the bass we envisioned. Completely made by hand – even pickups and the optional preamp were handbuilt in Germany, one by one.
Features
Reliability of the individual parts is a major factor in the Element. We decided to use only those products that we have learned to appreciate in our years as musicians.
For us, this includes the durable neck made of Quartersawn Maple, as well as the bridge from Hipshot USA or the tuners from Gotoh Japan.
For the design and construction of our preamplifier we were able to win over a small Aachen-based company of bass-playing electronics tinkerers who liked our project. Our idea of a dynamic 2-band boost-only preamp was perfectly realized by them.
They designed a circuit based on JFET transistors, which have tube-like dynamics and warmth and are often used in high-end microphone and phono preamps. Each of these preamps is made to order, hand assembled and hand soldered.
Element Specifications
- Red Alder or Swamp Ash body (+150)
- Matte RAL Classic by choice
- Figured Top by choice (+400)
- Pickguard by choice
- Quartersawn Maple neck
- East Indian Rosewood, Maple or Ebony fretboard
- 23 Nickel Silver frets
- 34“/864 mm scale length
- 19 mm/0.75″ string spacing
- Compound Neck Radius
- Torillo© single coils with Ebony Cover
- Handwired 2-band JFET preamp (+150)
+15dB@50Hz/+15db@3,5kHz boost only
- Gotoh Tuner chrome/black by choice
- Hipshot USA B Style bridge chrome/black by choice
- Ebony wood knobs w/brass dots
4-String € 2890,00
5-String € 2990,00
- Swamp ash body +150
- Top wood +400
- Handwired preamp +150
- Matched Headstock +200
- Binding (Acryl) +150
- Blockinlays (Acryl) +220
- Aging & Nitro varnish +500
manufacturing
Whether already built or made to order, each element is unique. The production is always „on demand“, it is never produced on stock. Due to this way of working, it is possible to perfectly monitor the construction process and ensure impeccable quality.
With the Element, we have designed and constructed an instrument that is new from the ground up. It is not another copy or remake, it is a unique model with its own new design and optimized construction.
How to order your element
By clicking on the images shown below, you will be taken to the respective lists for body color, design of the pickguard and, if desired, a figured top.
Enter your desired configuration in the selection and click the „send“ button. After we receive your message, we will contact you to discuss all further details.
Have fun with the selection to your element!
A wish has come true. We teamed up with our friend Tom Germann from Torillo Basses and designed a bass together. Tom came to me with the idea of a joint bass model in 2020 and in 2021 we started to put our project into action.
We had set ourselves the goal of designing a handmade instrument that in terms of craftsmanship, precision, sound and the quality of its components need not fear being compared with instruments of the high-end category.
As bassists with years of live experience, we wanted to build a true „players“ instrument. Soundwise as universally applicable and reliable as possible.The challenge: The bass should be affordable for everyone.
The Element is exactly the bass we envisioned. Completely made by hand – even pickups and the preamp were hand-built in Germany, one by one.
Features
Reliability of the individual parts is a major factor in the Element. We decided to use only those products that we have learned to appreciate in our years as musicians.
Element Specifications
- Red Alder or Swamp Ash body (+150)
- Matte RAL Classic by choice
- Figured Top by choice (+400)
- Pickguard by choice
- Quartersawn Maple neck
- Rosewood, Maple or Ebony fretboard
- 23 Nickel Silver frets
- 34“/864 mm scale length
- 19 mm/0.75″ string spacing
- Compound Neck Radius
- Torillo© single coils with Ebony Cover
- Custom 2-band boost only preamp (+150) +15dB@50Hz/+15db@3,5kHz
- Gotoh Tuner chrome/black by choice
- Hipshot USA B Style bridge chrome/black by choice
- Ebony wood knobs w/brass dots
4-String € 2890,00
5-String € 2990,00
- Swamp Ash Body +150
Wood Top +400 - Handwired Preamp +150
- Matched Headstock +200
- Binding (Acryl) +150
- Block Inlays (Acryl) +220
- Aging & Nitro Varnish +500
- Swamp Ash Body +150
How to order your Element
Choose your desired body color, pickguard and, if desired, an optional top wood by clicking on the buttons.
Enter your desired configuration in the selection and send. We will then get in touch with you.
Have fun with the selection to your element!
Awish has come true. We teamed up with our friend Tom Germann from Torillo Basses and designed a bass together. Tom came to me with the idea of a joint bass model in 2020 and in 2021 we started to put our project into action.
As bassists with years of live experience, we wanted to build a true „players“ instrument. Soundwise as universally applicable and reliable as possible. The challenge: The bass should be affordable for everyone.
We had set ourselves the goal of designing a handmade instrument that in terms of craftsmanship, precision, sound and the quality of its components need not fear being compared with instruments of the high-end category.
AAfter consistently focusing on the „elemental“ in the designs, we achieved our goal and are more than satisfied with the result.
Als Master Builder auf internationalem Niveau baut Tom jeden Element in handwerklicher Präzision. Durch sein Können und sein Auge für Details ist jeder Element in Ton und handwerklicher Verarbeitung ein Meisterinstrument.
The Element is exactly the bass we envisioned. Completely made by hand – even pickups and the preamp were handbuilt in Germany, one by one.
Features
Reliability of the individual parts is a major factor in the Element. We decided to use only those products that we have learned to appreciate in our years as musicians.
For us, this includes the durable neck made of Quartersawn Maple, as well as the bridge from Hipshot USA or the tuners from Gotoh Japan.
Element Specifications
- Red Alder or Swamp Ash body (+150)
- Matte RAL Classic by choice
- Figured Top by choice (+400)
- Pickguard by choice
- Quartersawn Maple neck
- Rosewood, Maple or Ebony fretboard
- 23 Nickel Silver frets
- 34“/864 mm scale length
- 19 mm/0.75″ string spacing
- Compound Neck Radius
- Torillo© single coils with Ebony Cover
- Custom made 2-band boost only preamp
- +15dB@50Hz/+15db@3,5kHz
- Gotoh Tuner chrome/black by choice
- Hipshot USA B Style bridge chrome/black by choice
- Ebony wood knobs w/brass dots
4-String € 2890,00
5-String € 2990,00
- Swamp ash body +150
Top Wood +400 - Handwired Preamp +150
- Matched Headstock +200
- Binding (Acryl) +150
- Block Inlays (Acryl) +220
- Aging & Nitro Varnish +500
- Swamp ash body +150
Manufacturing
Whether already built or made to order, each element is unique. The production is always „on demand“, it is never produced on stock. Due to this way of working, it is possible to perfectly monitor the construction process and ensure impeccable quality.
Wir haben mit dem Element ein von der Pike auf neues Instrument konzipiert und konstruiert. Es handelt nicht um eine weitere Kopie oder ein Remake, sondern um ein eigenständiges Modell mit einem neuen, eigenen Design und optimierter Konstruktion.
How to order your element
Choose your desired body color, pickguard and, if desired, an optional top wood by clicking on the buttons.
Enter your desired configuration in the selection and send. We will then get in touch with you.
Have fun with the selection to your element!
