MA Bashkin Guitars

Michael Bashkin builds three standard guitar models: The OM, The OO, and The SJ. With a wide choice of sizes and body styles, these original Bashkin designs can be customized extensively to match your playing style and provide an instrument that will feel comfortable even after many hours in a single session.

Each OM instrument is individually voiced to provide a dynamic range broad enough to respond immediately to the player's most subtle touch - or when called upon, to speak with power and presence - with very little urging. This is an exceptionally comfortable instrument with excellent note separation and balance that makes it an ideal choice for composing and recording.

The "standard features" available on Bashkin Guitars provide a multitude of choices that will influence the visual impact of your instrument as well as its tone and comfort in your hands. Some players prefer to leave most of the decisions to Michael. After some exploratory conversation about your playing style, he will recommend a combination of body style, materials and design features that will be right for you. On the other hand, during your first discussion with Michael you may become fascinated by the nuances of guitar design.

Premium features give you even more design latitude to create a guitar completely customized for you. Some premium features, like a multi-scale design or a cutaway, will give you specialized functionality as well as visual impact. Others, like the Ryan-style arm bevel, will enhance your playing comfort, especially in long sessions.

In your first conversation with Michael, you'll realize this is not an ordinary "buying" experience. This is nothing like visiting a retail store and "buying a guitar" - even a very fine instrument. Michael invites you into the design process. You'll discuss guitar tops and tonewoods - the tonal character that comes with Italian spruce versus cedar, a mahogany back versus rosewood.