Boutique Bass Guitars for Players Who Care About Tone & Craftsmanship

Hand-selected high-end basses, custom builds, and expert guidance from decades in the world of boutique instruments.

Bass Southwest was built with the guidance of Fodera Guitars and Epifani Custom Sound and has spent decades helping players worldwide find instruments that inspire. We don’t try to carry everything — only basses we believe in.

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From custom builds to international shipments, here’s what players say about working with Bass Southwest.

“Lou is a great person, a personal friend, and extremely knowledgeable about basses and amplification. Highly recommended.”

Hadrien Feraud

27. December, 2025.

“I have nothing but great things to say about Bass Southwest. Lou is one of the most upstanding, fair, and honest people in this business. Customer service is extremely important to me, and it doesn’t get any better than Bass Southwest. If there’s ever a problem, they are prompt in getting back to you and solving it.”

BassBaba (Baba Elefante)

27. December, 2025.

“I had a nightmare situation when my bass was damaged during shipping, and Lou at Bass Southwest went above and beyond to help me move past it. He stepped in, jumped through hoops, and helped me order a beautiful Ken Smith Black Tiger. His passion, updates during the build, and personal care were outstanding. I give Lou and Bass Southwest a standing ovation and a five-star rating.”

Paul Phillips

27. December, 2025.

“What’s so great about Bass Southwest is that Lou is as passionate about basses as we are. For him it’s not about selling another instrument — it’s about connecting great builders with bass players. Lou will sell you only the best instruments, at the right price, and ship them so fast that the wait is hardly painful at all.”

Amanda Ruzza

27. December, 2025.

“This was my first overseas purchase, and I couldn’t be happier. The whole transaction was perfect — great communication, fast delivery, excellent packaging, and of course a breathtaking bass. Lou really knows his stuff. I can strongly recommend Bass Southwest to anyone looking for something special.”

Kussman – Germany

27. December, 2025.

“I purchased a $6,000 Ken Smith BSR6-EG bass from Lou at Bass Southwest and I couldn’t speak more highly of him. The service and overall experience were impeccable. From Los Angeles to Melbourne, I had the bass in my hands within seven days, in mint condition. As a very fussy musician, I couldn’t be happier.”

Johnathc21 – Melbourne, Australia

27. December, 2025.

“I worked with Lou at Bass Southwest on a custom Ken Smith bass and I was highly impressed with the results. Lou offered fantastic service and really helped me get the right bass for my tastes. I would absolutely recommend Bass Southwest to anyone looking for their dream bass.”

Evan Marian

27. December, 2025.

Lou at Bass Southwest is excellent to deal with. As good as it gets when it comes to customer service. In my opinion, it doesn’t get any better than this

Adam Wright

27. December, 2025.

What’s New at BassSouthwest

Now Accepting Orders: Sago Custom Basses

Bass Southwest is now working directly with Sago New Material Guitars of Japan to offer handcrafted custom basses built to order. These boutique instruments combine innovative design, premium materials, and meticulous Japanese craftsmanship.

Browse Sago’s lineup to find what inspires you, then contact us and we’ll guide you through specifications, pricing, and ordering from the U.S.

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