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Bailey Instrumental
Home
Instruments
  • Signature
  • Echo
  • Plunk Bass
  • Bass VI / VII
Series
  • Foundation Series
  • Refraction Series
  • Concision Series
  • Plunk Bass
  • Bass VI / VII
Contriver Artists
  • Dexter Forbes
  • Adam Tobias
  • Rhys Georgiou Jonassen
About
  • Since 2014
  • Pricing & Ordering
  • Build Courses
  • Careers
  • F.A.Q
  • Contact
Philosophy
  • Build Philosophy
  • Design Philosophy
  • Build Process
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  • Home
  • Instruments
    • Signature
    • Echo
    • Plunk Bass
    • Bass VI / VII
  • Series
    • Foundation Series
    • Refraction Series
    • Concision Series
    • Plunk Bass
    • Bass VI / VII
  • Contriver Artists
    • Dexter Forbes
    • Adam Tobias
    • Rhys Georgiou Jonassen
  • About
    • Since 2014
    • Pricing & Ordering
    • Build Courses
    • Careers
    • F.A.Q
    • Contact
  • Philosophy
    • Build Philosophy
    • Design Philosophy
    • Build Process
  • Home
  • Instruments
    • Signature
    • Echo
    • Plunk Bass
    • Bass VI / VII
  • Series
    • Foundation Series
    • Refraction Series
    • Concision Series
    • Plunk Bass
    • Bass VI / VII
  • Contriver Artists
    • Dexter Forbes
    • Adam Tobias
    • Rhys Georgiou Jonassen
  • About
    • Since 2014
    • Pricing & Ordering
    • Build Courses
    • Careers
    • F.A.Q
    • Contact
  • Philosophy
    • Build Philosophy
    • Design Philosophy
    • Build Process

Pricing & Ordering

Contriver instruments are priced as a result of how they are designed and built, not to compete with factory throughput or outsourced labor.


Each instrument is engineered, constructed, finished, and set up end-to-end by the same builder. 


Design decisions, material selection, digital modeling, CNC programming, hand refinement, finishing, and final setup are all handled in-house. 


Pricing reflects the full scope of that responsibility.

What Goes Into The Price

Design & Engineering time
Scale geometry, Neck Structure, Material Pairing, and tolerance planning — before any wood is cut.
 

Digital Manufacturing Work
CAD modeling, CAM programming, fixture design, and verification cuts specific to each platform.
 

Hand correction and Judgment
CNC produces accuracy. It does not produce instruments. 

Final geometry, feel, and finish quality are resolved by hand.
 

Material Selection & Risk
Exotic and structural woods are selected, processed, and rejected when they don’t meet long-term stability requirements.
 

Finish Work and Curing Time
Time is a material. Rushing it shows.
 

Long-term Serviceability
These instruments are built so they can be maintained, repaired, and adjusted years down the line.

Not disposed of.

Sustainability

These instruments are priced so that


The work is done carefully, not rushed.
Compromises aren’t made to meet artificial margins.
The person building your instrument is still here to service it years later.

 

That sustainability is part of the product.

Actual Numbers

Foundation Series
CAD $3,300


Refraction Series Typically Begin At
CAD $3,800 - $4000


Concision Series Typically Begin At
CAD $4,400 – $4,700


Highly Customized or R&D-Heavy Builds 

Quoted Case-by-Case


Final Pricing Depends On

Series

Scale Configuration and Neck Construction

Material Selection

Electronics and Hardware

Finish Complexity

Development or One-Off Design Work

Next Steps

If you’re interested in commissioning an instrument, the process starts with a conversation.


We’ll Talk About

How You Play 

What You Need the Instrument To Do 

What Matters and What Doesn’t
 

Good instruments come from aligned expectations.

If this approach resonates with you, I’m happy to talk through a build and see if it makes sense — for both of us.

Build Courses

Hands-on build courses start at $5,000


Covering guided instruction, shop access, and materials for a Contriver instrument built alongside Brett Bailey.


Pricing reflects the depth of involvement, time on the bench, and one-on-one oversight throughout the process. 


Finished instruments go home with the builder, with potential opportunities to continue working with Contriver after completion.

Build Courses

BOOK A CONSULTATION WITH BRETT BAILEY

Let's Talk Guitars!

Professional Buyers Consultation service providing expert guidance and advice to assist you in making informed decisions when selecting one of our instruments.


In-depth discussions will cover the fundamental mathematics underlying fretboard geometry and neck profile, along with considerations regarding wood selection, finish, and electronics.


Throughout our session, we'll examine 3D models, and detailed sketches of your instrument to ensure it meets your preferences and requirements.

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