Category Archives: Bass Guitars
Natural Bass
Doug is not far off finishing a very nice natural finish bass guitar for a client. The client saw the original wood and was given the option of decided what features of the grain went where on the body and … Continue reading
Dougs Workshop 6th June 2016
6th June 2016. Doug is dressed like a tramp as he is working on Mark Hargeaves bass. Also Billy the dog, a new pig and various rubbish..
Wilkes original factory workshop, Hanley, Stoke on Trent
Doug started building guitars in 1972 and soon expanded to a factory in Bottleslow Street, Hanley, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. It was in the 70s and 80s that Doug quickly made a name for himself as one of the best … Continue reading
Left Handed Twin Neck Headless Bass
Finally finished the twin neck, headless left handed, through necks in rock maple with poplar sides. Took a while but hand built does
5 string bass for Josh Furnival
Here’s a lovely 5 string bass commissioned by Josh Furnival
Two Sluts and a Bass
Currently got 2 Sluts and a bass on the bench in the workshop…
Doug Wilkes Workshop Feb 2014
A visit to Doug’s workshop sees him working on two new guitars for Dave Cotterill, professional guitarist from Stoke on Trent. There is also an update on the 24 string Lyre Harp.
Chris Bevington Collects New Doug Wilkes Bass
Doug Wilkes is here with Chris Bevington as he collects his new custom bass. Chris is very happy and can’t wait to get out and gig his new Wilkes instrument.
Doug Wilkes 5 string Bass appears on morning TV with Honey Ryder
Chris Cliff, who plays a Doug Wilkes custom 5 string bass, was performing today on ITV’s ‘This Morning’, Friday 27th July, 2012 with band Honey Ryder.
Doug Wilkes and Mark Hargreaves Bass
Doug Wilkes is joined in his workshop by old friend Mark Hargreaves who has brought in a bass, made by Doug 20 years ago, for a bit of a re-shape and some loving care.