My friend Tillman has been building electric basses for years. I finally bought one. There’s just one small problem: I don’t play bass. Yet.
Tillman Anton is one of those rare people who has turned a deep love of his craft into a life’s work. He has been building electric basses for many years — and the Atlantic, a five-string he made, is a masterpiece. The wood, the weight, the detail in the neck. You hold it and you understand immediately that this came from someone who cares.
I am a musician. Not a bass player — but anyone who loves music gets drawn into the world of beautiful instruments. I could not keep admiring Tillman’s work from a distance any longer. So I bought one. And yes, the coming months will involve learning to play it. That is part of the joy.
If you love basses — or you know someone who does — take a look at what Tillman builds. He will find the right instrument for you too.