'A' Basses Sing since 1976
GENERATION I
I hand-carved basses for Stanley Clarke, Tommy Shannon, Foley, Reggie Scanlan, Fran Sheehan, Michael Henderson,
Berklee Bass Professors and so many more.
I designed The 'Jade Bass' and the Darryl Jones Signature model bass.
"If you want to have a bass made, why not have a bass player make it" Darryl Jones
GENERATION II
Darryl and I lisenced the 'Jade' bass design to Lakland Basses and I went back on the road.
GENERATION III
My 'Pearl' Bass
Give me a shout and we'll talk about it!
'A' BASS FANS
"A stands for Albey and Albey stands for Bass...a bass player for more than 30 years,
Albey truly under stands the needs of the player and has incorporated his love of the
instrument and its history into his own basses..."
Jim Hyatt, editor, Bass Frontiers
"Solidly built...smoother body lines...well constructed...the neck woodwork is exceptional.
The velvety neck feels like an old friend adding to the vintage vibe. Those who soar up
to the 15th fret will appreciate the smooth heel. Plenty of positions for fingerstyle
playing and slappers will find the JB (Jade Bass) quite comfortable as well..."
Bass Player Review
"I've played several of your basses and they each have their own feel and voice. The question that
comes to mind is, "how can that be?" It's got to be 'cause your a player. You've really captured
that 60's feel. I really dig my bass, great fret job!"
Dave Boonshoft, Aguilar Amps
Albey Balgochian transforms blocks of wood into instruments of grace and beauty..."
Bass Player
"Albey, I love this bass, I call this bass my second wife" Tommy Shannon
"don't tell them I like it...tell the people I love it" Stanley Clarke
"The low end is so big you can stand on it" Reggie Scanlon
"I first heard about your basses when Stanley Clarke was playing the bass you made him,
a couple of years later he told me about seeing Miles Davis in concert with FoIey playing
the piccolo bass you made him. I appreciate all the time you have taken from your busy
schedule to talk basses with me...I can't believe how great my bass is!"
Markis Lee
Albey truly under stands the needs of the player and has incorporated his love of the
instrument and its history into his own basses..." Jim Hyatt, editor, Bass Frontiers
"Solidly built...smoother body lines...well constructed...the neck woodwork is exceptional.
The velvety neck feels like an old friend adding to the vintage vibe. Those who soar up
to the 15th fret will appreciate the smooth heel. Plenty of positions for fingerstyle
playing and slappers will find the JB (Jade Bass) quite comfortable as well..." Bass Player Review
"I've played several of your basses and they each have their own feel and voice. The question that
comes to mind is, "how can that be?" It's got to be 'cause your a player. You've really captured
that 60's feel. I really dig my bass, great fret job!" Dave Boonshoft, Aguilar Amps
Albey Balgochian transforms blocks of wood into instruments of grace and beauty..." Bass Player
"Albey, I love this bass, I call this bass my second wife" Tommy Shannon
"don't tell them I like it...tell the people I love it" Stanley Clarke
"The low end is so big you can stand on it" Reggie Scanlon
"I first heard about your basses when Stanley Clarke was playing the bass you made him,
a couple of years later he told me about seeing Miles Davis in concert with FoIey playing
the piccolo bass you made him. I appreciate all the time you have taken from your busy
schedule to talk basses with me...I can't believe how great my bass is!" Markis Lee