torzal guitars
EST. 2018 | USA
Bass | Electric | Headless Guitars
jerome little | Luthier
“…because great instruments should be built for humans.”
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Featuring an ergonomically twisted neck—up to 35 degrees—the Natural Twist aligns naturally with the hands, wrists, and shoulders of the player, dramatically reducing strain while increasing comfort, endurance, and musical expression.
But Torzal instruments are more than ergonomic solutions. Each bass and guitar is meticulously engineered and hand-crafted in Austin, Texas, blending exceptional tone, visual elegance, and structural integrity. Every Torzal is built as a functional sculpture—an instrument that is as compelling to look at as it is to play.
The Torzal philosophy challenges long-held assumptions about traditional instrument design. Within the boundaries of physical laws, Torzal demonstrates that better alignment between instrument and anatomy is not only possible—it is transformative. The result is an instrument that fades from conscious awareness, allowing musicians to focus solely on feel, sound, and creativity.
With a deeply personal, one-on-one approach to custom building and a strong commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship, Torzal Guitars continues to define what ergonomic excellence can be in the world of electric bass and guitar.
Torzal Guitars
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Lior Ozeri – “Colorstorm” Bass Playthrough | Comb | BassTheWorld
Israeli bass virtuoso Lior Ozeri delivers a powerful playthrough of “Colorstorm” by Comb, showcasing precision, groove, and modern bass technique. Filmed for BassTheWorld.com, this performance highlights Ozeri’s dynamic touch and the expressive range of contemporary electric bass. Perfect for fans of progressive bass playing and cutting-edge musicianship.
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Torzal Natural Twist Bass
Bass educator Andy Irvine demos the Torzal Natural Twist Bass, the groundbreaking ergonomic design created by luthier Jerome Little. Featuring a 35-degree twisted neck, Nordstrand electronics, and Hipshot hardware, this boutique bass delivers exceptional comfort, tone, and playability—engineered to reduce strain while elevating musical expression.
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“This isn’t about being different. It’s about making something that lets you keep playing.”
jerome little | Luthier
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He studied Music and Acoustics at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, where he built his first bass in 1994. While imperfect, it ignited something far deeper: a desire not just to build instruments, but to improve them. A formative workshop at Formentera Guitars in Spain expanded his technical and artistic perspective, but the real turning point came when Jerome began noticing the chronic injuries—tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive strain—that plagued many bass players.
Rather than accept discomfort as the cost of musicianship, Jerome chose to confront it head-on. In his final year at Hampshire College, supported by a grant for innovation, he researched, designed, and built the first Torzal Natural Twistbass—an instrument engineered to work with the human body rather than against it. Shortly after completion, the prototype was exhibited at the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of American History, marking an extraordinary debut.
Jerome went on to work alongside some of the most respected names in modern luthiery, including Ken Parker at Parker Guitars, as well as Luke Wilson, Lance McCollum, and Bill Collings. Throughout it all, he continued refining his own designs in Austin, Texas, where Torzal Guitars would ultimately take root.
Today, based in Austin, Jerome leads Torzal Guitars while continually refining his ergonomic innovations. When he’s not in the workshop, he can often be found trail running, playing music, or absorbing live performances—always feeding the same curiosity that first led him to twist a bass neck and change the course of instrument design.
