torzal guitars

EST. 2018 | USA

Bass | Electric | Headless Guitars

Close-up of the headstock and fretboard of a blue electric guitar, showing tuning pegs and strings, with the brand name 'Torzal' on the headstock.

“…because great instruments should be built for humans.”

  • 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.

jerome little | Luthier

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.

boutique guitar showcase en tour | 2019 -2023

  • An advertisement for Torzal Guitars featuring a white custom bass guitar with close-up images of its neck, body, and bridge, along with specifications and pricing details.

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  • A white electric Torzal bass guitar with a black background, labelled 'Boutique Guitar Showcase enTour 2023', reflecting on a shiny surface.

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  • A red electric Torzal bass guitar with close-up details of its body, pickups, and control knobs, set against a black background.

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  • Red electric Torzal bass guitar on a black background with reflection, with text 'Boutique Guitar Showcase enTour 2023' in the lower left corner.

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  • A wooden electric Torzal bass guitar with four strings, control knobs, and pickups, set against a black background with a reflection below. Text reads 'Boutique Guitar Showcase enTour 2021'.

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  • Display of Torzal electric guitar with specifications, on a black background.

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  • Close-up of a Torzal electric bass guitar with a natural wood finish, black pickups, and control knobs set against a black background.

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“This isn’t about being different. It’s about making something that lets you keep playing.” 

Jerome Little, a man with glasses and gray hair holding a white electric guitar, in a setting with other guitars in the background.

jerome little | Luthier

  • 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 Twist bass—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.

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Close-up of a black electric Torzal guitar's control knobs and part of the body.
Close-up of a wooden electric Torzal bass guitar with metallic tuning pegs and strings, resting on a dark surface.
Colorful electric bass Torzal guitar with a blue, purple, and teal gradient finish, a wooden neck, and various control knobs.
Close-up of a wooden electric Torzal bass guitar with black pickups and metal strings.
Close-up of a red electric Torzal bass guitar's body showing control knobs, strings, pickups, and part of the neck.
Close-up of a Torzal bass guitar headstock with tuning pegs and fretboard against a white background.
White electric Torzal bass guitar with black knobs, pickups, and tuning pegs, laid on a white surface.
Close-up of an electric Torzal guitar neck and headstock with tuning pegs on a white background.
Close-up of a black electric Torzal bass guitar with a textured wooden body, four strings, and black hardware against a white background.
Close-up of an electric Torzal guitar string and pickup on a wooden guitar body.
Close-up of a wooden electric Torzal bass guitar with a burl wood finish, chrome tuning pegs, and black pickups on a white background.
Back view of a wooden electric Torzal guitar with a glossy finish, showcasing the natural grain patterns of the wood.
A wooden electric Torzal bass guitar with a unique, ergonomic body shape, six strings, and wooden control knobs, set against a black background.
A close-up view of a wooden electric Torzal bass guitar with a natural finish, four strings, and black knobs, against a plain white background.
A red electric Torzal bass guitar with a wood finish and a headstock with four tuning pegs and the brand name 'Torzal' in white cursive, and another red bass guitar with a similar wood finish and four control knobs, strings, and pickups.
Close-up of an electric bass guitar with a blue finish, strings, fretboard, and control knobs visible.
Back of a wooden acoustic guitar showing the neck, body, and rear cavity cover.
Close-up of a wooden electric Torzal bass guitar with a natural finish, four strings, black pickups, and chrome hardware, lying on a white surface.
Close-up of a wooden electric Torzal bass guitar body showing strings, pickups, and control knobs.
Close-up of a wooden electric Torzal bass guitar with metal strings, a black pickup, and chrome hardware on a white surface.
A close-up view of a wooden electric Torzal bass guitar lying on a white surface, showing the body, strings, pickups, and control knobs.
A close-up view of an electric guitar with a wooden finish and black control knobs on a white background.