A transcendental connection to the raw material; Wood and its diverse and multiple species ! A vision ! A direction ! A formidable selection of old and new materials, to achieve the magic of the « great assembly », and thus express a true passion for creating instruments with a « great soul » which ring and resonate and which sing and enchant ! And if details make elegance, then I pledge allegiance...

“The craftsmanship of Lairat basses is second to none. Their versatility allows me to dial in exactly the sound I need in any situation. From playability to tone, these basses are inspiring to pick up and play. They are truly among the finest instruments in the world.”

I own two Lairat basses. A 5 string Gabriela fretless that is a one of a kind in sound, playability and craftsmanship. I also have a Henoa 5 string 30.75 “ scale which sounds and plays great and fits in a guitar case for easy airline travel.

A renowned luthier and maker of exceptional basses, Paul has nothing to envy the greatest luthiers of our time. His expertise and passion for instruments and wood make him a must for bassists and guitarists in search of the grail!

I'm bass player with over 45 years of experience. I'm owned Stega, Myra and Gabriella bass. Since 2014 Stega 5 is my one and only bass for recording sessions. Paul Lairat basses are examples of build quality and tonal balance. The neck profile is incredibly comfortable and the sustain is impressive. Absolutely blown away by the craftsmanship! The attention to detail, tone quality, and playability of this bass are on another level.

Paul Lairat's bass guitars are those of an artist, a craftsman with a passion for beauty and quality.
I'm lucky enough to own a Stega Deluxe short scale, a resourceful beauty!

I have owned my Stega custom 5-string bass for over 13 years now. It has traveled more miles and seen more stages than any other instrument I own, and it continues to be the best playing and sounding instrument I've ever laid my hands on. From jazz to lofi hip hop to metal, this bass is a true "tone chameleon" that sits great in any mix. My Gabriella S six-string is a perfect complement to it with a warmer tone that works incredibly well with black nylon strings and has been my instrument of choice when it comes to playing softer melodies, extended chords, or just need a wider range than my 5-string provides. Paul is truly an enigma among luthiers who manages to create highly original and daring designs that sound and play just as amazing as they look.

Paul is an artist... Quite simply! My first Sirya from 2014 is a true masterpiece of lutherie, a pure marvel that is impossible to get tired of as it sounds and is so pleasant to play. The second one, the same but with different woods and received a few months ago, is a notch above.... Excellence.

I own four Basses made by Paul Lairat and the one thing I really like is I can get the old school tones of a Fender Jazz or Precision Bass as well as my very own distinct modern sound from the Paul Lairat Basses, they are also very well-balanced and come with top notch electronics!

What an amazing honor is as a bass player to own a beautiful piece of art, made by a great artist a great Luthier and a great human being. Through the years, I played many different kinds of basses, but Lairat basses are different, are made with love with great passion, and with amazing creativity and Craftmade... Lairat basses have that beautiful vintage jazz sound and a very delightful massive modern sound. Particularly, I own 4 beautiful Lairat basses. The experience with Mr Lairat has been amazing, In the process of making my basses, Very honest and integrity...

I've had many top line basses in my 50 plus years of playing bass. I own 3 Paul Lairat basses 5, 6, and 7string, they are by far the best basses for my playing style that I've ever played. They feel great in my hands and it's very easy to dial in my tones. The quality and workmanship is top notch.

The purity of tone and the outstanding craftsmanship in every detail - from design to build - make my Stega and Gabriella 5-string basses truly exceptional. With a remarkably modern and versatile sound, these Paul Lairat instruments are full of character and finesse. They have supported me in expanding my creative horizon. Such beauties.

I own four basses crafted by Paul Lairat, and what blows me away is their tonal flexibility. Whether I'm chasing that warm, punchy growl of a vintage Fender Precision or the articulate midrange snap of a Jazz Bass, these instruments deliver effortlessly. At the same time, they give me a modern voice that's crisp, dynamic, and unmistakably my own. They're impeccably balanced-ergonomically and sonically-with high-end preamps and boutique-grade components that respond beautifully to nuance, technique, and feel.