Matts Design & Effect

Matts Design & Effect Building/repairing/modifying electric and acoustic guitars and basses. Building/repairing/modifying effects pedals.

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Contact me for any questions you may have. Craftsman, luthier, graphic designer, tailor, artist, musician, painter, illustrator, printmaker, screen printer, metalsmith, jewelry maker, pyrographer, upholsterer, etc...

Guitar/bass setups and repairs, custom pedalboards, effects pedals, guitar straps, amp/cab covers, etc...

I also barter services for spare parts, gear, and stuff. Che

ck out my photos section for a wide variety of past projects. http://www.bestbassgear.com/ebass/bass-of-the-week/bass-of-the-week-its-not-easy-being-green.html

Mother’s Day gift basket made of rope.
05/12/2026

Mother’s Day gift basket made of rope.

I made an adjustable extension table for my sewing machine out of a piece of shelf and scrap wood that I already had on ...
05/03/2026

I made an adjustable extension table for my sewing machine out of a piece of shelf and scrap wood that I already had on hand and I spent maybe $5 on the furniture leveling feet from Home Depot. I unfortunately do not have a miter saw, so I cut everything with my jigsaw and it did the job just fine. I got a project on the horizon that this might be used for. Party on!

I made a basket out of rope for my coffee table.
04/22/2026

I made a basket out of rope for my coffee table.

MIM Fender Jazz bass fretless conversion.
03/20/2026

MIM Fender Jazz bass fretless conversion.

Happy Friday! I made these cool tote bags from thrifted fabric and webbing on hand. Party on!
02/13/2026

Happy Friday! I made these cool tote bags from thrifted fabric and webbing on hand. Party on!

Vinyl guitar strap with matching guitar pick holder.
02/06/2026

Vinyl guitar strap with matching guitar pick holder.

I did a lot of sewing these past two months. 2 guitar straps, 6 cross body bags, 15 zipper pouches, 8 boxed zipper pouch...
02/02/2026

I did a lot of sewing these past two months. 2 guitar straps, 6 cross body bags, 15 zipper pouches, 8 boxed zipper pouches, and over 40 chapstick holders. Etsy soon. I need to chill, take a break, and collect my brain. Maybe.

New bag for the upcoming store. Three more to go and I’ll be done sewing everything I cut a couple months ago. More info...
01/26/2026

New bag for the upcoming store. Three more to go and I’ll be done sewing everything I cut a couple months ago. More info soon.

Coin purse.
01/22/2026

Coin purse.

Boxed zipper pouches made from upholstery vinyl and outdoor canvas.
01/20/2026

Boxed zipper pouches made from upholstery vinyl and outdoor canvas.

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Plainville, CT
06062

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