THE GUITAR BARN …
... is the the place in Basel Area for beautiful string sounds and the handmade instruments needed to produce them.
In our workshop, we build high-end guitars and basses from MAGNETON, WILDHONEY, and instruments lovingly assembled from recycled parts under our own brand, BARNGAIN.
CUSTOM SHOP
OPENING HOURS
Wed 16:00–18:30
ON OTHER DAYS
we are busy working in the workshop. Make an appointment and come by.
WE ARE HAPPY TO DO
REPAIRS!
You can send us a repair request
or simply give us a quick call to discuss your repair needs.
Tel: +41 79 247 88 85
NEW IN
TRENDING NOW
BARNGAIN
GUITARS
BUILT WITH LOVE FROM SECOND-HAND PARTS.
Our one-off instruments, composed from second-hand parts, are becoming increasingly popular. And we have great fun doing it!
We often repaint the necks and bodies, and we always fit in better pickups and high-end electronics. Word has now spread about the fantastic playability and great sound of these instruments.
Click here for the latest Barngains:
OUR BRANDS
ACCESSORIES and WOODEN PRODUCTS
Fusion Gig Bags are the best bags on the market – available exclusively here at the Guitar Barn.
Pickups – We stock a selection of the finest hand-wound pickups from Fralin, Lollar, Seymour Duncan, TV Jones and others, as well as, of course, Wildhoney’s handmade pickups
RHPF
PEDALE
We stock a small but carefully selected range of high-quality effects pedals, and we have
the full range of RHPF pedals here for you to
try out!
Sustainable wooden products for everyday use – lovingly handmade by Fabian Frei
IN STOCK
THE GUITAR BARN
THE GUITAR BARN OBERWIL:
WORKSHOP, SHOWROOM AND STAGE
In a carpentry workshop in the heart of Oberwil (15 minutes from Basel), three guitar makers, two creative woodworkers, a graphic designer and a sound engineer have joined forces. The Guitar Barn is the place for fine stringed sounds in north-western Switzerland. Here, we create beautiful things for the eye and the ear, driven purely by passion.
WE MAKE:
New electric guitars and basses made predominantly from local woods:
Magneton Custom Shop Guitars
Wildhoney Guitars
Electric guitars and basses made from second-hand, recycled parts:
Barngain Guitars
Handmade products from recycled wood:
Woodn.ch
Every now and then, it’s time to clear the stage for handmade music on the Barn’s small but lovely stage.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Guitar Barn association has no commercial aims. Any prices charged for services or products cover our costs at best. Everything that is created or recycled in this beautiful place is done out of conviction and passion.
OPENING HOURS
Wed 16:00–18:30
ON OTHER DAYS
we are busy working in the workshop. Make an appointment and come by.
WE BUILD YOUR DREAM GUITAR!
Everything you need to turn a carefully selected piece of wood into a superb guitar or bass … we’ve got it. Pop in and be inspired.
Do you have a particular sound in mind and are you looking for the instrument to match?
Perhaps the right instrument is already waiting for you in our showroom. We always have a lovely selection of finished, handmade guitars and basses in various price ranges here – ready for you to try out in our showroom.
Would you like to have your dream guitar tailor-made just for you?
Have it built for you in our workshop by Giacun, Alain and Andy!
CONTACT, DIRECTIONS
& OPENING HOURS
CONTACT
PHONE & MAIL
Andy Hidber
+41 79 247 88 85
Alain Gfeller
+41 79 489 60 77
Andy Hidber
+41 79 247 88 85
Alain Gfeller
+41 79 489 60 77
Fabian Frei
+41 79 847 93 56
REPAIRS
OPENING HOURS
OPENING HOURS
SHOWROOM/STORE
Every Wed 16-18.30h
No appointment –
just drop by!
OPENING HOURS
WORKSHOP
Mon to Sat
Only by appointment!
We’re often here and look forward to seeing you – just get in touch with us first!
DIRECTIONS
Verein Guitar Barn
Schmiedengasse 39A
4104 Oberwil
Switzerland
By public transport:
From Basel SBB, take tram no. 10 (towards Therwil, Ettingen, Rodersdorf). Get out at Oberwil Zentrum station; from there, it’s an 8-minute walk to Schmiedengasse 39A.
(Please note: there is also a Schmiedengässlein in Oberwil, but we are on Schmiedengasse)
By car:
We have two parking slots in front of the building.