Bay Chico – Fine woodworking

Fine woodworking by Ben Tyson

Bentwood Creations

Explore how techniques learned from musical instrument making have led to an array of projects from wooden globes to rolling ball droids!

Musical Instruments

From conventional to experimental instruments, check out the range of instruments from lutes to djembe drums.

Inlays & more

Wood inlays open up beautiful opportunities to show off the beauty of woods in intricate patterns with fine detail.

Combining the best of engineering and artful craftsmanship, Ben produces stunning, professional works of original and high quality. Detailed and carefully researched, his works stand out as a unique product of his skillful eye and mastery of material and technique.

Renee

Managing Director, Galerie Robert, Paris

I'm the proud owner of two of Ben's musical instruments--the tone and craftsmanship are world class. Ben makes the process so comfortable and easy. He was there every step of the way to help answer my questions. Great products and even better people.

Luke.

Managing Partner at Spectra Studio

We ordered a globe from Ben Tyson last year. His craftsmanship and artistry overwhelmingly impressed us. Working with Ben was a delightful experience – he gave extreme attention to our questions and requests. In addition, Ben demonstrated his integrity and fantastic worldview by donating the price of our globe to assist the less fortunate.

Kathy

Professor and Globe Customer

Ben Tyson is a true master craftsman. His projects are original, creatively designed and exquisitely constructed and finished. Ben takes the making of objects in wood to a higher level. His attention to detail, unique methods of construction and craftsmanship produce ‘one of a kind’ heirloom art.

Michael

Luthier

Ben helped us turn our guitar projects into reality with his knowledge of design and creating fixtures. His skillsets were immensely valuable for us and is work is always impressive.

Brian

Owner of Porter Guitars

Ben's woodworking skills are simply amazing. His creativity and vision with wood is beyond anything I had seen before. In my opinion his pieces are collectibles suitable for homes, offices and boardrooms. I highly recommend Ben Tyson for museum quality pieces of wooden art.

Robert

President of Digital Arts

It has been a pleasure seeing what creative items Ben has created these many years as a wood working specialist. His skills and craftsmanship are amazing.

Kevin

Industrial Designer

Ben's work demonstrates a unique combination of the curiosity and problem-solving skills of a designer and the delight that he takes in the qualities of fine craft

Matt

Photographer and User Interface Designer