Craftsmanship

Made in San Diego, Inspired by Music

For Wrensilva’s artisans, making music and making a Wrensilva have a lot in common.

With a quick tour through Wrensilva HQ, you can see what Scott is alluding to. Each step of making a Wrensilva — from design to production — is all part of a single language and it takes the entire team to get it just right. The San Diego headquarters are always full of creative energy — from the front showroom where locals often stop in to listen to records, to Chief Design Officer Debra Salyer’s studio where she works on designs for the brand’s next product, and the back workshop where the craftsmanship comes to life. Art in the making. “The entire process of making a Wrensilva, from ideation to the very last detail, is a collaborative effort,” says Scott. It reminds him of the art of music production itself: “When I look around the workshop, the musician and recording engineer in me is deeply fulfilled. At the end of every day, when I sit back and crank up a Wrensilva console, I get all the joy and pride that I did when I was playing music back in the day.”

The crackle of vinyl has the power to elevate even the simplest of moments—morning coffee, a slow evening by the fire, or the gentle rhythm of snowfall outside your window. With this in mind, we’ve handpicked a collection of albums designed to complement the season, each offering a distinct kind of coziness when played through a Wrensilva.

Miles Davis – In a Silent Way (1969)
Envelops listeners in a warm, hypnotic blend of ambient jazz fusion.
FKJ - Just Piano (2021)
A minimalist masterpiece of gentle, improvised piano compositions that flows calmly. Ideal backdrop for slow evenings spent curled up indoors.

Junip - Fields (2010)
Earthy folk melodies with dreamy, synth-infused textures, carried by José González's serene vocals.
Arthur Verocai – Arthur Verocai (1972)
Lazy morning jazz out of Brazil. A legendary album that deeply influenced hip-hop sampling.

Bon Iver – Bon Iver (2011)
A sonic tapestry, layered with intricate harmonies and lush instrumentation, that is both intimate and expansive, evoking a sense of longing and nostalgia.
Weyes Blood - And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow (2022)
Creates an atmosphere of wonder with its blended genres and soothing vocals.

Each of these selections was chosen for its ability to transport, soothe, and enrich your winter rituals. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the luxury of slowing down.

Adam Baumhardt, Wrensilva’s Director of Wood Production, agrees wholeheartedly: “Creating intentional works of art that produce music is the foundation that got me into woodworking in the first place,” he notes. “I built acoustic guitars as part of an apprenticeship for years, and then eventually began building my own instruments.” What inspires Adam today is also what fed his soul while making guitars — creating something that withstands the test of time: “Even after being here for four years, I am still in total awe of the power that these consoles maintain. The sound and craftsmanship come together to create something that is endlessly enjoyable.”