Chowny Bass is a Bristol, UK-based bass guitar builder founded by Stephen Chown. The company focuses on short-scale and boutique-inspired bass guitars aimed at combining affordable pricing with distinctive aesthetics and modern playability. Alongside its own-name line, Chowny manufactures instruments under the Retrovibe by Chowny sub-brand, where Retrovibe functions as an in-house design and custom shop arm.

The core catalog is built around the CHB Series, which began with the CHB-1 semi-hollow short-scale bass featuring maple and flamed-maple construction with an ebony fretboard, and the SWB Series, including the SWB Pro and the SWB-1 Scott Whitley Signature developed with bassist Scott Whitley (Big Country, formerly The Animals). The Retrovibe EVO line includes a signature model created in collaboration with YouTube bassist Davie504.

Beyond bass guitars, Chowny offers analog bass effects pedals produced in partnership with UK boutique pedal makers, as well as straps and branded merchandise. The brand has built most of its profile through direct online sales, UK retailers, and coverage on bass-focused outlets such as No Treble and community forums like TalkBass and Basschat.

Chowny has 6 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Electric Basses. Their gear is featured by 6 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Funk / Soul, and Pop. Notable users include Davie504, Rob Scallon, and Scott Devine.