This 5-string electric bass is designed for discerning bassists seeking a versatile, high-performance instrument, ideal for both the stage and the studio. Its roasted maple bolt-on neck provides remarkable stability and precise feel, while its swamp ash body with a snakewood top delivers a rich, balanced tone. The passive electronics with Sadowsky MM/J hum-cancelling pickups ensure a clear, powerful sound suited to a variety of musical styles. Supplied with a protective gig bag, it is perfectly suited to musicians on the move and rehearsal or recording sessions.
| Type | Electric bass |
|---|---|
| Number of strings | 5 strings |
| Neck | Bolt-on neck |
| Neck wood | Roasted Maple (roasted maple) |
| Nut width (mm) | 38.1 mm |
| Nut type | Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III |
| Fingerboard | Roasted Birdseye Maple (roasted maple) |
| Fingerboard radius (mm) | 304.8 mm |
| Fret type | Nickel silver |
| Number of frets | 21 |
| Scale length (mm) | 864 mm |
| Body | Swamp ash |
| Top | Snakewood |
| Finish | Natural satin |
| Tuners | Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear |
| Bridge | Sadowsky bridge |
| Strap buttons | Sadowsky S-style |
| Hardware finish | Chrome |
| Electronics | Passive Sadowsky MM/J hum-cancelling pickups |
| Controls | Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control (P/P) / Treble and Bass |
| Strings | Sadowsky Blue Label 045 - 105 |
| Includes | Sadowsky Portabag gig bag |
| Country of manufacture | Germany |
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