SoundsĪlthough the bass is hollow, so acoustic in nature, its slim body depth, compared to deeper acoustic basses, is unable to project a full bass tone. The Adjusto-Matic bridge and ‘F’ trapeze tailpiece, amp-style controls (two volumes, two tones and pickup selector switch), smooth operating elephant ear machine heads and chrome-covered Fideli’Tron humbucking pickups complete the retro look. Strangely, the upper strap button is fitted on the edge of the neck heel block, making strap attachment a little odd. The bound rosewood neck features mother of pearl front block position markers, while black dots have been used on the side of the honey-coloured maple neck and the neck pocket is tight and well fitted. For such a large-bodied bass, there is a surprising amount of headstock bias, but placed on a strap this is unnoticeable.
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