One model is still available: Classic
Model
The Travel Model has been discontinued.
Classic
41 1/2" (3/4) or scale.
May be played pizzicato
or arco.
Neck
It features a full sized Maple neck with
scroll. Upright Bass type individual tuners are used, rather than bass
guitar tuners. A standard size, fine quality Ebony fingerboard is fitted.
The neck heel is in the exact position as on a standard acoustic bass.
The player need not relearn the instrument. It feels instantly familiar
and comfortable to finger.
Bridge Maple bridge is fitted with adjusters. This instrument won't change with the seasons like an acoustic bass, but the adjusters allow the player to dial in the exact feel that they are used to.
Body
Texas
Mesquite topped Mahogany
body has resonant air chambers inside which add depth and richness to the
tone.
A detachable right side upper bout extension comes standard. Sturdy and simple, it attaches with a single stainless thumbscrew, and is at the balance point of the instrument to act as a carrying handle.
Left side extensions for reference in thumb position playing are also available for this model.
Pickups
We use a unique transducer to give the
instrument a variety of tones.
Under the bridge resides a special shielded transducer which more faithfully bring out the slower attack and rich tone that acoustic basses are known for. The tone blooms slowly and achieves a richness, fullness and depth which we feel is unique to the industry. Rather than simply sounding like a bass guitar on steroids, it comes much closer to the attack and decay response of a true upright acoustic bass.
The transducer signal is sent to an onboard high impedance, low noise amplifier which buffers the signal and lowers its output impedance. The signal can be sent to a standard amplifier, or to the mixing desk with no direct box necessary.
Additional tone controls etc. are an option.
Endpin
A 21" long bass pin is used, which is
more than adequate, even for tall (6'7") players.
Tailpiece
The bass is fitted with a massive block
which anchors the strings. No tailgut is used, so worries of stretching
or coming adrift are over for the player.