This 4-string electric bass offers a professional playing experience thanks to its bolt-on maple neck and swamp ash body, delivering a rich sound and excellent resonance. Its precise feel is enhanced by a maple fretboard with a 304.8 mm radius and 24 nickel-silver frets, ideal for bassists seeking comfort and versatility. The passive Sadowsky Soapbar pickups, positioned at the neck and bridge, provide precise sound control with volume, balance, vintage tone, treble and bass adjustments. Perfect for studio, stage and home studio use, this bass combines German quality with advanced ergonomics.
| Type | Electric bass |
|---|---|
| Number of strings | 4 strings |
| Neck | Bolt-on neck |
| Neck wood | Maple |
| Nut width (mm) | 47.5 mm |
| Nut type | Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III |
| Fretboard wood | Maple |
| Fretboard radius (mm) | 304.8 mm |
| Fret type | Nickel silver |
| Number of frets | 24 |
| Scale length (mm) | 864 mm |
| Body wood | Swamp ash |
| Tuning machine type | Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear |
| Bridge type | Sadowsky bridge |
| Strap buttons | Sadowsky S-style |
| Finish | Chrome |
| Pickup brand | Sadowsky |
| Pickup type | Soap bar |
| Pickup models | Passive Sadowsky Soapbar pickups (neck and bridge) |
| Controls | Volume, Balance, Vintage Tone Control (P/P), Treble and Bass |
| Weight | 3.8 kg |
| Strings | Sadowsky Blue Label 045 - 130 |
| Supplied with | Sadowsky Portabag gig bag |
| Place of manufacture | Germany |
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