This 5-string electric bass is designed for demanding musicians seeking optimal versatility both in the studio and on stage. Its roasted maple bolt-on neck offers smooth playability and enhanced stability, ideal for extended sessions. The combination of a swamp ash body and a natural satin amourette top delivers a rich, balanced sound suited to a variety of styles. The passive Sadowsky MM/J hum-canceling pickups provide clear, noise-free reproduction, while the precise controls allow for finely tuned tonal adjustments. Supplied with a gig bag, it is aimed at professional and experienced bassists looking for a reliable, high-end instrument.
| Type | Electric bass |
|---|---|
| Number of strings | 5 strings |
| Neck | Bolt-on neck |
| Neck wood | Roasted Maple (roasted maple) |
| Nut width | 45 mm |
| Nut type | Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III |
| Fingerboard | Roasted Birdseye Maple (roasted maple) |
| Fingerboard radius | 304.8 mm |
| Fret type | Nickel silver |
| Number of frets | 21 |
| Scale length | 864 mm |
| Body wood | Swamp ash |
| Top | Amourette |
| Finish | Natural satin |
| Tuning machine type | Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear |
| Bridge type | Sadowsky bridge |
| Strap buttons | Sadowsky S-style |
| Hardware finish | Chrome |
| Pickups | Passive Sadowsky MM/J hum-canceling |
| Controls | Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control (P/P) / Treble and Bass |
| Strings | Sadowsky Blue Label 045 - 130 |
| Included accessories | Sadowsky Portabag (gig bag) |
| Place of manufacture | Germany |
| Serial number | SMB L 002323-22 |
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