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Blue Note Woodworks Acousta-Elecktra Custom Handmade Guitars & Basses
*** On Sale *** (Limited time/ only one) Shop Demo Model #211 ( few minor superficial scratches & blemishes). Sold Shop Direct with Shop Demo Pricing. Now $3,595. Also includes Free Hardshell Case. reg. $4,175.
The Blue Note Woodworks Acousta-Elecktra "Bassic Bass" for all intents & purposes, is a Fretless Acoustic Bass Guitar. It's the first "Real Alternative" to an upright acoustic bass. The looks and sound speaks for itself... Handmade & "Tuned for Tone".
(SEE VIDEO) This Bass sounds very similar to the one in the video. (It can be heard best with headphones.) Click on Video link:
The Bassic Bass has some very unique sounds & features contributed to its Semi-Acoustic Construction, exclusive Unique Patent Pending Frequency Matched Sound Chambers, 2 Internal Acoustic Pickups and Solid Premium Tonewoods, which gives it that full warm woody sound, along with its beautiful warm natural look & feel. Another benefit is its size & weight, making it very easily playable for newbies to pros. Beautiful voicing, very articulate & clean, plenty of punch, very focused with a big tight low-end & deep fat lows.
-Features:-
•Four String
•Fretless 30” Short Scale (very articulate)
•Premium Select Aged 50yr+ Hawaiian Koa Top
•Premium African Mahogany Semi-Hollow Body
•Premium 5 piece Laminated Neck (Mahogany/Ebony/Maple)
•Custom Koa Peghead Overlay
•Lined Fretless Rosewood Fingerboard w/Pearl Side Dots (12” radius)
•1-5/8” Wide Ebony Nut
•Double Action Truss Rod
•Hipshot Ultralite USA Tuning Keys
•Contoured Cutaway Heel w/Bolt-on Deep Set Neck Joint
•Exclusive Patent Pend. Frequency matched Sound Chambers & Sound-well
•Clef Sound Hole
•Rosewood Bridge w/Compensated Bone Saddle
•2 Internal Passive Acoustic Transducer Pickups (not under-saddle)
•Single Vol. Control
•Semi-Gloss Thin-skin Finished Neck & Body
•Vintage Style Cellulose Tortoise Body Binding
•All Black Hardware
•Black Nylon Flatwound Strings (50-65-85-105)
•Overall Dims. 2x13x43.75” - Weight Apx. 8lbs
•1yr Warranty including Electronics & Hardware
• Includes Hardshell Case
Demo Model #211 Sold Shop Direct with Shop Demo Pricing. If this bass doesn't quite fit your fancy... ask us about building a custom one just for you. (Starting at $2,995.00)
“All our instruments are uniquely innovative, handmade and "Tuned for Tone" here in the USA, without the use of any CNC machines. With great attention to detail and research, we will always provide the absolute best in quality handmade instruments and in helping our customers achieve the sound and performance they desire. I have always been drawn to the early artist and craftsmen that continued a tradition of a true artistry form of building fine instruments, using old world techniques that was not only consistent but uniquely beautiful both musically and functionally... making a truly boutique instrument. Those are the instruments that are most sought after and most valued even by today’s standards. Made from the highest quality materials, solid tonewoods, and superior craftsmanship, that will please for a lifetime".
Most of our Fretless Acousta- Elecktra Basic Basses sound very similar. They're distinctive qualities and differences may vary slightly depending on the tonewoods used. (See Video)
Some comments about the "Bassic Bass"... "Truly an amazing instrument" -M.Johnson
"Geez, that beats the heck out of to carry around the big monsters!"-J.Rojas
"I Iove the tone of this bass man! It's dangerously close to the sound of an upright. Love the voicing. beautiful instrument!" -J.Caldwell
This Bass sounds very similar to the one in the video.