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Unbranded Active 4-String Bass Natural 1970s

Unbranded Active 4-String Bass Natural 1970s

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Oak
Body Details: Solid body, with 7-piece maple/walnut neck-through center and oak wings
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .92" (1st fret), 1.02" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 34"
Neck Details: Neck-through body, with laminated maple/walnut neck, unbound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, brass nut and headstock truss rod adjustment
Electronics: P-bass style neck pickup and J-bass bridge pickup, with 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The pickup models are not apparent. There is an active/passive toggle switch mounted to the preamp circuit board, with a boost trimmer control in the control cavity. The leads to the circuit board and various traces on the board itself have been repaired.
Pickup Measurements: Can't get reading on active systems.
Hardware: Original; the truss rod cover and switch tip are missing.
Weight: 8lbs 13oz
Modifications/Repairs: The preamp circuit board has been repaired.
Case Details: Hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The bass shows overall light cosmetic wear, with surface scratches and minor blemishes on the glossy finish. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, and the hardware has tarnished with age.
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with low action and moderate neck relief, and is currently set up with 45-100 flatwound strings. The frets show moderate wear, and the truss rod is adjustable. The E and G saddles are nearly bottomed out at the bridge, and so adjustability is limited.
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SKU: U3992206001

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Oak
Body Details: Solid body, with 7-piece maple/walnut neck-through center and oak wings
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .92" (1st fret), 1.02" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 34"
Neck Details: Neck-through body, with laminated maple/walnut neck, unbound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, brass nut and headstock truss rod adjustment
Electronics: P-bass style neck pickup and J-bass bridge pickup, with 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The pickup models are not apparent. There is an active/passive toggle switch mounted to the preamp circuit board, with a boost trimmer control in the control cavity. The leads to the circuit board and various traces on the board itself have been repaired.
Pickup Measurements: Can't get reading on active systems.
Hardware: Original; the truss rod cover and switch tip are missing.
Weight: 8lbs 13oz
Modifications/Repairs: The preamp circuit board has been repaired.
Case Details: Hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The bass shows overall light cosmetic wear, with surface scratches and minor blemishes on the glossy finish. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, and the hardware has tarnished with age.
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with low action and moderate neck relief, and is currently set up with 45-100 flatwound strings. The frets show moderate wear, and the truss rod is adjustable. The E and G saddles are nearly bottomed out at the bridge, and so adjustability is limited.