Markbass has blended all the most sought after features by a high percentage of bassists into a single instrument.
Indeed, a great example of balance, simplicity, and functionality; an added vintage look to the design and allowed total expression of any bass player thanks to an awesome onboard MB Instrument Pre.
BODY: LIGHTWEIGHT ALDER
NECK: HARD MAPLE
FINGERBOARD: MAPLE
34" scale, 20 frets with vintage cream binding, bone nut and MOP block inlays.
HARDWARE
Markbass Custom machine heads, F Style | 20:1 ratio, ultra-light, precise and reliable.
Markbass Die cast bridge, lightweight, simple and functional in a perfect vintage style.
PICKUPS
Single coil J style passive pickups custom designed on Markbass specs, perfectly matching Markbass electronic, 70’ style layout.
ELECTRONIC
VOLUME/ VOLUME/TONE controls a definitely the best to manage the J/J pick up configuration and the TONE control (working also in the passive mode) lets the player move from Jaco or Motown style tones to more modern and open sounds. BASS/MIDDLE/HIGH controls on the active EQ section add a modern character to this vintage flavoured instrument, delivering a balanced and defined tone even using extreme settings.
MB BASS BAG STANDARD (included)
MADE IN ITALY
NOTE:
These basses are unique pieces.
Any slight difference is due to our artisan process which refers to Italian lute making tradition and to the constant improvements we bring to our products.