David Emm Guitars Ultralight Steel-String Bass

4, 5-string · 4, 5

Strings
4, 5
Scale
30"

About the Ultralight Steel-String Bass

Steel-string ultralight bass (about 2.3-2.5 kg). Preferred configuration pairs a Delano soapbar magnetic pickup with a piezo bridge, blended via master volume, a piezo/magnetic blend knob and a humbucker/split toggle; light, stable Gotoh Resolite tuners. Tuned E-G (4-string) or E-C (5-string). Hand-built to order in Basel, Switzerland by David Emm Guitars. The 'Ultralight' concept challenges the idea that basses must be heavy: a solid spruce core sandwiched by hardwood and a 3-piece Swiss maple neck keep weight far below the rest of the market. 30" short scale, fretted or fretless, with an ergonomic flat neck profile, belly carve, angled leg rest and an all-access heel joint. Made to order; price on request.

Full specifications

Strings4, 5
BodySolid spruce core sandwiched by hardwood
Neck3-piece Swiss maple
Neck PickupDelano soapbar (magnetic)
Bridge PickupPiezo bridge
ControlsMaster volume, piezo/magnetic blend, humbucker/split toggle
Made InSwitzerland

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