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Lakland 5501 Skyline Series 5 String Bass Natural, Rosewood Fingerboard The Lakland 55-01 Skyline 5-string bass is way off the deep end! Just like the 44-01, dual Bartolini MK-1 split-coil soapbars are coupled with the MK-1 preamp. The 44’s and 55’s have that deep Lakland cutaway on the high register side of the neck that allows easy access to ALL 22 frets up the neck for throwing licks on top of your grooves. And Lakland has said it before: 35-inch scale necks make for killer low B’s! That is why the low tones on Skyline 5-string basses boom with piano-like clarity! Case not included. Nut Width: 1.8″ Nut Type: Plastic Fret Size: .041/.085″ Width at Final Fret: 3.3″ 1st Fret Neck Depth: .81″ 12th Fret Neck Depth: .92″ Fingerboard Radius: 10-13″ (Compund) Scale Length: 35″ Frets: 22 Bridge String Spacing: .75″ Neck Wood: Flat-Sawn Rock Maple with Graphite Reinforcement Bars Body wood(s): Ash Fingerboard: Maple with Dots or Rosewood with Dots Tuners: Hipshot Tapered Shaft (Optional Hipshot D-Tuner) Truss Rod: Access Neck Heel: 5/32″ Hex Pickguard: Optional Controls: Cut and Boost: Bass, Midrange, Treble, Panning-style Pickup Blend Control, Master Volume (pull for preamp bypass)  Bridge: Lakland Dual Access (through body or through bridge) Lakland basses all feature a 2 year, non-transferrable warranty.

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Music Man StingRay 5-String Bass Guitar, Black Rosewood Fretboard Get deep and dirty with the awesomely designed Music Man StingRay 5-String Bass Guitar. Has an active 3-band preamp, MusicMan humbucker with hum-canceling phantom coil, and unique 3-way switching (both coils in series mode, single coil, or both coils in parallel mode). Select hardwood body, maple neck, and Schaller BM tuners. Includes MusicMan hardshell case.


At least once a day, someone posts here looking for a “cheap” entry-level bass. Less often, there have been several threads discussing “pro” level basses (ca. $20K). What I have not seen is a discussion of good quality, …

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Warwick Corvette $$ Double Buck 5-String Bass Guitar, Natural The Warwick Corvette $$ Double Buck is a 5-String bass guitar that is similar to the other Corvette models, but distinguishes itself with unique electronics. It features 2 powerful MEC humbuckers nestled closely in the center position, completely covering the legendary sweet spot that so many basses miss completely. This configuration gives it a powerful, solid tone with depth and clarity. 2 mini 3-way switches let you choose humbucker, single-coil, and parallel or series operation. The passive pickups are matched to an MEC 2-band active preamp, making it a true passive/active hybrid. The Corvette $$ Double Buck features a select swamp ash body, an ovangkol neck, bell brass frets, high-quality hardware, and natural or transparent color oil finishes.

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Gibson Acoustic J-45 Rosewood Modern Classic Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Vintage Sunburst Gold Hardware The Gibson J-45 Rosewood Acoustic-Electric Guitar has even tone across the strings and excellent sustain. This J-45 has a solid rosewood back and sides providing extra sonic impact to complement the gorgeous suburst-finished, round-shouldered body. Gold keystone tuners, ebony fretboard with dot inlays, solid spruce top, ebony belly bridge, mahogany neck, and transducer pickup. Includes deluxe Gibson hardshell case.
Customer Review: Great bar guitar
I’ve had my J45R for a couple of years. After trying all kinds of different guitars, pick-ups, combinations and configurations, I find this guitar to be great for just walking into a club, plugging in, and playing. Whether played through an acoustic amp or a P.A., it just sounds wonderful.

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Gibson Brite Wires Light Electric Guitar Strings - 3-Pack Gauges 9-11-16-24-32-42. Brite Wires are specially formulated to give your guitar a crisp attack, with the nickel plating adding warmth to the overall tone. These strings feature Gibson's Swedish steel hex core for added tuning stability. Brite Wires tune up fast and hold their tone longer. No matter what style of music you play, you'll hear why Brite Wires are the choice of professionals world-wide!All Gibson strings are bench tested and builder approved to bring the best sound possible out of your instrument.

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