Chicago 6 String Bass Black

Full Description

Smooth Playability and Versatile Sound

The Chicago 6 String Bass Guitar by Gear4music is a smooth, sleek instrument. With a solid, gloss black body, this 6 string bass is accessible to all musicians. Its satin finish maple neck and poplar laminate fingerboard, ensures smooth playability as well as adding to the instruments classic look.

The guitar's lightweight construction and wide-cutaways allow the player to access the full length of the scale quickly and easily. Favoured by rock and jazz musicians, the inclusion of a 6th string offers extra versatility but at an unprecendeted price.

The Chicago 6 String Bass Guitar produces a rich, punchy tone with heaps of versatility. Featuring two humbucking soapbar style pickups, the Chicago Bass Guitar offers a wide range of tone-shaping possibilities.

Sustainable Tone Woods

The range of Chicago bass guitars features sustainable wood that meets the needs of the evolving world. Composed of poplar laminate, the dense and natural grain of the updated fretboards give improved tone and volume.

 

Specifications

General Information

• Scale Length:  34" / 864mm
• Number Of Strings:  6
• Dexterity:  Right Handed
• Construction:  Bolt On

Body

• Body Material:  Paulownia
• Colour:  Black Gloss Top / Black Gloss Back and Sides

Neck

• Neck Material:  Maple
• Fretboard:  Oiled Poplar Laminate
• Neck Depth:  23.5mm at 1st Fret / 25mm at 12th Fret
• Radius:  15.75" / 401mm
• Profile:  C
• Frets:  24 Nickel Silver, Medium-Jumbo
• Inlays:  Fretboard White Dots 6mm, Side Dots White 2mm
• Neck Finish:  Natural Satin
• Nut:  53mm Nut Width - Black Plastic

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge Pickup:  Soapbar Humbucker, Covered Black
• Neck Pickup:  Soapbar Humbucker, Covered Black
• Controls:  2 Volume, 500k Pot / 2 Tone, 500k Pot
• Input Jack:  Side Mounted Plate Input
• Tuners:  Die-Cast Sealed
• Bridge:  Single Saddle Bridge System
• Bridge Width:  80mm (16mm String Spacing)
• Hardware Colour:  Chrome

Other Information

• Accessories Included:  Gigbag, Strap, Jack Cable, Plectrums, Allen Keys
• String Gauge:  32-135