A fabulously fun and rewarding instrument, this little baby-bass from Rathbone is perfect as a travel bass; or when low-volume practise is required; or just as an introduction to the tones of acoustic bass.
Built with slightly deeper 'OM' body shape and to a shorter scale than a regular bass guitar, the R4SME is easy on the fingers and easy for anyone of any size to play. Despite its smaller size however, the bass is articulate with a low mid-range focus, sitting perfectly below acoustic guitars when playing unplugged. However, use the inbuilt pickup and preamp and you can unlock the full potential by amplifying the clean, acoustic-bass tone.
Body Size | Baby-Bass |
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Top | Solid Sitka Spruce |
Back & Sides | Sapele Mahogany |
Scale Length | 23" / 590mm |
Guitar Length | 36" / 914mm |
Orientation | Right-handed |
Neck | Mahogany |
Fretboard | Rosewood |
Bridge | Rosewood |
Binding | Wood |
Nut / Saddle | Bone (Nut 42mm) |
Machineheads | Open-Gear Chrome |
Finish | Gloss Lacquer |
Pickup | Belcat - 3 Band EQ with Tuner |