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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
