The ergonomics
Dr. Jim King
Bass One Basses emphasizes the overall ergonomic concern for the Health and Longevity of the player's career, having been endorsed by a member of the American Society of Hand Specialists stating that the Bass One Basses neck works naturally in motion with the human hand and can be a deterrent to the onset of tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome and reduces hand fatigue significantly."Bass One Basses features zero-fret construction providing the lowest action possible for the most comfortable play ability possible in the lower registers, while also maintaining extreme play ability across the entire range of the neck of the instrument.
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Magnificent One - Ultimate
The body top is book matched Quilted Maple with a Bolivian Rosewood tone plate, and Mahogany body back, with Mesquite, Purpleheart and Maple body block and matching neck with a Flamed Purpleheart fingerboard, and matching Quilted Maple head plate veneer. The Bass is supplied with Hipshot Hardware and custom engraved Q-parts knobs, inlaid with natural green abalone shell. The Bass is built to 35 inch scale length and has 25 frets, including a zero fret. Nordstrand Big Blade pickups and a Nordstrand 3B preamp with active - passive switching is included in the electronics package. Custom features include Bass One Basses proprietary XLR balanced line out, and green Fiber Optic fret-board markers. The Bass is finished with high gloss polyester for maximum durability. Also included with the bass is Gator cases Pro Gig bag complete with rain jacket and a Levy's M-29 ergonomic bass strap also designed and developed by Dr. Duane Greene, produced by Levy's Leathers. The strap is outfitted with matching natural green abalone shell strap locks supplied by Q parts.
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