Epiphone
Toby Deluxe IV 4-String Bass - Translucent Amber
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Epiphone is proud to reintroduce the classic bass that players have been waiting for: the Toby Deluxe IV. The original "Toby" brought real innovation to modern bass players. And now, Epiphone and Tobias team up again to bring back this classic design, which makes cutting edge sounds available to all bass players.
Cutting Edge Design
The Toby Deluxe IV features a solid basswood body and a flush-mount, low profile, adjustable bridge. The Toby Deluxe IV's most legendary feature is its hard maple Tobias Asymmetrical Neck profile, which is a bolt-on design with recessed bolts and washers for easy adjustments. Tobias basses were among the first to feature an asymmetrical neck, a design in which the neck is thinner on the lower side than on the upper side. The asymmetric shape feels less bulky than standard bass necks for maximum hand comfort. While these satin finished necks might "feel" thinner, there is still sufficient thickness on the upper side to provide for excellent strength, stability and best of all deep, rich tone. Your thumb will find easy reference as your hand glides up and down the fretboard. The neck has a 34" scale length for enhanced clarity, a rosewood fingerboard with a 12" fingerboard radius and a 1.68" nut. Satin finish options include Trans Amber, Trans Black, Trans Red and Walnut and Ebony.
Classic Electronics
The Toby Deluxe IV features classic Tobias-designed pickups with a Tobias SCR single coil pickup in the neck position and a Tobias SCT single coil pickup at the bridge. Controls are black, all metal knurled knobs and include Neck Volume, Pickup Blend with center Detent, and Master EQ. In addition, an Active Tonexpressor Bass Enhancement Control enables you the option of creative blends and is a powerful ally on stage when you need to make fine adjustments to cut through dense mixes. The Active Tonexpressor uses an easy-to-change 9-volt battery.
Epiphone Hardware
Epiphone is known for making the best hardware in the business. The Toby Deluxe IV includes deluxe die-cast tuners with a 14:1 ratio to ensure tuning stability along with a fully adjustable flush-mounted, low-profile bridge.
Details:
Body
Species - Basswood
Neck
Species - Hard Maple
Profile - Tobias Asymmetrical
Truss Rod - Standard Adjustable
Fingerboard
Species - Rosewood
Frets - 24 Medium Jumbo
Radius - 12"
Scale Length - 34"
Pickups
Neck Position - Tobias SCR Single-Coil
Bridge Position - Tobias SCT Single-Coil
Electronics
Potentiometers - 1 Neck Volume, 1 Pickup Blend with center Detent, 1-Master EQ, 1-Active Toneexpressor Bass Enhancement Control
Output Jack - Traditional 1/4"
Power - 9-Volt Battery
Tuners
Model - Black Epiphone Deluxe
Tuning Ratio - 14:1
Bridge
Type - Flush-Mount, Low Profile Fully Adjustable
Plating - Nickel with Black Finish
Hardware
Knobs - Black Knurled Metal Dome
Strings - .045 - .105, Swedish Steel "Hex" Core
Q & A
Reviews
What attracted me is the overall style and appearance.
The active electronics means a broad range of sounds can be dialed in . They are quiet and responsive.
It's well balanced . Light enough to not fatigue during a 4 hour gig.
The playability is great .
The neck is flatter profile than Fender, but not uncomfortable. It feels a little wider at the nut, but easily adapted to my playing style.
The neck has more than two octaves and the cutaway allows playing well past fret 24, if soloing is your thing .
Overall, value for money is excellent .
It feels and plays better than one expects from an entry level bass.
I've gigged with it several times. It stays in tune, sounds great and battery life (9 volts)is generous.
I like the translucent red finish. The body is Radiata Pine, which suggests a cheap, soft wood easily marked, but in fact it is harder than Elder, durable and much lighter .
Some knowledge in setting string height and intonation is beneficial in getting full enjoyment out it .
Or ask your dealer to do a set up for your preferences.
Definitely recommend as a beginner, or a second instrument for a veteran player.
Rental rates
This product is normally available for rental. Please contact your preferred location for further information.
1 Day from $5.00
1 Week $10.00
1 Month $19.00
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| Toby Deluxe IV 4-String Bass - Translucent Amber | 357714 |
