Gibson Gibson Midtown Bass - Pelham Blue
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The Midtown Standard Bass is built to a long 34" scale length for thundering lows and enhanced harmonic overtones, and its full voice is translated perfectly through two classic Gibson bass pickups. In the bridge position, a Alnico II TB mini humbucker Pickup provides optimum snap and punch, while a wide ceramic TB Plus humbucker Pickup in the neck position offers an optimum blend of warmth, body, and clarity. The two are routed through a three-way switch with master volume and tone controls. Gibson USA's original Three-Point Bridge is a simple masterpiece of design, and combines extreme solidity for sonic definition and sustain with easy intonation adjustability. Grover Shamrock tuners lend a classic touch to the headstock and offer excellent tuning stability. All in all, the Midtown Standard Bass offers a firmly elegant alternative to the standard solidbody bass, with all the sonic benefits of solid wood, plus a great classic look and a sonic character all its own.
Specs
Body
Top: Maple
Back: Mahogany
Body-type: Semi-Hollow, Chambered with F-holes
Binding:Cream
Adhesive: Franklin Titebond 50
Neck
Species: Mahogany
Profile: Comfortable, Rounded
Truss Rod: Traditional Adjustable
Adhesive: Franklin Titebond 50
Fingerboard
Species: Baked Maple
Frets: 20
Radius: 12"
Scale Length: 34"
Nut/E.O.B: 1.600"/2.240"
Inlays: Acrylic Dot
Tuners
Model: Grover Bass with Shamrock Keys
Plating:Chrome
Tuning Ratio: 20:1
Hardware
Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
Strap Buttons: Aluminum
Strings: .105 - .045, Genuine Gibson Strings
Pickup Mounting Rings: Black on Treble
Pickups
Neck Position: Vintage-Style TB Mini (Ceramic 8X4)
Bridge Position: Vintage-Style TB Plus (Alnico II)
Electronics
Potentiometers: 1 Volume Control, 1 Tone Control
Type: 500k Linear Volume, 500k Non-linear Tone
Coil Wiring: Machine Wound
Output Jack: 1/4" Mono
Incl: Hard shell case
Available in Cherry, Vintage Sunburst, Pelham Blue and Ebony finishes.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Gibson Midtown Bass - Pelham Blue | 377001 |
