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Versatile Acoustic Bass for Beginners!
The Classic Cantabile AB4-20CE gives you an affordable, no-fuss entry into the world of acoustic basses. Thanks to the short 30" scale this bass is perfect for beginners, teens and anyone seeking a compact instrument that’s easy to hold and comfortable to play. With the built-in pickup and 4-band EQ you can sculpt your tone flexibly — ideal for small sessions, rehearsals, recordings or plugging into an amp. Because an acoustic bass doesn’t require power, you can pick it up and play anytime, making it great for short practice bursts on the go.
Wood Construction and Tonal Character
The spruce top provides a clear, direct fundamental tone, while Okoume for the body and neck delivers a warm, balanced sound. The Grand Concert body shape is somewhat more compact than a jumbo and therefore offers especially comfortable handling — ideal for smaller players and beginners. Despite the more manageable size, the body produces a present, defined bass foundation with a pleasant response. The cutaway also enables effortless access to the higher frets, helping with melodic playing and solo parts.
Electronics and Operation
The undersaddle piezo reliably transfers your tone with precision. The EQ-7545R preamp gives you Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble and Presence controls so you can optimally shape your sound. Whether at home, on stage or in the studio — this bass delivers versatile performance.
Practical Features
Closed, chrome-plated die-cast tuners guarantee stable tuning and long-lasting function. The four-hole bridge allows for simple and fast string changes, which is particularly advantageous for beginners. Two strap pins also give you the freedom to play comfortably both seated and standing.
A flexible, easy-playing bass that makes getting started effortless!
Features
General
- Model: AB4-20CE-NT
- Weight: 2.3 kg
- Number of Strings: 4
- Orientation: Right-handed
Body
- Body Shape: Grand Concert with Cutaway
- Top: Spruce
- Back & Sides: Okoume
- Binding: White (body and fretboard)
- Total Length: 112.5 cm
- Body Depth: 11 cm
Neck
- Neck: Okoume
- Neck-Body Joint: Glued
- Fretboard: Artificial Wood
- Fretboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Fretboard Inlays: White Dots with Side Dots
- Scale: 30" (762 mm)
- Frets: 21
- Nut: Plastic
- Nut Width: 42 mm
Electronics
- Pickup: Undersaddle piezo with EQ-7545R preamp
- Controls: Volume, 4-band EQ
- Tuner: no
Bridge & Hardware
- Bridge: Maple
- Saddle: Plastic
- Tuners: Closed die-cast, chrome-plated
- Strings: .045 - .095
Color & Finish
- Color: Natural
- Finish: Gloss
Scope of delivery
- 1 x Classic Cantabile ABJ4-20CE-BK Acoustic Bass Natural
Specification
- Product number 00113217
- Scale Short Scale 30 Zoll
- Colour Natural
- Handedness Rechtshändig
- Electronics Ja
- Cutaway Ja
- Back & sides Okoume
- Gigbag / Case included Nein
- Neck Okoume
- Fretboard Komposit
- Fretless Nein
- Top Fichte
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