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Versatile acoustic bass for beginners!
The Classic Cantabile AB4-20CE offers an easy, affordable introduction to the world of acoustic bass instruments. Thanks to its short 30" scale, this bass is ideal for beginners, young players, and anyone looking for a compact instrument that is easy to fret and comfortable to play. The built-in pickup with 4-band EQ lets you shape your sound flexibly - ideal for small sessions, rehearsals, recordings, or playing through an amplifier. Since an acoustic bass doesn't need power, you can pick it up whenever inspiration strikes, making it perfect for short practice sessions throughout the day.
Wood construction and tonal character
The spruce top delivers a clear, direct fundamental tone, while the Okoume body and neck produce a warm, balanced sound. The Grand Concert body shape is slightly more compact than a Jumbo model, making it especially comfortable to handle - ideal for smaller players and beginners. Despite its more manageable size, the body produces a present, defined bass foundation with a responsive feel. The cutaway also gives you easy access to the higher frets, making melodic playing and solo passages easier.
Electronics and controls
The undersaddle piezo works reliably and transmits your tone accurately. The EQ-7545R preamp gives you Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, and Presence controls, so you can tailor your sound to suit your needs. At home, on stage, or in the recording studio, this bass delivers versatile performance.
Practical features
Enclosed, chrome-plated die-cast tuners ensure stable tuning and long-lasting performance. The four-hole bridge allows for quick, easy string changes, a particular advantage for beginners. Two strap pins also let you play comfortably while seated or standing.
A flexible, comfortable-to-play bass that makes getting started easy!
Features
General
- Model: AB4-20CE-BK
- 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 fingerboard)
- Overall length: 112.5 cm
- Body depth: 11 cm
Neck
- Neck: Okoume
- Neck joint: Set neck
- Fingerboard: Artificial Wood
- Fingerboard radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Fingerboard inlays: White dots with side dots
- Scale length: 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: Enclosed die-cast, chrome-plated
- Strings: .045 -.095
Color & finish
- Color: Black
- Finish: Gloss
Scope of delivery
- 1 x Classic Cantabile ABJ4-20CE-BK Acoustic Bass Black
Specification
- Product number 00120242
- Scale Short Scale 30 Zoll
- Colour Schwarz
- Handedness Rechtshändig
- Electronics Ja
- Cutaway Ja
- Back & sides Okoume
- Gigbag / Case included Nein
- Neck Okoume
- Fretboard Composite
- Fretless Nein
- Top Fichte
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I also have a smaller A-bass with a scale length of (unfortunately) not quite 60 cm, and let me say this up front: that one (a Harley Benton) feels significantly higher quality (if it weren’t for the super-short scale length—I wouldn’t have been looking for anything new!).
So at first glance (and possibly even at second glance), the Cantabile seems “cheaper” (which it was). Maybe this is also accentuated by the high-gloss finish, which somehow reminds me of “plastic”...
When I first played it, the loud buzzing noises bothered me, so I adjusted the truss rod a little—just a tiny bit—and it was immediately much better.
Testing it through the amp was a very pleasant surprise: all the strings sounded equally loud and clear. I’ve had different experiences in the past…
Two days later, I put on flatwound strings (PYRAMID GOLD, a replacement set from my Ibanez TMB 30, which, luckily, fit perfectly) and tested it again through the amp.
Wow! A great sound, and absolutely no “slipping noises.”
Bottom line: I’m very happy with my purchase. I do notice that I have to fret a bit more precisely here than on my other basses, but that can also be a challenge. And it goes without saying that an instrument in this price range is bound to have a few minor cosmetic flaws. As long as it plays so well and the sound is right!
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