Electric upright bass

Welcome to the latest project from Alan Hatswell Luthier and founder of Bassix - double bass/electric upright bass makers.

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The 'New' Contra bass banjo is now available. 34 inch (bass guitar) scale, fretted neck with 22 inch composite drum. Great sound with high volume. Lighter and more compact than our double bass banjo model and easier to play.

IF YOU PLAY BASS GUITAR YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO PLAY THIS BASS EASILY.

Electro acoustic sound module option available at or after purchase.

Fully constructed - prices from £695 (Intro model) to £995.

Also available in kit form - prices from £395.

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The increased interest in acoustic instruments has prompted the creation of a hybrid combining an acoustic double bass style neck and an oversize banjo type resonant drum. The result produces higher volume than a standard double bass with prominent undertones akin to a mellow vintage bass. The sound projection is also increased and a clear tone is evident across the whole range of the instrument.

The Double bass banjo is played like an upright acoustic bass, uses standard double bass strings and has a conventional double bass style fingerboard (3/4 scale) Lighter than most acoustic basses and able to be packed down for airline travel, this really is a viable way to travel with an acoustic upright.

Fully constructed - prices from £1395 special order only.

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Bass banjo production has started and they are available direct from the makers by mail order or personal collection with stockist to be appointed countrywide in the near future.

The drum body is finished in black or white self colour.

A demo instrument will ususally be available for trial by appointment just call 01227 791640 any day up to 9pm to make arrangements including weekends.

See the Bassix Website for more upright and double basses.