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Product details:
Item Number:
031000307692
Brand:
Lvj74nat Vintage Vj74 Left Hand Bass - Maple Board - Natural Ash Body
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LVJ74NAT VINTAGE VJ74 LEFT HAND BASS - MAPLE BOARD - NATURAL ASH BODY
Item is brand new opened in shop to check content and take pictures
Key Features and Specifications:
Model: LVJ74NAT (L for Left-Handed, VJ74 for the model, NAT for Natural finish)
Body: Ash wood body. Ash is a popular tonewood for basses, known for its bright, articulate, and punchy tone with scooped mids. It also often has a beautiful grain that shines through the natural finish. The body is contoured for player comfort.
Neck: Hard Maple bolt-on neck. Maple is a very stable and bright-sounding wood, contributing to clarity and sustain.
Fingerboard: Maple fingerboard. This is a key feature, as maple fingerboards tend to provide a brighter, snappier attack and a more defined tone compared to rosewood. It often features distinctive black block inlays, a classic J-bass aesthetic from the 1970s.
Frets: 20 Medium profile frets.
Scale Length: 34" (long scale), which is standard for most basses, offering good tension and a full sound.
Nut: Graph Tech® nut (often white graphite), designed to be friction-free for improved tuning stability and playability. The nut width is typically 39mm, which is often considered a comfortable, narrower width, making it easier for some players to navigate.
Pickups: Two Wilkinson WOJB single-coil pickups (WOJB(N) for neck, WOJB(B) for bridge). These are Wilkinson-designed J-style pickups known for delivering a full, warm, and articulate sound with good clarity and dynamic range, capturing that classic J-bass tone. They often come with chrome pickup covers, adding to the vintage look.
Controls: Standard J-bass control layout: two Volume controls (one for each pickup) and one master Tone control, allowing for a wide range of tonal shaping.
Bridge: Wilkinson four-saddle compensated brass bridge. This bridge is a significant upgrade, offering improved intonation across the fretboard and contributing to sustain. It often comes with a chrome "ashtray" bridge cover for aesthetic purposes.
Machine Heads: Wilkinson WJBL200 machine heads. These ensure smooth and stable tuning, even during extended playing.
Hardware Color: Chrome.
Finish: Natural Ash body with a high-gloss finish, showcasing the wood grain. The neck typically has a matte finish for a smooth feel.
Overall Impression:
The Vintage LVJ74NAT is highly regarded as an excellent value J-style bass for left-handed players. It's praised for:
Classic Tones: The ash body, maple neck/fingerboard, and Wilkinson pickups combine to produce the articulate, punchy, and versatile tones characteristic of a J-bass, suitable for genres like funk, rock, blues, jazz, and more.
Solid Construction: Vintage guitars are known for their robust build quality, especially considering their price point.
Playability: The comfortable neck profile and well-appointed hardware contribute to a smooth and enjoyable playing experience.
Aesthetics: The natural ash finish with black block inlays and chrome hardware gives it a distinctive and classic 1970s vibe.
Affordability: It offers features and performance often found on more expensive instruments, making it a great option for beginners and experienced players on a budget.
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LVJ74NAT VINTAGE VJ74 LEFT HAND BASS - MAPLE BOARD - NATURAL ASH BODY
Item is brand new opened in shop to check content and take pictures
Key Features and Specifications:
Model: LVJ74NAT (L for Left-Handed, VJ74 for the model, NAT for Natural finish)
Body: Ash wood body. Ash is a popular tonewood for basses, known for its bright, articulate, and punchy tone with scooped mids. It also often has a beautiful grain that shines through the natural finish. The body is contoured for player comfort.
Neck: Hard Maple bolt-on neck. Maple is a very stable and bright-sounding wood, contributing to clarity and sustain.
Fingerboard: Maple fingerboard. This is a key feature, as maple fingerboards tend to provide a brighter, snappier attack and a more defined tone compared to rosewood. It often features distinctive black block inlays, a classic J-bass aesthetic from the 1970s.
Frets: 20 Medium profile frets.
Scale Length: 34" (long scale), which is standard for most basses, offering good tension and a full sound.
Nut: Graph Tech® nut (often white graphite), designed to be friction-free for improved tuning stability and playability. The nut width is typically 39mm, which is often considered a comfortable, narrower width, making it easier for some players to navigate.
Pickups: Two Wilkinson WOJB single-coil pickups (WOJB(N) for neck, WOJB(B) for bridge). These are Wilkinson-designed J-style pickups known for delivering a full, warm, and articulate sound with good clarity and dynamic range, capturing that classic J-bass tone. They often come with chrome pickup covers, adding to the vintage look.
Controls: Standard J-bass control layout: two Volume controls (one for each pickup) and one master Tone control, allowing for a wide range of tonal shaping.
Bridge: Wilkinson four-saddle compensated brass bridge. This bridge is a significant upgrade, offering improved intonation across the fretboard and contributing to sustain. It often comes with a chrome "ashtray" bridge cover for aesthetic purposes.
Machine Heads: Wilkinson WJBL200 machine heads. These ensure smooth and stable tuning, even during extended playing.
Hardware Color: Chrome.
Finish: Natural Ash body with a high-gloss finish, showcasing the wood grain. The neck typically has a matte finish for a smooth feel.
Overall Impression:
The Vintage LVJ74NAT is highly regarded as an excellent value J-style bass for left-handed players. It's praised for:
Classic Tones: The ash body, maple neck/fingerboard, and Wilkinson pickups combine to produce the articulate, punchy, and versatile tones characteristic of a J-bass, suitable for genres like funk, rock, blues, jazz, and more.
Solid Construction: Vintage guitars are known for their robust build quality, especially considering their price point.
Playability: The comfortable neck profile and well-appointed hardware contribute to a smooth and enjoyable playing experience.
Aesthetics: The natural ash finish with black block inlays and chrome hardware gives it a distinctive and classic 1970s vibe.
Affordability: It offers features and performance often found on more expensive instruments, making it a great option for beginners and experienced players on a budget.
