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A4 Bass ULTRA Natural SG Fretless EN SA
Description
The A4 Ultra SA semi-acoustic bass features more sonic possibilities than ever before with the addition of a Low Profile Lace Sensor electric pickup and side-mounted volume and tone controls.Other features include: Custom Godin electronics with individual saddle transducers in the bridge, Custom preamp voiced specifically for the A4 Ultra SA, as well as a ¼” output and 13-pin capabilities for computer and synth access. Incredible acoustic bass sounds are available through the ¼” output j
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Discussed in Unplugged gigs - Should I play bass or guitar? Looking for experiences in the TalkBass community
jj.833
I remember playing with a similar setup, everybody acoustic, me playing an ordinary bass guitar with a small combo. It works alright soundwise, but sometimes it does feel weird ... ... more
Naigewron
Yeah, I've been considering that too. I have virtually no fretless experience, but I've been wanting to get into it for a while. Maybe this can be my "excuse" to start working ... ... more
Discussed in Official Ampeg Portaflex Club in the TalkBass community
gtmalone
Yeah, disappointed in that, too. The interviews were okay. The stuff up front with the tour of the shop was pretty cool then found that shop was only for "artists". You can't get ... ... more
Ric Vice
When I played this bass, it didn't think it sounded nearly as good as the original Godin Acoustibass I still own. It doesn't play as easy, the fingerboard is ebonite not ebony, ... ... more
Discussed in Fretless Acoustic Bass Guitar? in the TalkBass community
s0707
Godin also makes fretless basses. No experience with them, and obviously they need plugging in, but they might have the acoustic tone and seem feedback resistant. A4 Bass ULTRA ... ... more
mikeGJ
Nice tone plugged in, can get "upright" sound, if properly amplified, but almost NO acoustic output. Solo practice, yes, but inaudible next to an acoustic guitar. What the OP seeks, ... ... more
Discussed in THICC BODIES! in the TalkBass community
Gare Boo
Hey guys do y'all know any basses like the Andrew Jackson' Fodera and Thunder cat's Ibanez signature models? They both have THICK bodies that make that very resonant sound. Thank you! [image] TCB1006 | TCB | ELECTRIC BASSES | PRODUCTS | Ibanez guitars [image] [link] ________________________________________ I found some ... ... more
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