The Zip Bass takes design queues from some classic basses from yesteryear. The construction and design techniques are the same as the Zaddy bass – 3 piece body with a middle layer of graphite and bonding agents sandwiched with 5mm carbon fiber plates. The neck is the same, as well. carbon fiber and Kevlar with hollow carbon fiber tubes and a steel truss rod with a wooden fingerboard. This photo is an early prototype only. Expect the official release in late 2025.
- Pickups – This only comes with the classic EMG soapbar pickups.
- Electronics – This only comes with the classic EMG BTC preamp
- Body
- Only comes in headless and natural carbon fiber finish. With the exception of the fingerboard there is no wood anywhere on this bass. We are researching various colors of carbon fiber, however. Stay tuned….
- Standard configurations available – Right/Left, 4/5 string, Fretted/Fretless
- Neck
- Proprietary carbon fiber and Kevlar neck
- 14 degree radius Thin-C shape is standard. No others available at this time
- Jumbo frets with 38mm nut standard (4 string). Others available
- Fretboard either maple or Indian Rosewood standard. Others available for additional costs
- 34″ 24 Frets is standard.
- Luminous Fret markers and side markers. No other options exists
- GraphTech Nut
- Hardware (Chrome, Black, or Gold)
- Hipshot headless bridge
- Carbon Fiber head string retainer
4 String Prices Start around $2999 USD. 5 String Starts around $3399 USD. Lead times are typically around 6 weeks, however, final lead time and price will depend on the options you choose. A $1000 non-refundable deposit is required upon ordering. We are working on a pricing configurator for the website but we’re too busy building basses at the moment (much more fun than messing with websites :-)).
Please send CONTACT US for your specific needs and pricing.
You can also check out our FAQ for questions you have. Detailed videos of instruments coming soon!!