The Zen Bass is a much lighter weight version similar to a classic design thanks to the partial hollow-body 2-piece construction. The standard body is mahogany with a traditional flamed maple top. All woods can be customized and tinted to create the perfect one-off instrument. Options include:
- Pickups – We only use Turner pickups. Configurations include:
- Multicoil SEP with Standard or English voicings (“that” classic sound) (shown in pics)
- Gordo – for a MM sound
- Soapbar Multicoil
- Electronics – We only use Lusithand Preamps
- Double NFP MKII Special for use with Multicoil Pickups
- 800 BMF for use with Gordo and Soapbar pickups
- Body
- Standard mahogany with flamed maple top. Various tints available. We do not paint our guitars. Clear coat for protection only. Custom wood choices available for additional costs.
- Standard configurations available – Right/Left, 4/5 string, Fretted/Fretless
- Neck
- Standard Maple with tilt-back head. Other woods available for additional costs
- 14 degree Thin-C shape is standard. Others available.
- 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.
- Various options for fret markers and side dots. Standard is white or black dots
- GraphTech Nut
- Clear lacquer finish
- Hardware (Chrome, Black, or Gold)
- Gotoh Tuners
- Hipshot Type A Bridge
4 String Prices Start around $3199 USD. 5 String Starts around $3599 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!!