Silhouette Bass Guitar

A guitar for bass players, and a bass for guitar players, the Silhouette Bass guitar was developed to meet an ever-increasing need among today's musicians for a special range of sound. Sleek and stylish, this one of a kind instrument will add a new dimension to any musician's arsenal.
Silhouette Bass Guitar – Black
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Silhouette Bass Guitar – Black

Silhouette Bass Guitar Highlights

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  • 5 way switch with series/parallel knob

  • Music Man bridge Schaller roller saddles

  • Compensated nut

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Specifications, Schematics & More

Specifications

Silhouette Bass Guitar
Size12-1/4" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 38-1/2" long (31.2 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 97.8 cm long)
Body WoodPoplar
Body FinishHigh gloss polyester
BridgeMusic Man® strings-thru-the-body bridge of chrome plated, hardened steel with Schaller roller saddles
Scale Length29-5/8" (75.5 cm)
Neck Radius10" (25.4 cm)
Headstock SizeOnly 5-7/8" (14.9 cm) long
Frets22 - High profile, medium width
Neck Width1-3/4" (44.5 mm) at nut, 2-1/4" (57.2 mm) at last fret
Neck WoodSelect maple neck
FingerboardSelect maple
Neck FinishGunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Neck ColorsStandard - Natural; Optional - Matching painted headstock
Tuning MachinesSchaller M6LA
Truss RodAdjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
Electronic ShieldingGraphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined control cover
Controls250kohm volume and tone - .068µF tone capacitor
Switching2-way rotary series/parallel selector; 5-way lever pickup selector
PickupsHH - 2 DiMarzio custom split humbucking
Left HandedNo
Strings20w-30w-42w-54w-74w-90w (6 String Bass Guitar Slinkys #2837 - E Tuning); 13p-18p-30w-44w-56w-72w (6 String Baritone Slinky #2839 - A Tuning)

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SpecificationsSilhouette Bass Guitar—
Size12-1/4" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 38-1/2" long (31.2 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 97.8 cm long)
Body WoodPoplar
Body FinishHigh gloss polyester
Body Colors
Body Bindings
BridgeMusic Man® strings-thru-the-body bridge of chrome plated, hardened steel with Schaller roller saddles
Pickguard
Scale Length29-5/8" (75.5 cm)
Neck Radius10" (25.4 cm)
Headstock SizeOnly 5-7/8" (14.9 cm) long
Frets22 - High profile, medium width
Neck Width1-3/4" (44.5 mm) at nut, 2-1/4" (57.2 mm) at last fret
Neck WoodSelect maple neck
FingerboardSelect maple
Fret Markers
Neck FinishGunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Neck ColorsStandard - Natural; Optional - Matching painted headstock
Neck Binding
Tuning MachinesSchaller M6LA
Truss RodAdjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
Electronic ShieldingGraphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined control cover
Controls250kohm volume and tone - .068µF tone capacitor
Switching2-way rotary series/parallel selector; 5-way lever pickup selector
PickupsHH - 2 DiMarzio custom split humbucking
Left HandedNo
Strings20w-30w-42w-54w-74w-90w (6 String Bass Guitar Slinkys #2837 - E Tuning); 13p-18p-30w-44w-56w-72w (6 String Baritone Slinky #2839 - A Tuning)

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