Applause Elite AEB4-7S
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Applause
Elite AEB4-7S
Product Info
Article Number:
526511
Brand:
Applause
Model:
Elite AEB4-7S
Category:
4-String Acoustic Basses
Price:
$394.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Applause Elite AEB4-7S is a surprisingly capable acoustic bass for the price. It's ideal for gigging musicians or songwriters needing a portable, amplified acoustic bass with a warm, woody tone and a decent amount of stage volume. The built-in tuner is a genuine convenience, too.
Product Description
- Applause Elite AEB4-7S
- Acoustic Bass with Pickup
- Construction: Mid-Depth Roundback with cutaway
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Lyrachord
- X-Bracing
- Neck: Nato
- Fretboard: Ovangkol
- Pearloid Dot fretboard inlays
- Cream coloured binding
- Multisoundhole
- Scale length: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 42.8 mm (1.69")
- Synthetic nut
- 23 Frets
- Active Applause CE304T preamp with 3-band EQ and integrated tuner
- Ovang bridge with plastic bridge inlay
- Enclosed black/chrome machine heads
- Colour: Vintage varnish satin
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers surprisingly articulate and resonant acoustic tone.
- • Lyrachord back/sides offer a warmer, controlled low-end response.
- • CE304T preamp provides useful EQ shaping and a handy tuner.
- • Nato neck offers stability and a comfortable, familiar playing feel.
CONS
- • Lyrachord, while warm, can slightly dampen higher-frequency overtones.
- • Bridge inlay material feels a bit cheap for the 'Elite' designation.
- • Vintage varnish satin finish might not appeal to players preferring gloss.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Lyrachord
Neck Material
Nato
Pickups
Applause CE304T Active Preamp
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
23
Strings
Nickel-plated steel (likely D'Addario XL or similar)
Weight
Approximately 5.5 kg (12 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's noticeably quieter than a full-size acoustic bass, but the multisoundhole design helps project the sound reasonably well in smaller venues.
Yes, it’s battery powered; expect around 6-8 hours of continuous use from a standard 9V battery, depending on EQ settings.
Ovangkol is a harder wood than rosewood, so it’s generally more durable and resistant to wear, though it can be slightly less 'oily' feeling initially.
