Fender LTD Blu DeTiger J Bass RW SBS
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LTD Blu DeTiger J Bass RW SBS
Product Info
Article Number:
594051
Brand:
Fender
Model:
LTD Blu DeTiger J Bass RW SBS
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,648.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Blu DeTiger J Bass is a seriously cool instrument – the Fireball pickup brings a modern edge, while the active preamp gives you tons of tonal control. It's a premium-priced bass that’s perfect for players who want a distinctive voice and a comfortable, modern feel, especially those into alternative and pop music.
Product Description
- Fender LTD Blu DeTiger J Bass RW SBS
- Electric Bass
- Blu DeTiger Signature model
- Chambered body: Ash
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- White Mother-of-Pearl fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- 20 Vintage tall frets
- Synthetic bone nut
- Nut width: 38.1 mm (1.5")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Single-layer mirrored pickguard
- Pickups: 1 Custom Blu DeTiger Fireball Bass humbucker (bridge) and 1 Player Plus Noiseless Jazz Bass single coil (middle)
- Active 18 V preamp
- Controls: Master Volume
- Pan Pot (pickup selector)
- Treble Boost/Cut
- Midrange Boost/Cut
- Bass Boost/Cut
- active/passive mini toggle
- Four saddle vintage-style bridge with single-groove steel "barrel" saddles
- Open standard machine heads
- Nickel / chrome hardware
- Original strings: Fender 7250M Nickel-plated steel roundwound long scale .045-.105
- Colour: Sky Burst Sparkle
- Includes Deluxe gig bag
PROS
- • Chambered ash body provides excellent resonance and reduced weight.
- • Blu DeTiger Fireball humbucker delivers a uniquely aggressive, modern tone.
- • Active 18V preamp offers broad tonal shaping and high output.
- • Vintage-style bridge and synthetic bone nut enhance playability and sustain.
CONS
- • Mirrored pickguard might not appeal to players seeking a more traditional aesthetic.
- • Active preamp adds complexity; requires understanding of EQ controls.
- • Limited pickup combinations restrict versatility compared to some basses.
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Key Features
Body Material
Ash (Chambered)
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Custom Blu DeTiger Fireball Humbucker (Bridge), Player Plus Noiseless Jazz Bass Single Coil (Middle)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
20 Vintage Tall
Strings
Fender 72
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Fireball has a hotter output and a more aggressive, scooped midrange character, leaning towards a modern, almost distorted tone when pushed.
The controls are fairly straightforward, but mastering the EQ to achieve different sounds will take some experimentation and understanding of frequency ranges.
The 'C' profile is similar, but generally a bit more modern and slightly slimmer, offering a faster, more comfortable feel for many players.
