Gold Tone ME-BASS/Fretless

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Gold Tone ME-BASS/Fretless

Gold Tone

ME-BASS/Fretless

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 486608
Model: ME-BASS/Fretless
Price: $713.90

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This Gold Tone ME-BASS/Fretless is a surprisingly capable instrument, especially for those exploring fretless playing or seeking a compact, warm bass. The mahogany construction gives it a solid, vintage vibe, and the active pickup provides a clear, articulate tone. It's a great option for gigging musicians or students wanting fretless feel without a premium-priced investment.

Product Description

  • Gold Tone ME-BASS/Fretless
  • Electric Bass
  • Fretless
  • Top: Mahogany
  • Back and sides: Mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Frtboard: Walnut
  • Dot fretboard inlays
  • Scale: 584 mm
  • Nut width: 42.9 mm
  • 24 Frets
  • Neck body transition on the 14th fret
  • Active pickup with adjustable volume and tone
  • 2-Way adjustable truss rod
  • Metal bridge
  • Bone saddle
  • Butterfly bass style machine heads
  • Black hardware finish
  • Aquila polymer strings
  • Colour: Satin
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Mahogany construction delivers warm, resonant, and focused low-end tones
  • • Walnut fretboard offers a smooth, responsive playing experience for fretless nuances
  • • Active pickup provides a clear, defined signal with adjustable tonal shaping
  • • Butterfly machine heads offer precise tuning stability, a premium touch at this price
CONS
  • • Mahogany body may feel slightly heavier than basses with more exotic woods
  • • Active electronics require a power source, limiting versatility for certain players
  • • Scale length is shorter, impacting low-end extension and requiring adaptation

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Walnut
Pickups Active single-coil
Scale Length 584 mm (23 in)
Frets 24 (dot inlays)
Strings Aquila polymer
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Aquila strings offer a softer, more 'nylon' like feel, which can be easier on the fingers but provides less 'growl' than roundwounds. They are known for their clear, bright tone.
While the shorter scale does limit the extreme low-end, it offers a quicker response and easier fretless bends, making it suitable for many genres; experienced players may notice the difference.
The adjustable volume and tone controls offer a fairly wide range of tonal shaping, but it’s not as extensive as a bass with multiple pickups or complex EQ.

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