Gretsch STRML JET CLB Bass SHL PNK
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STRML JET CLB Bass SHL PNK
Product Info
Article Number:
620044
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
STRML JET CLB Bass SHL PNK
Category:
Short Scale Basses
Price:
$460.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Gretsch Jet CLB is a seriously cool little bass – the pink is a head-turner! The short scale makes it incredibly easy to play, and the vintage-style pickups give it a warm, mellow growl perfect for rockabilly, blues, or indie. It's a fantastic option for beginners or anyone looking for a fun, affordable, and unique short-scale instrument.
Product Description
- Gretsch STRML JET CLB Bass SHL PNK
- Electric Bass
- Body: Nato
- Neck: Nato
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Fingerboard inlays: Neo Classic Pearloid Thumbnails
- Neck profile: Slim "C"
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 762 mm (30")
- 20 medium jumbo frets
- Nut width: 39.6 mm
- Nut: Bone
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Pickups: Two bass single coils
- Two volume and master tone controls
- Adjustable bridge with 4 saddles
- Sealed die-cast machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Factory strings: Nickel-plated steel .040 - .095
- Colour: Shell pink
PROS
- • Shell pink finish offers a unique, vintage aesthetic appeal.
- • Nato body provides a surprisingly resonant and lightweight platform.
- • Slim 'inCin' neck profile promotes comfortable and fast playing.
- • Dual single-coil pickups deliver a warm, vintage-inspired tone.
CONS
- • Nato body, while lightweight, lacks the tonal complexity of mahogany.
- • Short scale might feel cramped for players with larger hands.
- • Pickups, while vintage-voiced, may lack the output for modern, aggressive styles.
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Key Features
Body Material
Nato
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Two Bass Single Coils
Scale Length
762 mm (30 in)
Frets
20 Medium Jumbo
Strings
Nickel-Plated Steel .040 - .095
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Laurel tends to be a bit brighter and snappier than Rosewood, offering a clearer articulation and slightly more attack in the overall tone.
Yes, the 'inCin' profile is noticeably thinner and flatter, designed for a faster feel and easier access to higher frets – it's quite a departure from a more traditional neck.
The Gretsch's single-coil pickups deliver a more vintage, scooped-mid tone, while a P-Bass is generally thicker and more fundamental – they offer distinct sonic personalities.
