Human Base BaseX 4 Amboina
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Human Base
BaseX 4 Amboina
Product Info
Article Number:
467831
Brand:
Human Base
Model:
BaseX 4 Amboina
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$2,959.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The BaseX 4 Amboina is a seriously impressive instrument. That Amboina top looks gorgeous, and the Häussel pickups deliver a punchy, modern tone with plenty of character. It's ideal for players seeking a high-quality, German-made bass with versatile tonal options and a comfortable feel.
Product Description
- Human Base BaseX 4 Amboina
- 4-String Electric Bass
- Body: Swamp ash
- Top: Amboina
- Neck attachment: Bolt-on
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Ebony
- 24 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Häussel humbuckers (splittable)
- Human Base electronics (by Glockenklang)
- Volume control
- Pickup blend
- Passive tone control
- 3-Band EQ
- Active / Passive switch
- Bridge: Solid Human Base
- Scale: 34"
- Dual action truss rod
- Hardware: Black
- Includes a Human Base gig bag
- Colour: Natural
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers exceptional resonance and a balanced tonal foundation.
- • Amboina top provides stunning aesthetics and subtly enhances high-end clarity.
- • Häussel humbuckers offer a powerful, articulate tone with excellent note definition.
- • Glockenklang electronics provide versatile shaping options, from warm to aggressive.
CONS
- • Amboina wood can be susceptible to temperature and humidity changes, requiring care.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, may lack the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for players on a tighter budget.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
2 Häussel Humbuckers
Scale Length
34in
Frets
24
Strings
4
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Häussels have a tighter, more focused low-end and a slightly more refined high-end than many Dimarzio offerings – less 'muddy' and more articulate, leaning towards a modern rock/funk vibe.
It's a true bypass – when engaged, the Glockenklang electronics are completely disengaged, delivering a pure, passive tone from the Häussel pickups.
Amboina is a figured wood that can be a bit more reactive to humidity changes than standard hardwoods. Maintaining a stable environment (40-60% relative humidity) is recommended to prevent cracking or movement.
