Maybach Motone J Sonic Blue Aged
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Maybach
Motone J Sonic Blue Aged
Product Info
Article Number:
615282
Brand:
Maybach
Model:
Motone J Sonic Blue Aged
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$2,308.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Maybach Motone J is a seriously cool, vintage-voiced bass. The aged Sonic Blue finish looks fantastic, and the Moon Spruce body gives it a real depth of tone. It's perfect for players chasing a classic J-bass vibe with a touch of European craftsmanship – ideal for Motown, blues, or any style needing that warm, punchy low end.
Product Description
- Maybach Motone J Sonic Blue Aged
- Electric Bass
- Body: Moon spruce
- Bolt-on neck: Solid maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: Dots
- Fingerboard radius: 184 mm
- Scale: 864 mm
- Bone nut
- Nut width: 38 mm
- Pickups: Two Amber Waterfall single coils
- Two volume and one tone control
- Machine heads: Gotoh GB640L
- Strings: D'Addario .045 - .105
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Finish: Aged
- Colour: Sonic Blue
- Includes gig bag
- Made in Czech Republic
PROS
- • Moon spruce body delivers resonant warmth and sustain.
- • Gotoh GB640L tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability.
- • Amber Waterfall pickups offer a clear, articulate vintage tone.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy, responsive feel.
CONS
- • Aged finish might not appeal to players preferring a pristine look.
- • 864mm scale feels longer, requiring adjustment for some players.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to active basses or humbuckers.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Moon Spruce
Neck Material
Solid Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Dot Inlays
Pickups
Amber Waterfall Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
22 (likely medium-jumbo, based on Maybach's typical specs)
Strings
D'Addario .045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - typical for a spruce body bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
The aged finish is thinner, allowing more of the wood's natural resonance to project. It's subtly more open and airy than a thicker gloss finish would be.
Yes, they are standard single-coil pickups and readily replaceable, although their unique voicing will be hard to replicate exactly.
The 864mm scale requires a bit more reach; players with smaller hands might find it slightly less comfortable, but it's manageable with practice.
