Thomann Rockabilly Sparkle Flames BP/V

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Thomann Rockabilly Sparkle Flames BP/V

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Rockabilly Sparkle Flames BP/V

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Product Info

Article Number: 422999
Brand: Thomann
Model: Rockabilly Sparkle Flames BP/V
Price: $1,043.90

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This Rockabilly Sparkle Flames bass is a fantastic entry point for players wanting that classic upright sound and style. The basswood construction delivers a surprisingly mellow tone, perfect for rockabilly, blues, and roots music. It's a fun, visually striking instrument that's ready to play right out of the gig bag.

Product Description

  • Thomann Rockabilly Sparkle Flames BP/V
  • Rockabilly Double Bass
  • Size: 3/4
  • back and sides made of laminated basswood
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Height adjustable endpin
  • Weight: approx. 10 kg
  • Strings: Gut-A-Like Vintage
  • Colour: Black with white edges and metallic blue-pink flames on the top
  • Gig bag and composite bow included
  • Made ready to play in Germany in the Thomann specialist string workshop
PROS
  • • Basswood laminate provides a surprisingly warm, resonant tone for the price.
  • • Gut-A-Like strings offer authentic vintage upright bass character and feel.
  • • Height-adjustable endpin caters to players of varying heights and playing styles.
  • • Sparkle finish adds a distinctive, rockabilly aesthetic – it’s a real looker.
CONS
  • • Basswood laminate, while warm, lacks the projection of higher-grade woods like maple.
  • • 3/4 size might be restrictive for taller players or those accustomed to full-size basses.
  • • Composite bow is functional but won’t match the response of a quality pernambuco bow.

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Key Features

Size 3/4
Top Laminated Basswood
Back & Sides Laminated Basswood
Fingerboard Ebony
Bow Included Composite
Weight approx. 10 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Basswood tends to be warmer and mellower than maple, lacking some of the brighter projection. It’s still a usable tone, but it won’t have the same cutting edge as a maple instrument.
It’s best suited for players 5’5” and under, but taller players can certainly use it with adjustments to the endpin height. However, a full-size bass might be more comfortable for extended playing sessions.
Yes, the Gut-A-Like strings are standard and easily replaceable. For a more robust sound, consider experimenting with steel or nylon core strings - just be mindful of the neck’s response to tension changes.

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