Tobias Growler IV
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Tobias
Growler IV
Product Info
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The Growler IV is a serious contender for players wanting a modern, powerful bass with a unique voice. That Bartolini pickup delivers a huge, defined low end while the asymmetrical neck makes it a joy to play. It’s a premium-priced instrument perfect for funk, rock, and any genre needing serious bottom-end authority.
Product Description
- Tobias Growler IV
- Electric Bass
- Body: Paulownia
- Bolt-on neck: Maple / purpleheart
- Fingerboard: Wenge
- Neck profile: Asymmetrical
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Bone nut
- 24 frets
- Pickup: Onen Bartolini Quad-Coil humbucker (bridge)
- Controls: Master Volume
- Blend (Coils) / Treble
- Bass stacked (Coil 1) / Treble
- Bass stacked (Coil 2)
- Two Mid Contour mini switches
- Babicz bridge
- Gotoh machine heads
- Black hardware
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Paulownia body provides surprisingly resonant, lightweight character.
- • Bartolini Quad-Coil delivers massive output with incredible clarity.
- • Asymmetrical neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playing speed.
- • Babicz bridge ensures rock-solid tuning stability and excellent sustain.
CONS
- • Paulownia, while lightweight, can be prone to dents without careful handling.
- • Stacked midrange controls can be overwhelming for less experienced users.
- • Natural finish highlights any imperfections in the wood grain; may not appeal to all.
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Key Features
Body Material
Paulownia
Neck Material
Maple / Purpleheart
Fingerboard
Wenge
Pickups
Onen Bartolini Quad-Coil humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
24
Strings
4 (likely Nickel-plated Steel, .045-.105)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's significantly more powerful and offers a wider frequency range, with a more articulate and defined low-end response.
It takes a little getting used to, but most find it more comfortable and ergonomic, reducing hand fatigue during longer playing sessions.
While the controls offer a lot of flexibility, the default settings are quite usable, and experimentation is key to unlocking its full potential.
