Tobias Growler V
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Tobias
Growler V
Product Info
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The Tobias Growler V is a seriously impressive instrument. That Bartolini pickup delivers a huge, modern low-end with incredible clarity, while the asymmetrical neck makes it a joy to play. It's a great choice for players seeking a powerful, focused sound for rock, funk, or modern styles – it's a premium-priced workhorse bass.
Product Description
- Tobias Growler V
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Paulownia
- Neck-through-body neck: Maple / purpleheart
- Fingerboard: Wenge
- Neck profile: Asymmetrical
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Bone nut
- 24 frets
- Pickup: 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
- Machine Heads: Gotoh
- Black hardware
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Paulownia body offers surprising resonance and lightweight feel.
- • Bartolini Quad-Coil delivers powerful, articulate low-end response.
- • Asymmetrical neck profile promotes comfortable, fast playing across the fretboard.
- • Babicz bridge ensures exceptional tuning stability and string vibration transfer.
CONS
- • Paulownia body, while lightweight, can be susceptible to dings without proper care.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to basses with more complex control sets.
- • The wenge fingerboard can feel quite dry; requires diligent moisturizing.
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Key Features
Body Material
Paulownia
Neck Material
Maple / Purpleheart
Fingerboard
Wenge
Pickups
Bartolini Quad-Coil humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
24
Strings
5
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's noticeably more powerful and articulate than many standard pickups, providing a tight, defined low-end without muddiness.
It might take a little getting used to, but most find it offers a more ergonomic and comfortable playing experience once adapted.
The Blend adjusts the coil balance, allowing you to dial in different tonal characteristics; the stacked controls then fine-tune the overall EQ within that range.
