Tobias Killer B IV
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Tobias
Killer B IV
Product Info
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The Killer B IV is a seriously refined instrument. It's got a really focused, punchy sound – think modern funk, progressive rock, or anything needing a tight, defined low end. If you’re a player who appreciates a comfortable neck profile and a premium-priced, well-built bass, this one’s definitely worth a look.
Product Description
- Tobias Killer B IV
- Electric Bass
- Body: Sapele
- Bolt-on neck: Maple / purpleheart
- Fingerboard: Wenge
- Neck profile: Asymmetrical
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Bone nut
- 24 frets
- Pickups: Two Bartolini four-String Tobias Radiused Top humbuckers
- Controls: Master Volume
- Blend (neck and bridge volume)
- Treble
- Bass
- Three mid-frequency three-way mini switches
- Babicz bridge
- Gotoh machine heads
- Black hardware
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Sapele body offers a warm, resonant, and articulate tonal foundation.
- • Asymmetrical neck profile provides exceptional comfort and playing speed.
- • Bartolini pickups deliver a powerful, defined low-end with clear upper harmonics.
- • Babicz bridge ensures precise intonation and excellent string vibration transfer.
CONS
- • Sapele can be a heavier tonewood, potentially fatiguing for extended playing.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to basses with more complex EQ options.
- • The purpleheart/wenge combination might not appeal to all players aesthetically.
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Key Features
Body Material
Sapele
Neck Material
Maple / Purpleheart
Fingerboard
Wenge
Pickups
Bartolini Four-String Tobias Radiused Top Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
24
Strings
4
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bartolini pickups in this bass offer a more refined, less aggressive active tone than some others; they're known for their clarity and controlled dynamics.
Yes, it's a noticeable difference – it's thinner on the treble side and thicker on the bass side, which many players find more ergonomic and comfortable for faster playing.
The Babicz bridge improves sustain and note clarity by minimizing energy loss; it provides a more direct connection between the strings and the body, resulting in a tighter, more defined sound.
