Torillo Shevette 5 Double Cut Spalted
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Torillo
Shevette 5 Double Cut Spalted
Product Info
Article Number:
519620
Brand:
Torillo
Model:
Shevette 5 Double Cut Spalted
Category:
Premium Basses
Price:
$3,848.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Torillo Shevette 5 is a serious instrument—a real statement piece. The combination of mahogany, spalted maple, and those Toneshaper pickups gives it a warm, woody tone with surprising clarity and punch. It's ideal for the discerning player seeking a premium, German-crafted bass with a unique look and feel.
Product Description
- Torillo Shevette 5 Double Cut Spalted Maple
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- Closed top: spalted maple
- Interlayer veneer: roasted maple
- Bolt-on 3-piece neck: Maple with carbon reinforcement
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: Mother-of-Pearl dots
- Matched headstock
- Scale: 864 mm
- 24 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Torillo Toneshaper Dual Coils (parallel) in a spalted maple wooden body
- Electronics: 2-band Torillo preamp with tone control (active/passive)
- Controls: 2x volume
- balance
- high-mid boost
- bass boost
- tone
- Switch: active/passive
- Hipshot bridge
- Black hardware
- Factory strings: Galli 45-130 nickel
- Colour: Natural
- Incl. mono bag
- Handcrafted in Germany
PROS
- • Spalted maple top offers stunning visuals and subtly complex tonal character.
- • Torillo Toneshaper pickups deliver a remarkably articulate and balanced voice.
- • Roasted maple neck interlayer adds stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Hipshot bridge provides exceptional tuning stability and transfer of energy.
CONS
- • The mahogany body can make it a bit heavier than some players prefer.
- • The 2-band preamp, while good, limits tonal sculpting compared to more complex systems.
- • Spalted maple patterns vary, so aesthetic consistency isn't guaranteed.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Spalted Maple top and Roasted Maple interlayer
Neck Material
Maple with Carbon Reinforcement
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 Torillo Toneshaper Dual Coils (parallel)
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
24
Strings
Galli 45-130 nickel
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Toneshaper is more focused on a natural, woody tone—less aggressive than a Sterling. It’s excellent for a more vintage-inspired sound, while the Sterling has a more modern, scooped character.
It provides excellent stability without feeling overly rigid. The neck retains a comfortable amount of flex for a modern playing experience.
Spalted maple is a natural product, so each top is unique. While Torillo strives for consistency, expect variations in the figuring and color distribution.
