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Continue ShoppingVentura Violin Bass Sunburst 1970s
Short-Scale 4-String Semi-Hollow Body Bass Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in Japan.
Ventura Violin Bass Sunburst 1970s
Used
Used
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish Details: Original
Top Material: Maple Top
Body Material: Maple Body
Body Details: Semi-hollow maple body
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "U" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .88" (1st fret), 1.01" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 9.50"Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 30 1/2"
Neck Details: Bolt-on three piece maple neck with bound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment.
Electronics: Original unmarked humbucker pickups and electronics, with 3-way toggle switch and master volume/tone controls. As the instrument originates from Japan, the pots do not have standardized date codes.
Pickup Measurements: 7.9k (neck), 7.8k (bridge)
Hardware: The low E tuner has been replaced. The nut also appear to be non-original.
Weight: 7lbs 14oz
Modifications/Repairs: Non-original low E tuner and nut.
Case Details: The bass will be paired with a gig bag.
Cosmetic Condition: The bass shows moderate cosmetic wear, appropriate for its age. The finish is glossy with patches of hazing, light scratches, and numerous small dings and chips. There are finish scratches under the strings in front of the bridge, as well as additional scratches on the back. There is an approx. 4" finish crack on the back of the body, which is cosmetic only.
Serial Number: 0102469
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with medium-low action and light neck relief; the truss rod has somewhat limited adjustability. The frets are wide and tall with minor wear. This model dates to the 1970s.
Summary
Finish Details: Original
Top Material: Maple Top
Body Material: Maple Body
Body Details: Semi-hollow maple body
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "U" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .88" (1st fret), 1.01" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 9.50"Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 30 1/2"
Neck Details: Bolt-on three piece maple neck with bound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment.
Electronics: Original unmarked humbucker pickups and electronics, with 3-way toggle switch and master volume/tone controls. As the instrument originates from Japan, the pots do not have standardized date codes.
Pickup Measurements: 7.9k (neck), 7.8k (bridge)
Hardware: The low E tuner has been replaced. The nut also appear to be non-original.
Weight: 7lbs 14oz
Modifications/Repairs: Non-original low E tuner and nut.
Case Details: The bass will be paired with a gig bag.
Cosmetic Condition: The bass shows moderate cosmetic wear, appropriate for its age. The finish is glossy with patches of hazing, light scratches, and numerous small dings and chips. There are finish scratches under the strings in front of the bridge, as well as additional scratches on the back. There is an approx. 4" finish crack on the back of the body, which is cosmetic only.
Serial Number: 0102469
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with medium-low action and light neck relief; the truss rod has somewhat limited adjustability. The frets are wide and tall with minor wear. This model dates to the 1970s.
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- Brand: Ventura
Description & Specs
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic
condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our
Used and Vintage experts.
| Finish Details: | Original |
| Body Material: | Maple |
| Body Details: | Semi-hollow maple body |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "U" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .88" (1st fret), 1.01" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 9.50" |
| Nut Width: | 1-9/16" |
| Scale Length: | 30 1/2" |
| Neck Details: | Bolt-on three piece maple neck with bound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. |
| Electronics: | Original unmarked humbucker pickups and electronics, with 3-way toggle switch and master volume/tone controls. As the instrument originates from Japan, the pots do not have standardized date codes. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 7.9k (neck), 7.8k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | The low E tuner has been replaced. The nut also appear to be non-original. |
| Weight: | 7lbs 14oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | Non-original low E tuner and nut. |
| Case Details: | The bass will be paired with a gig bag. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The bass shows moderate cosmetic wear, appropriate for its age. The finish is glossy with patches of hazing, light scratches, and numerous small dings and chips. There are finish scratches under the strings in front of the bridge, as well as additional scratches on the back. There is an approx. 4" finish crack on the back of the body, which is cosmetic only. |
| Serial Number: | 0102469 |
| Tech Notes: | The bass plays well with medium-low action and light neck relief; the truss rod has somewhat limited adjustability. The frets are wide and tall with minor wear. This model dates to the 1970s. |