Overwater Announces Inspiration Series Basses

Overwater Inspiration Bass

Overwater has introduced the Inspiration Series, a new range of basses built in their custom shop that are made in batch to keep prices down.

Available in 4 and 5-string versions, the basses come in solid color and Metallic Flare finishes, though Deluxe versions sport figured maple tops.

Common features to all the Inspiration Series are 3-piece maple necks, rosewood or maple fingerboards, and a 3-piece ash body. The pickups are a pair of Overwater’s soapbars matched with an Overwater/John East 3-band EQ. Gotoh tuners and a black Overwater Ultra Light bridge round out the hardware.

The Overwater Inspiration Series will be available later this month with prices ranging from £1295 to £1595 (approx. $2,086 to $2,569 USD). For more, check out the Overwater website.

Overwater Inspiration Gallery:

Overwater Inspiration Specs:

  • Scale: 34? on 4-string; 35? on 5-string
  • Neck: 3 Piece Maple
  • Fretboard: Rosewood or Maple
  • Body: 3 Piece Ash
  • Top: Book matched solid maple with dual veneer accents (Deluxe) / optional scratch plate
  • Machines: Black Generic Gotoh
  • Bridge: Black Overwater Ultra Light
  • Pick-Ups: Overwater Soapbar
  • Electronics: Overwater / John East 3 Band
  • Controls: Vol + Pull Bright, Blend, 3 Band EQ
  • Limited Options Available

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  1. Fack the 5 string. I say!

    • Those are for people who cant make up their mind if they want to play Bass or guitar

    • A lower fifth string makes a BASS more , well, bass… I would question this with extended range basses that have 8 strings or more, and use actual guitar strings.

  2. 5 strings are a necessity for some songs. And what’s wrong with having 2 octaves under your fingers without moving your hand? :P

    • I completely agree with you. Personally, I find 4 string basses to be a little limited in regards to extra low registers, so a five string bass suits me well.

  3. Some people just get upset when they see that 5th string, huh?