Bass of the Week: Universum Guitars Epsilon UJ4
This week we’re checking out the Universum Guitars Epsilon UJ4, a unique bass that blends several design elements. Built in Ukraine, it has a unique, conch-like soundhole created using Golden Ratio principles.
The body is built using sycamore maple with flamed and carved figured maple for the top. Its seven-piece neck is constructed of flamed sycamore maple and walnut, while the wenge fingerboard is bound in flamed maple. Universum fits the UJ4 with a pair of Dimarzio Ultra Jazz pickups and a Volume/Tone/Balance control configuration. Other features include Grover lightweight tuners, a Unimatic bridge, and an assortment of color options.
Universum Guitars Epsilon UJ4 Bass Specs:
Strings: | 4 |
Construction: | Set Neck |
Scale: | 34″ |
Body: | Sycamore Maple |
Top: | Flame Carved Figured Maple |
Body Finish: | High Gloss Polyester |
Neck: | 7-piece Flame Sycamore Maple/Walnut |
Neck Shape: | C |
Fingerboard: | Wenge |
Binding: | Flame Maple |
Fingerboard Radius: | 12″ |
Frets: | 21 |
Pickups: | Dimarzio Ultra Jazz |
Controls: | Volume, Tone, Balance |
Bridge: | Unimatic |
Tuners: | Grover Lightweight |