Eastwood Expands Its Mark Sandman Tribute Bass to Four Strings
Last year, Eastwood Guitars unveiled “The Sandman,” a two-string bass modeled after Morphine bassist Mark Sandman‘s heavily modified Premier Scroll Bass. The company has now collaborated with Sandman’s estate to introduce the Sandman Deluxe 4-string, which pays tribute to the original Premier design.
“Its 34” scale, authentic scroll-body silhouette, inlaid scroll and streaked Ebony veneer top deliver the unmistakable looks and dark, resonant character of the 2-String Deluxe, with the added range and versatility of a traditional four-string bass,” the company writes.
The Sandman Deluxe 4-string is built with a mahogany body, maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard with white double dot inlays. Eastwood fits it with a pair of custom D-Style pickups with a volume/volume/tone control layout. Other features include an F-style bridge, vintage-style tuners, and a satin finish.
Hear it in action with this demo from Michael Weber:
The Eastwood “The Sandman” Deluxe 4-string Bass is available now for $1,399.
Eastwood “The Sandman” Deluxe 4-string Bass Photos:
Eastwood “The Sandman” Deluxe 4-string Bass Specs:
| Construction: | Bolt-on |
| Scale: | 34″ |
| Body: | Mahogany |
| Top: | Ebony Veneer with Inlaid Scroll |
| Neck: | Maple |
| Neck Shape: | C |
| Fingerboard: | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12″ |
| Frets: | 20 Jumbo |
| Inlays: | White Double Dots |
| Pickups: | Custom D-Style |
| Electronics: | Passive |
| Bridge: | F-style, 19mm Spacing |
| Tuners: | Vintage Style with Chrome Buttons |
| Finish: | Satin |
| Other: | 1-Ply Ivory Pickguard |
| Average Weight: | 8 lbs |
| Orientation: | Right-Hand Only |
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