Vola Guitars Announces the Vasti 5 STM J1 Bass
Vola Guitars has teamed up with The Dali Thundering Concept bassist Steve Tréguier to create the Vasti 5 STM J1, which also marks the introduction of the Vola ATR-1 Active 3-band EQ. Featuring a unique body shape and wood choices, Vola says the instrument is “equipped with a myriad of cutting-edge features.”
Its roasted maple neck has an extended 35-inch scale with a roasted maple fingerboard inlaid with a Mother of Pearl “ST” logo at the 12th fret. The ash body comes in a sandblasted Olympic White Matte finish and is fitted with Vola’s SB5 pickups in the neck and bridge positions. The new ATR-1 preamp has bass, mid, and treble controls with a mini-switch for active/passive operation. It also has a kill switch.
Vola opted for Gotoh hardware with a 303 SJ 5 bridge and GB707 tuners.
The Vola Guitars Vasti 5 STM J1 is handmade in Japan. It is available direct for $1,319.
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Vola Guitars Vasti 5 STM J1 Bass Specs:
| Construction: | Bolt-on |
| Scale: | 35″ |
| Body: | Ash |
| Neck: | Roasted maple, |
| Neck Shape: | Vola Modern C shape (bass) 1F(21.5mm)/ 12F(24mm) |
| Fingerboard: | Roasted Maple |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12″ Radius |
| Inlays: | MOP “ST” Logo on 12F |
| Frets: | 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel |
| Nut: | 45mm Graphtech |
| Pickups: | Vola SB5 N, Vola SB5 B |
| Electronics: | Vola ATR-1 Active 3-band EQ |
| Controls: | 1 Volume, 1 Balance, Vola ATR-I Active 3band EQ, 1mini switch(passive/active), Killswitch |
| Bridge: | Gotoh 303 SJ 5 Bass bridge w/String thru the body |
| Tuners: | Gotoh GB707(3:2) |
| Strings: | D'Addario |
| Country of Origin: | Handmade in Japan |
| Case: | Vola Custom Series Gig bag |
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