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 |
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
