Bass of the Week: DTC Bass Guitars 5-String Multiscale Singlecut
This DTC Bass Guitars instrument caught my eye for its intense purple finish over the burl top, which looks like you’re staring into space. However, it’s got loads of other great features, too.
Built with a mahogany body, the bass is a singlecut and multiscale design for a modern approach to bass playing. The stabilized burl top almost hides its three EMG 40DCX pickups, which are angled to accentuate the angle of the bridge. Its neck is a highly figured piece of roasted birdseye maple that continues the galactic vibe while the back has a cool wood inlay that is stained to match the top.
Finally, DTC fitted it with Gotoh tuners, a Hipshot bridge, and a Darkglass Electronics preamp. I wasn’t familiar with DTC before seeing this bass, but I’m certainly looking forward to seeing more.
DTC Bass Guitars 5-String Multiscale Singlecut Bass Specs:
| Body: | Mahogany |
| Top: | Stabilized Burl |
| Fingerboard: | Indian Rosewood |
| Neck: | Roasted Birdseye Maple |
| Pickups: | EMG 40 DCX |
| Preamp: | Darkglass |
| Tuners: | Gotoh |
| Bridge: | Hipshot |
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.
OMG doesn’t even begin to cover it. This is GORGEOUS!
This is perhaps the most beautiful instrument I’ve ever seen. Too bad there’s not a demo video to hear it.