Bass of the Week: Ele Basses Naga
This week we’re taking a look at the Naga from Ele Basses. Named after the serpent creature found in Hindu mythology, the singlecut bass’s body shape was inspired by the curves in the body of reptiles.
This particular example of the Naga is a four-string built with an ash body, buckeye burl top, and a five-piece maple and padauk neck with carbon fiber reinforcements. Its ebony fingerboard is fitted with LED side markers for better visibility on dark stages. The pickups are a pair of Ele’s neodymium stacked coils with volume and blend controls. Other features include an ebony adjustable bridge, Gotoh tuners, and matching buckeye burl knobs and pickup covers.
Ele Basses Naga Bass Specs:
| Strings: | 4 |
| Construction: | Set Neck |
| Scale: | 34″ |
| Body: | Ash |
| Top: | Buckeye Burl |
| Neck: | 5-piece Maple/Padauk |
| Fretboard: | Ebony |
| Frets: | 24 Stainless Steel |
| Markers: | LED Side Dots |
| Pickups: | Ele Neodymium Stacked Coils |
| Electronics: | Passive Circuit |
| Bridge: | Ebony Adjustable |
| Tuners: | Gotoh |
| Other: | Buckeye Burl Knobs and Pickup Covers, Dunlop Strap Locks |
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.
