Solar Guitars Unleashes Johan Niemann Signature Bass
Solar Guitars has added to its artist line by announcing the Johan Niemann signature bass. The Evergrey bassist’s new axe is a take on their Type AB model and is called the AB1.4JN.
“Johan’s signature model that boasts distinctive split block fretboard inlays and EMG active pickups that include a powerful preamp section,“ Solar writes.
The Solar AB1.4JN is built with an alder body and flamed maple veneer, as well as a five-piece maple and jatoba neck. Other features include EMG PJ pickups with their BTS preamp and a Hipshot bridge. Another cool note is that it comes in B standard tuning with string gauges from .065 to .130.
Check out this quick clip of Niemann with his bass:
The Solar Guitars Johan Niemann Signature AB1.4JN is available now for $1,499.
Solar Guitars Johan Niemann Signature AB1.4JN Bass Specs:
| Scale: | 34″ |
| Body: | Alder |
| Top: | Flame Maple |
| Neck: | 5-piece Maple/Jatoba |
| Neck Profile: | C Shape |
| Fretboard: | Ebony |
| Frets: | 24 Super Jumbo |
| Inlays: | Split Block, Solar Logo at 12th Fret |
| Side Dots: | Luminlay |
| Binding: | Black |
| Pickups: | EMG PJ |
| Electronics: | EMG BTS |
| Tuners: | Solar |
| Bridge: | Hipshot |
| Finish: | Flame Black Burst Matte |
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