EBG Instruments Introduces EBG-5 Jigsaw Fretless Bass
EBG Instruments has introduced a new bass called the EBG-5 Jigsaw Fretless. Following the company’s previous styles, it is built around an aluminum center block with four sculpted iroko body pieces and a flamed maple top.
“The carbon neck generates a strong attack and demands the tone response,” EBG states. “This fretless bass impresses with its puristic appearance with its beautiful oiled curly maple top. Paired with the satin matt lacquered carbon neck, it is a beautiful mixture of natural wood and a modern appearance.”
EBG fits the bass with a pair of passive Häussel Noiseless Jazz Pickups and a volume/volume/tone control configuration. Other features include Graphtech Ratio tuners, an EBG Fatsus bridge, and an EBG inlay at the octave.
The EBG Instruments EBG-5 Jigsaw Fretless is available for order with a price point around $4,575.
EBG Instruments EBG-5 Jigsaw Fretless Bass Specs:
| Scale: | 34″ |
| Headplate: | Satin Finish (Anti-scratch) |
| Body: | Iroko (Kampala) With Flamed Walnut top, Black Aluminum Center Section |
| Body Finish: | Oiled |
| Neck: | EBG Full Carbon Neck |
| Neck Finish: | Satin Finish Coat |
| Fretboard: | Ebony With EBG Inlays |
| Frets: | 22 Jumbo (2.9mm Wide) |
| Pickups : | Passive Häussel Noiseless Jazz Pickups |
| Electronics: | Passive Electronics |
| Control Panel: | 2X Volume, 1x Tone |
| Machine Heads: | Graphtech Ratio Bk |
| Bridge: | EBG Fatsus Bass Bridge Bk |
| Saddle: | Brass Bone (45mm) |
| Strap Pins: | Security Locks Black |
| Weight: | 4.45 Kg (9.8 lbs) |
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.
Really cool but tremendously overpriced
In this price range I can get into Wal Bass territory. I’m sure these EBG instruments are fantastic to play but I have a feeling it would be challenging to resale at anything close to original price
Absolutely. People have lost their mind. I can get a vintage jazz bass for that
Silly!