Bass of the Week: Overwater Basses Progress Series IV Standard 5-String
This week we’re checking out a killer Progress Series IV Standard 5-string bass by Overwater Basses. Its swamp ash body has a gorgeous walnut top that’s matched with a walnut headstock cap, walnut fingerboard binding, and walnut block inlays.
The 3-piece neck is fitted with an ebony fingerboard. For electronics, Overwater went with their OW SB pickups and an active 3-band EQ.
Get the rundown with sound samples in this clip by Dan Ezard.
Overwater Basses Progress Series IV Standard 5-string Bass Specs:
| Scale: | 34.5″ |
| Body: | Swamp Ash |
| Top: | Walnut |
| Head: | Matching Walnut |
| Neck: | 3 piece Maple |
| Fingerboard: | Ebony with Walnut Binding |
| Position Markers: | Walnut block inlays |
| Frets: | 24 |
| Pick-ups: | OW SB |
| Controls/EQ: | Active, Ow 3 band |
| Hardware: | Chrome, Black, or Gold |
| Bridge Spacing: | 18mm |
| Machines: | OW Enclosed bass mini |
| Finish: | Natural Satin |
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how much $$$?