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Bass of the Week: Overwater Basses Progress Series IV Standard 5-String
Bass of the Week

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.

Bass of the Week: Overwater Basses Hollowbody Carved Top
Bass of the Week

Bass of the Week: Overwater Basses Hollowbody Carved Top

Overwater Basses has a beautiful hollowbody carved top bass in their lineup that is absolutely stunning. The model comes in “full depth” or “thinline” versions.

Overwater Basses Announces J Series Scott Devine Bass Model
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Overwater Basses Announces J Series Scott Devine Bass Model

After releasing the Scott Devine Series bass in 2011, Overwater Basses has announced the J Series “Scott Devine Model.” The new model is based on the 4-string bass he uses in the majority of his YouTube bass lesson videos. “Based on the original custom 4 string bass we built for Scott back in 2010, encompassing all the physical attributes associated...

Overwater Introduces Scott Devine Signature SDS Lite Bass
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Overwater Introduces Scott Devine Signature SDS Lite Bass

Overwater’s Scott Devine Signature series has a new model with the announcement of the SDS Lite. Modeled after Devine’s fretless bass, the Lite version is a slightly lighter weight instrument that the company says has a “smoother, more neutral voicing.” The SDS Lite keeps with Devine’s shorter 33? scale preference and is available in 4 or 5-string versions. Its 3-piece...

Bass of the Week: Overwater Basses Expression Semi-Acoustic Bass
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Bass of the Week: Overwater Basses Expression Semi-Acoustic Bass

U.K.-based company Overwater Basses stretches things with their Expression model, a semi-acoustic bass built with a solid spruce top and 3? deep hollow Central American mahogany body bound in Cocobolo. Its body has elements of a violin-shape and a single-cut with a the lower horn cutaway for better access to up to the 22nd fret. Available in 4, 5, and...

Overwater Announces Inspiration Series Basses
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Overwater Announces Inspiration Series Basses

Overwater has introduced the Inspiration Series, a new range of basses built in their custom shop that are made in batch to keep prices down. Available in 4 and 5-string versions, the basses come in solid color and Metallic Flare finishes, though Deluxe versions sport figured maple tops. Common features to all the Inspiration Series are 3-piece maple necks, rosewood...

Overwater Introduces Scott Devine Signature Series Bass
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Overwater Introduces Scott Devine Signature Series Bass

Overwater Basses have unveiled the first of their new line of signature instruments- the Scott Devine Signature Series Bass. Devine, who has performed with Georgie Fame, The Four Tops, Spyro Gyra and more, worked with the UK-based company to design the 5-string bass, which is strung with a high C. Devine’s signature bass features bolt-on construction and a 33” scale...

Overwater Basses Revamps String Lines
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Overwater Basses Revamps String Lines

Overwater has refreshed their line of strings with new Regular and Extra Long sets. Made in the UK, the strings are available as nickel or stainless steel. According to the company, the Regular length best suits all 34″ and 35″ scale instruments, while the Extra Long is designed for 36″ scale basses as well as those with “through body” stringing....

Gear Watch: New Models From Overwater Basses
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Gear Watch: New Models From Overwater Basses

Overwater Basses has unveiled three new basses: the J-Series 4 Classic, Perception Std Deluxe 4, and their first ever 6-string Singlecut. The J-Series 4 Classic features a 34″ scale and sports a Swamp Ash body, 1-piece Maple neck, and Rosewood bound fretboard. The electronics are all custom Overwater, including OW Hum Cancelling Pickups and an OW 2-band passive/active system. The...