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Description

The Eastwood Airline Map Bass is a tribute to vintage design with a modern twist, making it a standout choice for bassists seeking both style and performance. This electric bass captures the retro aesthetic of the 1960s Airline Map guitars, known for their distinctive body shape and unique sound. Crafted with attention to detail, the Map Bass features a chambered mahogany body that enhances resonance and sustain, delivering a rich, full-bodied tone that will satisfy any genre from rock to jazz.

Equipped with a pair of powerful Alnico Hot-10 humbucker pickups, this bass offers a versatile sonic palette, allowing you to dial in anything from deep, smooth lows to bright, punchy highs. The bolt-on maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard provides a comfortable playing experience, while the adjustable bridge ensures precise intonation and action. The vintage-style hardware and controls give you that classic look and feel, while modern touches ensure you stay in tune and in control during performances.

For musicians who love the blend of vintage charm and contemporary playability, the Eastwood Airline Map Bass is a remarkable choice that stands out in both sound and style.

Key Features:

  • Chambered mahogany body for enhanced resonance
  • Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
  • Alnico Hot-10 humbucker pickups for versatile tones
  • Adjustable bridge for precise intonation
  • Vintage-style hardware and controls
  • Unique 1960s-inspired body shape

Product specs

Brand Airline
Model Airline Map Bass
Finish Black, Seafoam Green, White
Year 2010s
Categories 4-String Basses, Short Scale Basses
Active / Passive Pickups Passive Pickups
Active Preamp No Preamp
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Double Cutaway
Color Family Black, Green, White
Finish Style Gloss
Fretboard Material Pau Ferro, Rosewood
Neck Material Maple
Number of Frets 22
Number of Strings 4-String
Offset Body Offset Body
Pickup Configuration HH
Right / Left Handed Right Handed

FAQs

What type of music is the Eastwood Airline Map Bass best suited for?

The Eastwood Airline Map Bass, with its HH pickup configuration and mahogany body, is versatile and well-suited for rock, blues, and alternative music, offering a warm, full-bodied tone.

Is the Eastwood Airline Map Bass suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Eastwood Airline Map Bass is suitable for beginners, especially with its short scale, which makes it easier to play for those with smaller hands or new to bass guitar.

What is the neck profile like on the Eastwood Airline Map Bass?

The Eastwood Airline Map Bass features a comfortable maple neck with a smooth finish, making it easy to navigate across its 22 frets.

Does the Eastwood Airline Map Bass have active or passive pickups?

The Eastwood Airline Map Bass is equipped with passive pickups, providing a classic and warm bass tone without the need for a battery-powered preamp.

What materials are used for the fretboard on the Eastwood Airline Map Bass?

The fretboard of the Eastwood Airline Map Bass is made from either Pau Ferro or Rosewood, both offering a smooth playing experience and contributing to the bass's rich tonal quality.

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Eastwood Airline Map Bass

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Demo: Airline MAP Bass demo by Patrick Hunter

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From the Archives: Airline MAP Bass demo - Paul Reich

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Eastwood Airline Map Bass.

Mods and upgrades

  • One owner added Ghost Pickups to the bridge saddles of the fretless version for improved fretless tones.

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Features and functionality

  • The Airline Map Bass is noted for its excellent slap tone, making it suitable for funk and slap bass styles.

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User experience

  • Multiple owners praise Eastwood for delivering quirky, vintage-inspired instruments that offer fun and quality at a good value.

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Comparisons

  • The Eastwood EEB-1 is based on an early Ampeg model from the 60s, providing a vintage aesthetic and sound profile.

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Critic Reviews

Review: Eastwood Airline Map Bass - Premier Guitar

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The Eastwood Airline Map Bass is a retro-inspired short-scale bass that scores high on aesthetics with its unique map-shaped design and smooth Seafoam green finish. It's lightweight and offers a comfortable playing experience, making it a good fit for blues and R&B. However, the initial setup can cause string rattling without adjustments, and the sound output is somewhat low, especially from the bridge pickup. While the bass shines with flatwound strings, it may lack the top-end clarity needed in band settings. Overall, it's a visually striking instrument with a classic vibe but may not suit all musical styles or setups.

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See how Phoebe Bridgers uses Eastwood Airline Map Bass

Phoebe Bridgers

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Bridgers can be seen playing an Eastwood Airline Map Bass in this performance with the band Sloppy Jane.

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Laurie Vincent

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In this video, of Slaves' set at Reading, We see Laurie using an Airline Map Bass in White ('Cheer up London', 'Nighty Nine' etc.) instead of his usual bass.

See how Colin Newman uses Eastwood Airline Map Bass

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On his Swim Studio website, Colin Newman of Colin Newman & Corrado Izzo, Wire, Githead, and Spigel*Newman*Colin*Malka, lists an Eastwood Airline Map Bass among the instruments used.

See how Seye Adelekan uses Eastwood Airline Map Bass

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Gorillaz

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At 1:03 you can see Seye use an Eastwood Airline Map Bass with Gorillaz

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In the photo, Henny Vrienten is seen playing an Eastwood Airline Map Bass.

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