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Pachyderm Instruments Baby Matthew Bass

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The Pachyderm Instruments Baby Matthew Bass is a perfect blend of craftsmanship and innovation, designed for both budding bassists and seasoned professionals. This electric bass offers a harmonious combination of classic aesthetics and modern technology, making it a versatile choice for any music genre. Its sleek body is designed for comfort during extended play sessions, ensuring you can focus on what truly matters—your music.

At the heart of the Baby Matthew Bass is its custom-designed split-coil pickups that deliver a rich, full-bodied sound. These pickups capture every nuance of your playing, from the subtle twang of a gentle pluck to the deep growl of a heavy riff. The maple neck provides a smooth playing experience, and the rosewood fingerboard adds warmth to the tonal palette, making it a joy to explore different musical textures.

Whether you’re laying down the groove in a studio session or rocking out on stage, the Baby Matthew Bass is equipped to handle it all. Its sturdy hardware and reliable tuning stability ensure that your bass lines remain consistent and in tune, even during the most demanding performances.

Key Features:

Custom-designed split-coil pickups for a rich, dynamic sound
Maple neck and rosewood fingerboard for smooth playability and warm tones
Sturdy hardware for reliable tuning stability
Versatile design suitable for various music genres
Ideal for both beginners and professional musicians

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The bass features a hand-rubbed oil/urethane finish with a bronze Pachyderm medallion, highlighting the attention to detail in its craftsmanship.
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The Baby Matthew Bass includes LED side fret markers with a dimmer switch, allowing for customizable brightness during low-light performances.
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The instrument is equipped with an EMG PA pickup and a Kahler whammy bridge, offering versatile tonal options and enhanced playability.
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This Pachyderm bass, crafted by Dan Maloney, is distinct from Les Claypool's traditional Carl Thompson models, used prominently in his earlier works.
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Les Claypool used this bass specifically for songs requiring an added edge during Primus tours, showcasing its suitability for live performances needing punchy and growly tones.
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Justin Chancellor

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In a screenshot from Justin Chancellor's story, he is seen holding the Pachyderm Instruments Bass, which was gifted to him by Les Claypool.

Les Claypool

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Primus

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Designed by Les Claypool and made by Les’s longtime friend and luthier, Dan Maloney, the bass was made to be the most comfortable and easy to play four string basses to his standards. This was one of two original basses that Les performed with onstage with Primus and has a walnut top with a maple back and exotic wood pick guard. It is 32” scale with LED lights in the side of the fingerboard and has a Kahler brand tremolo bar. Keeping the electronics simple, it has one single custom split EMG pickup with a single control knob. This combination of woods and electronics gives this particular bass a warm but punchy attack with a medium finish. This bass was auctioned in 2013 to help pay for the medical treatment of Les' nephew, Baby Matthew.