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Description

Discover the Waterstone Premier Bass, a dynamic addition to any bassist's arsenal, known for its robust versatility and sleek design. Crafted with precision, this electric bass offers a harmonious blend of classic appeal and modern functionality, making it ideal for both aspiring musicians and seasoned performers.

The Waterstone Premier Bass is equipped with dual humbucking pickups, delivering a rich, full-bodied sound that excels across diverse musical genres, from jazz to rock and beyond. Its responsive tone controls allow for easy modulation and customization, enabling players to effortlessly shape their unique sound. The sleek neck profile ensures comfortable playability, reducing fatigue during long sessions or live gigs.

Built for durability and performance, this bass features a solid body construction that enhances resonance and sustain. The carefully chosen materials and craftsmanship ensure that the Waterstone Premier Bass not only sounds impeccable but is also built to withstand the rigors of regular use. Experience seamless transitions across the fretboard, thanks to its meticulously designed fingerboard, which offers both precision and fluidity.

Whether you're laying down a groove in the studio or taking center stage, the Waterstone Premier Bass is your reliable partner in creating unforgettable musical experiences.

Key Features:

  • Dual humbucking pickups for versatile sound
  • Comfortable neck profile for easy playability
  • Tone controls for customizable sound shaping
  • Solid body construction for enhanced resonance and durability
  • Designed for a wide range of musical styles

Reviews

Owner Insights

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

Mods and upgrades

  • Some owners suggest splitting Precision Bass pickups across different zones to replicate Sandman's setup.

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User experience

  • An owner had to replace tuners and strap buttons for improved performance, utilizing leftover parts from other projects.

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Use cases and applications

  • Mark Sandman's bass often used D-A or C-A tuning, differing from standard E-A tuning found on similar models.

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Features and functionality

  • Sandman's bass is noted for having only two strings, emphasizing its unique design approach.

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Comparisons

  • The pickup configuration on Sandman's bass doesn't align with typical Jazz Bass layouts, with more distance between pickups.

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peasinafookinpod420

Amazing bass!

Found this bass on reverb for like $350, bought it just because of vibes. Knew nothing about it other than what the listing said.

I normally play short scale basses (my two other main basses are 30" and 27" scales respectively), so that was definitely a change that took some getting used to. But the sound out of these pickups are incredible, and are especially comfortable with lower tunings and distortions.

The other listings on Reverb are not that expensive and 100% worth purchasing if you're interested in a longer scale bass.

Preferred Settings + Usage:

I have Alembic round(ish)wound strings on it, and I've got it tuned BEAD.

Artist usage

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See how Mark Sandman uses Waterstone Premier Bass

Mark Sandman

Singer, Bassist

Morphine

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The official Waterstone website states that they were inspired to make this bass because of Sandman's original Premier Scroll bass.

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