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The UB804 offers great playability and a feature set normally only found on basses in a much higher price range!

Ibanez is proud to introduce their first upright bass: the Ub804. This bass is the newest addition to the Bass Workshop series, and the very first instrument of its kind to be added to the Ibanez product line. This design (34” scale length) allows for a smooth transition from bass guitar to this particular upright. Its conical compound fingerboard radius perfectly facilitates smooth bowing and fast plucking. The compact Maple body was designed to balance form and function, resulting in a bass that provides outstanding visuals and incredible playability. Despite its compact body, the Ub804 does not sacrifice acoustic tone, projecting a robust natural sound. The smaller body also allows for quick and easy transport. The Aero Silk Piezo system is a Piezo system exclusive to Ibanez that enhances the acoustic “upright” quality of the sound. They calibrated this system to provide optimal performance on this upright bass. Whether bowing or plucking, this specially modified piezo system detects the unique vibrations of each individual string and then equalizes the output level. Unlike traditional full size uprights, players don’t have to adjust the electronics according to different playing styles. It enables players to switch their playing styles quickly and easily, which widens performance possibilities. Its simplified control layout has 1 volume and 1 tone control. The tone control offers a wide range of possible sounds so the Ub804 can be used for any style of music. Ub804 comes with a Tama Roadpro hardware stand. TAMA’s engineering designed the stand to securely hold the bass whilst delivering superior stability and durability. The subdued black color of the stand matches the mature nature of the Ub804. The Ub804 also comes with a padded gig bag that will carry everything; the bass itself, stand (included).

The UB804 offers great playability and a feature set normally only found on basses in a much higher price range.

Presenting the all new Ibanez UB804 Compact Electric Upright Bass. A Deluxe TAMA® Roadpro stand custom for Upright is included for great stability on any stage, and fits easily in the included custom gig bag. The Jatoba fingerboard has a reddish brown color which produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end. The amplified sound is provided by Ibanez's AeroSilk custom Upright pickup. Whether bowing or finger picking, this specially modified piezo system detects the vibrations of the strings that vibrates in different shapes, and then outputs the signals at equalized level.

A family owned and operated company that's been manufacturing strings for over 100 years!

The Galli Musical Strings Company was established in 1890 from Tommaso Galli who, more than a century ago, started the production of strings for musical instruments. At that time, the main activity was the production of the special natural gut strings. In 1950 the son, Roberto Galli, starts to work in the firm. He is the testimony of his father but above all he becomes the heir of his talent of "maestro" and expert in the art of making musical strings. In '70s, there is the introduction of the first innovations of the productive process. The use of materials of the highest quality and the hundred years experience are improved by the introduction of new productive processes and technologically advanced machineries. In 1985, the son of Roberto, Tommaso Galli, joins the company contributing with success to improve, as third generation of the Galli family, the hundred years old production of musical strings.

The best protection money can buy!

We know your guitar or bass is more than just ‘an instrument’. It’s your tool for expressing yourself when you’re in that creative mode. The BEST IN CLASS Starfish stand keeps your guitar, bass or other stringed instrument safely in check while waiting to be picked up and take center stage. It is the only 5-legged floor stand on the face of the planet, effectively making it the world’s safest place for your instrument to be. It’s also super safe for all types of finishes, including vintage nitro, and it folds out quickly so you can get to the important part, playing your music, in a matter of seconds.

Hottest Cables on the market!

Cabling designed and manufactured in Germany using the finest German materials 99.99% pure oxygen-free virgin (non-recycled) copper core and shield for superior signal transmission High-density copper shield for optimum noise rejection Noise-eliminating core sleeve Ultra-low capacitance / low resistance for pure signal up to 15 meters Hand-soldered Neutrik connectors Retail pricing typically 30% - 40% lower than other premium cable brands Lifetime warranty

A professional all in one unit!

A Bass Player's Dream Come True. Effects can be edited using 23 knobs and controlled via three built-in footswitches and an assignable expression pedal. This is the piece no bass player should be without!

Natural uncolored bass!

GR2x12 Custom White Cabinet! 700 Watts 24kg GRBass In keeping with the tradition of funk artists such as Sly Stone, Larry Graham, and Bootsy Collins - who all had “White” speaker cabinets...Robert has now chose to use these extraordinary custom white Bass Cabinets built by GRBass.

Light in weight, heavy on sound!

Bassist Robert Harper uses the ONE 800 Amp Head POWER 800 W RMS 4 ohm, 700W RMS 8 ohm

DIMENSIONS : 31 x 19 x 5 cm

Weight: 2,85 Kg

COLOURS black, white, custom colour

FRONT PANEL - Tuner / Vu-Meter - Input - Aux In - Gain - Deep filter - Low - mid Low - mid High - High - Bright filter - 3 freq for mid Low - 3 freq for mid High - Pure Sound - Volume DI (antibump) - Headphone master - Headphone output - Master Ch1 - Master Ch2 - Mute

REAR PANEL - Input 230-115v (auto selectable) - 9 Volt 300mA - Send/Return - Pre/Post DI - GND lift - DI Output - Speakon Ch1 - Speakon Ch2 - Fan (Studio/Live mode)

Custom Crafted!

The Stega pearl is part of the “Outstanding basses” of Paul Lairat’s range. It is produced in a limited edition of 25 instruments. Stega pearl bass is in Maple, covered with white paint and fully pearly. Finition : high-gloss varnish, special for pearl Poids : 4.1 kg Scale length : 34? GOLD HARDWARE : – Tuners : PL by GOTOH – Bridges : ABM – Pickups : DELANO Soapbar – Electronic : John East preamp – Strings : Optima gold

Acoustic sound at it's best!

The body of the “GABRIELLA” bass is made with five different woods : – Back in maple – Middle in mahogany and basswood – Top available in red cedar, curly red wood, burl of myrtle, burl of madrona, burl of maple, figured maple, quilted maple and flamed walnut. – Binding in ebony The neck of this bass is made with four different woods : – Six strips of maple, one strip of wengé, two strips of mahogany and two strips of walnut – Fretboard in ebony (24 frets)

Built like a Tank!

The body of the Stega bass is made with three different woods : – Splints are in walnut U.S, mahogany and maple – Body available in mahogany on the back, maple and walnut top or mahogny on the back and maple top. The neck of this bass is made with four different woods : – Six strips of maple, one strip of wengé, two strips of mahogany and two strips of walnut. – Fretboard in ebony (24 frets) Finish : Satin varnish

Light Weight and full of tone!

Delivering a full 500 Watts at 4 ohms, the ultra compact and lightweight Traynor SB500H is the ideal professional bass head for the musician on the move. Loaded with essential features including Active and Passive level instrument inputs XLR DI output, a versatile four band EQ with an additional low frequency expander, the SB500H allows virtually any tone to be dialed in quickly and easily.

The all-metal chassis with front mounted handles to protect the knobs and jacks ensures the SB500H is fully road ready. A rear mounted in-line effects loop, selectable Pre/Post EQ XLR DI output, front mounted tuner out (with mute) and heavy duty Speakon™ speaker outs are included.

The SB500H is made in Canada and like all Traynor products, covered by an unconditional two-year transferable warranty.

A Real Five Star Bass!!!

The Stega pearl is part of the “Outstanding basses” of Paul Lairat’s range. It is produced in a limited edition of 25 instruments. Stega pearl bass is in Maple, covered with white paint and fully pearly. Finish : high-gloss varnish, special for pearl Weight : 4.1 kg Scale length : 34? GOLD HARDWARE : – Tuners : GOTOH – Bridges : Duesenberg – Pickups : DELANO Soapbar – Electronic : John East preamp – Strings : Optima gold Price : Stega Pearl bass – 6633 € HT (+ TAXES of your country to be added) Available in 4, 5 and 6 strings All guitars and basses are handcrafted in France by Paul Lairat This instrument is delivered with leather bag Harvest, tools and certification of authenticity. If you want to order one instrument, please go on our “contact” page.