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Bass of the Week: JClef Basses Heirloom Bass
Bass of the Week • February 5, 2024

Bass of the Week: JClef Basses Heirloom Bass

This week, we’re checking out a beautiful Heirloom model bass from New York’s JClef Basses. Billed as their most exclusive bass build yet, this bass celebrates the company’s fifth anniversary with an insane Amboyna Burl…

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This week, we’re checking out a beautiful Heirloom model bass from New York’s JClef Basses. Billed as their most exclusive bass build yet, this bass celebrates the company’s fifth anniversary with an insane Amboyna Burl top, a Curly Redwood core, and a Kingwood back. “The one-piece Mahogany neck and Camatillo fretboard provide a smooth playing experience, while the gold accents and Hipshot hardware add an extra layer of visual luxury,” JClef writes.…

Specs

Top
Ambonya Burl
Neck
1-piece Mahogany
Fingerboard
Camatillo
Pickups
Bartolini
Electronics
Aguilar OBP3 18-volt preamp
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