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Bass of the Week • August 29, 2016

Bass of the Week: Meridian Guitars Jazz Evolution Carbon

The Story

Since its introduction in 1960, there have been many bass models inspired by the Fender Jazz. This week we’re checking out an exceptional Italian riff on the classic with the Meridian Guitars Jazz Evolution Carbon. The bass features an ash body with a charcoal burst color and polyurethane satin finish. Its neck is made from maple that was harvested 30 years ago and left to age. The fretboard, on the other hand,…