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The Carbonetti Guitars “Bowery” Bass Is What Happens When Vintage DNA Gets Reimagined
The Carbonetti Guitars • March 2, 2026

The Carbonetti Guitars “Bowery” Bass Is What Happens When Vintage DNA Gets Reimagined

James Carbonetti has a special way of infusing the spirit of vintage instruments with a modern, artistic sophistication. His style keeps evolving, and this week we’re featuring his latest and greatest: the Carbonetti “Bowery” Bass.…

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James Carbonetti has a special way of infusing the spirit of vintage instruments with a modern, artistic sophistication. His style keeps evolving, and this week we’re featuring his latest and greatest: the Carbonetti “Bowery” Bass. “I’ve always been inspired by and have a love for vintage Gibsons and unique vintage Fenders,” the Brooklyn-based luther tells us. “When one of my awesome clients, Oldrich Muller, asked me to build him my version of…

Specs

Body
Mahogany
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale
34”
Strings
La Bella Super Polished (47-107)
Pickups
Custom Carbonetti Humbuckers ( B’ 19.80k - M’ 17.28k - N’ 17.20k)
Bridge
Classic Bridge w/ 19mm Spacing
Tuners
Hipshot
Finish
Nitro Lacquer
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