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Bass of the Week: Ristic Guitars #001
Bass of the Week • July 31, 2023

Bass of the Week: Ristic Guitars #001

This week, we’re checking out Bass #001 by Ristic Guitars out of Norway. Handmade by luthier Sasha Ristic, the beautiful bass features neck-through construction with a five-piece maple neck, mahogany body wings, and a curly…

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This week, we’re checking out Bass #001 by Ristic Guitars out of Norway. Handmade by luthier Sasha Ristic, the beautiful bass features neck-through construction with a five-piece maple neck, mahogany body wings, and a curly maple top. The ebony fretboard has a 14-inch radius with mahogany binding and 24 stainless steel frets. For electronics, Ristic opted for a pair of Delano Xtender 4HE/S, each with series/parallel switches. They feed into an Audere…

Specs

Body Mahogany
Top Curly Maple
Neck 5-piece Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale 34″
Pickups Delano Xtender 4HE/S
Electronics Audere Preamp
Bridge Hipshot
Tuners Schaller
Finish Oil
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Holcomb Guitars’ Nadacaster Bass Features a Pickup You Can Move While You Play
Bass of the Week • September 7, 2026

Holcomb Guitars’ Nadacaster Bass Features a Pickup You Can Move While You Play

The Fretboard Summit in Chicago, Illinois on August 20-22 featured over 100 exhibitors showcasing some of the finest luthier work around. Of all the incredible instruments, this Holcomb Guitar Nadacaster Bass nearly stole the show.…

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