{"id":222,"date":"2023-02-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bassoftheweek.com\/?post_type=bass&p=222"},"modified":"2026-09-13T08:46:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T08:46:41","slug":"bass-of-the-week-torillo-fendt-the-element-bass","status":"publish","type":"bass","link":"https:\/\/bassoftheweek.com\/?bass=bass-of-the-week-torillo-fendt-the-element-bass","title":{"rendered":"Bass of the Week: Torillo & Fendt \u201cThe Element Bass\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Today we\u2019re checking out the Element Bass, a new concept designed by Tom Germann of Torillo Basses and Steffen Fendt of Fendt\u2019s Finest. Available in four and five-string versions, the bass was created using their collective experiences in bass playing. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhat makes sense in a bass and what is negligible? Our bass should be suitable for (as much as possible) every gig and have the qualities of a high end bass, but cost only half,\u201d Fendt tells us. \u201cAs many bass players as possible should have the chance to buy a handmade custom instrument. We left out things that cost money (fancy tops, high gloss lacquer, etc.) and focused only on the really crucial parts.\u201d<\/p>\n

Those standard set of features includes a Quartersawn maple neck, a red alder body, and the choice of an East Indian rosewood or maple fretboard. The neck has a compound radius for a comfortable feel. It\u2019s fitted with a pair of Torillo single coils in ebony covers with a special preamp. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe were able to win over a small team of bass-playing electronics enthusiasts from Nuremberg for the electronics, who liked our project,\u201d they write. \u201cThey designed a preamp for us according to our ideas, which is now used in the Element. Handmade in Germany.\u201d<\/p>\n

Other features include a Hipshot USA bridge and Gotoh Japan tuners. While the Element Bass comes with a standard set of features, they do have options for upgrades like a swamp ash body and a top wood. <\/p>\n

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