{"id":670,"date":"2014-07-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-07-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bassoftheweek.com\/?post_type=bass&p=670"},"modified":"2026-09-13T08:46:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T08:46:57","slug":"bass-of-the-week-keybass-3-0","status":"publish","type":"bass","link":"https:\/\/bassoftheweek.com\/?bass=bass-of-the-week-keybass-3-0","title":{"rendered":"Bass of the Week: Keybass 3.0"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"KeyBass<\/p>\n

We love innovative basses, so when Jonathan Dauphinais announced the Keybass 3.0, we were pumped. The instrument is a bass guitar with a keyboard synthesizer mounted to its lower half so that each can be played simultaneously. <\/p>\n

Dauphinais first started experimenting in 2007. This is the third model of his concept, which was completely custom made. \u201cI did major modifications on the bass & synth communication system. Possibilities now seem endless,\u201d he shared. \u201cI also upgraded the key touch on the synth part, a lot more stable & reliable. I once again was able to downsize the weight of the Keybass; there is now no difference between a standard bass & the Keybass. It is also 100% custom-made product.\u201d<\/p>\n

Luthier Pierre Erizias helped with the design of the instrument, while Montreal-based artist Zema created the visuals.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re wondering what this bad boy sounds like, check out these videos, including an interview with its owner:<\/p>\n

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Keybass 3.0 Photos:<\/h2>\n
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For more, check out the Keybass website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Keybass 3.0 Details:<\/h2>\n
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