{"id":791,"date":"2012-03-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-03-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bassoftheweek.com\/?post_type=bass&p=791"},"modified":"2026-09-13T08:47:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T08:47:00","slug":"bass-of-the-week-rob-allen-mb-2","status":"publish","type":"bass","link":"https:\/\/bassoftheweek.com\/?bass=bass-of-the-week-rob-allen-mb-2","title":{"rendered":"Bass of the Week: Rob Allen MB-2"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Rob Allen MB-2 is a unique semi-hollow bass designed to combine the warmth of an upright with the punch of a solid body electric bass. Though it\u2019s available in a fretted version, the MB-2 comes standard as fretless to keep with the organic feel. <\/p>\n

The bass is offered in three variations depending on the top selected: Maple, Walnut, or Koa. <\/p>\n

Allen matches the maple top with a mahogany body and cocobolo fingerboard, while the walnut top sports an ash body with ebony fingerboard and the Koa top is paired with a mahogany body, ebony fingerboard, and tortoise binding. The basses are given minimal oil finishes, which the luthier explains is to retain optimum resonance. <\/p>\n

Other features include Hipshot tuners, a Fishman Matrix piezo pickup, and an optional f-hole in the body.<\/p>\n

Available in 4 or 5-string models, the Rob Allen MB-2 is built to order with prices starting at $2800. For more info, check out Rob Allen\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Rob Allen MB-2 Bass Photo Gallery:<\/h2>\n
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