{"id":800,"date":"2011-12-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-12-29T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bassoftheweek.com\/?post_type=bass&p=800"},"modified":"2026-09-13T08:47:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T08:47:15","slug":"bass-of-the-week-bootleg-guitars-dawg","status":"publish","type":"bass","link":"https:\/\/bassoftheweek.com\/?bass=bass-of-the-week-bootleg-guitars-dawg","title":{"rendered":"Bass of the Week: Bootleg Guitars Dawg"},"content":{"rendered":"

Described as a \u201cdown and dirty,\u201d no-frills bass, the Bootleg Guitars Dawg 4 bass gets its name from the Cleveland Browns\u2019 Dawg Pound of which we assume luthier Jon Hill is a member. Hill, who is based in Cleveland, explains he designed the bass for the working musician. <\/p>\n

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The 4-string version of the Dawg has a 34\u201d scale and is built with a Northern Ash body complimented by a quarter-sawn maple neck. Interestingly enough, Hill uses dollar coins for string trees. <\/p>\n

In keeping with simplicity, the bass has a pair of passive Bartolini BC4C humbuckers with only a volume control and a blend. (A toggle switch from the prototype is shown in the pictures.)<\/p>\n

The Bootleg Guitars Dawg bass is made in the USA and is listed for $1,849. For more info, visit the Bootleg Guitars website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bootleg Guitars Dawg 4 Gallery:<\/h2>\n
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Bootleg Guitars Dawg 4 Specs:<\/h2>\n
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  • Neck: Premium Grade, Quarter Sawn, Northern Hardrock Maple, Bolt-On<\/li>\n
  • Fingerboard: Quarter Sawn Maple, 24 Fret 16\u201d Radius<\/li>\n
  • Truss Rod: Single action, Made In USA<\/li>\n
  • Headstock: 4 in line<\/li>\n
  • Scale: 34\u201d <\/li>\n
  • Nut: Solid brass 1.5\u201d <\/li>\n
  • Frets: Jumbo \/ Jescar<\/li>\n
  • Inlay: Black Dot, 6mm<\/li>\n
  • Body: Solid, Northern Ash<\/li>\n
  • Pick Guard: Red, Black or White Pearloid, W\/B\/W, B\/W\/B<\/li>\n
  • Strap buttons: Black or Chrome<\/li>\n
  • Bridge: Hipshot B style, solid brass 3\/4\u201d SS<\/li>\n
  • Pickups: Bartolini Humbuckers BC4C<\/li>\n
  • Control Layout: 1 volume, 1 blend<\/li>\n
  • Pots: CTS, 500K<\/li>\n
  • Output Jack: Switchcraft<\/li>\n
  • Strings: 100, 80, 65, 45 Nickel<\/li>\n
  • Finish: Gunstock oil \/ Semi-Gloss Headstock<\/li>\n
  • Case: Soft Shell Case Included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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