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Bass of the Week: Zoot Bass Boudica “Wal-A-Like”
Zoot Bass Boudica • May 23, 2022

Bass of the Week: Zoot Bass Boudica “Wal-A-Like”

This week we’re taking a look at a special Zoot Bass Boudica built for Mark Newman. The 32-inch scale custom shop bass is dubbed the “Wal-a-like” in part for its Veijo Rautia Multi-coil “Wal” pickups…

The Story

This week we’re taking a look at a special Zoot Bass Boudica built for Mark Newman. The 32-inch scale custom shop bass is dubbed the “Wal-a-like” in part for its Veijo Rautia Multi-coil “Wal” pickups that pay homage to the legendary instruments. To complete the sound, Zoot also fitted the bass with a Lusithand Double NFP-Special preamp. Other features include a body made with a mahogany core with Padauk for the front…

Specs

Body Mahogany Core with Maple Veneers
Neck 5-piece figured North American Maple and Wenge with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale 32″
Pickups Rautia Guitars Multi-Coil
Electronics Lusithand Double NFP-Special Preamp
Bridge ABM mono rails
Tuners Hipshot Ultralite
Finish Satin Wax and Oil
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