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Bass of the Week: Rikkers Guitars Hollowline
Bass of the Week • March 9, 2015

Bass of the Week: Rikkers Guitars Hollowline

Based on the the company’s Powerline model, the Rikkers Guitars Hollowline is distinguished by a chambered body that makes all the difference. “Not only do [the chambers] reduce weight significantly, they also make for a…

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Based on the the company’s Powerline model, the Rikkers Guitars Hollowline is distinguished by a chambered body that makes all the difference. “Not only do [the chambers] reduce weight significantly, they also make for a remarkably resonant and transparent tonal character,” Rikkers shares on their website. Each bass is custom built to order with a plethora of options. Rikkers prefers set-neck construction, though neck-through and bolt-on versions can be made. It’s built…

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Body Choice of Woods
Neck Choice of Woods
Fingerboard Choice of Woods
Strings 4, 5, or 6
Pickups ABM-Ghost Piezo System, Choice of Pickups
Electronics Aguilar OBP-3
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Holcomb Guitars’ Nadacaster Bass Features a Pickup You Can Move While You Play
Bass of the Week • September 7, 2026

Holcomb Guitars’ Nadacaster Bass Features a Pickup You Can Move While You Play

The Fretboard Summit in Chicago, Illinois on August 20-22 featured over 100 exhibitors showcasing some of the finest luthier work around. Of all the incredible instruments, this Holcomb Guitar Nadacaster Bass nearly stole the show.…

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