Key Features
- Solid spruce top delivers clear projection
- K2T pickup offers simple amplified control when plugging in
- Mahogany body delivers warm, balanced low-end response
- Purple heart fingerboard offers smooth feel and durability
Hartwood Artiste Electro Acoustic Bass Guitar, Black - Nearly New Overview
The Hartwood Artiste Electro Acoustic Bass Guitar is designed for bassists wanting an acoustic feel with amplified flexibility. The jumbo cutaway body gives you plenty of natural volume while keeping higher frets easy to reach, which is useful for melodic lines and upper-neck work. A solid spruce top helps notes stay clear and focused, while the mahogany back and sides add warmth and balance to the low end. This makes it well suited to unplugged practice, songwriting and small acoustic sessions.
When amplification is needed, the onboard K2T pickup provides a straightforward way to shape your sound. Volume and tone controls are positioned inside the sound hole to keep the look clean while staying easy to reach. Details like the bone saddle and purple heart bridge and fingerboard support tuning stability and a smooth, comfortable playing feel.
Nearly New: This product may have been opened for quality control purposes, returned by a customer, refurbished, or may have non-essential parts or software missing. Otherwise, the product operates as new. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning product at a discounted price.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionBuilt for comfortable acoustic bass playing
The jumbo cutaway body shape is designed to balance size with playability. You get the fuller acoustic presence expected from a larger body, while the cutaway keeps the upper frets accessible. This helps reduce strain during longer sessions and gives you more freedom when moving beyond basic bass lines. The 864mm / 34" scale length keeps the feel familiar for electric bassists, so it’s easy to settle in whether you’re practising or playing alongside other acoustic instruments.
Clear tone with a warm foundation
A solid spruce top brings clarity and definition to each note, helping bass lines remain articulate in acoustic settings. Combined with mahogany back and sides, the sound stays warm and controlled rather than overpowering. This balance works well for fingerstyle playing and supportive accompaniment, allowing the bass to sit naturally with guitars and vocals.
Simple amplification when you need it
The K2T pickup system keeps things refreshingly simple. You can adjust volume and tone directly from inside the sound hole, giving you quick control. This setup suits players who switch between unplugged and amplified use, letting you connect straight to an amp or PA via the 6.35mm output and get on with playing.
Practical materials for everyday reliability
Purple heart is used for the bridge and fingerboard, offering a smooth playing surface and long-term durability. A bone saddle supports consistent string vibration and tuning stability, while chrome machine heads provide dependable adjustment. Finished in a matt black with ivory binding, the Artiste keeps a smart, understated look that fits rehearsals, lessons, and low-key performances.
Specifications
Body
- Body Shape: Jumbo Cutaway
- Top: Solid Spruce
- Back And Sides: Mahogany
- Body Binding: Ivory
- Bridge: Purple Heart
- Body Colour: Black
- Body Finish: Matt
- Top Finish: Matt
Neck
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck Finish: Matt
- Fingerboard: Purple Heart
- Nut Width: 40mm
- Machine Heads: Chrome
- Scale Length: 864mm / 34"
Hardware
- Bridge Material: Purple Heart
- Saddle Material: Bone
Dimensions
- Overall Length: 1215mm
- Body Length: 530mm
- Lower Bout: 437mm
- Upper Bout: 302mm
- Body Depth: 97mm
- Body Depth Including Saddle: 116mm
- Waist Width: 260mm
- Bridge Saddle Width: 72mm
Misc
- Dexterity: Right
- Strings: Coated Phosphor Bronze String
- Strap Buttons: Chrome
- Pickguard: Plastic, Optional
Hartwood's carefully developed range of electric and acoustic instruments offers exceptional quality and sound. Honing in on the finest components, tonewoods, and construction techniques, each Hartwood model has been designed to evolve with you and your music. With both classic and contemporary designs, Hartwood guitars are suitable for all musicians, no matter your style.
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