Fender BG31 Acoustic-Electric Bass

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Fender BG31 Acoustic-Electric Bass, Metallic Black
Fender BG31 Acoustic-Electric Bass, Metallic Black
Get the tonal qualities of acoustic playing with the tone shaping and amplified versatility of electronic instruments with the BG31 from Fender.

The Fender BG31 Acoustic bass is a fanstastic deal. Acoustic basses are becoming an essential part of many different musical styles, and the Fender BG31 is a great addition to any bass rig. It has a piezo pickup, driven by active electronics including powerful 3-band EQ. The Fender BG31 features an agathis wood top, back and sides; a nato neck; 32 in. scale length; a rosewood fingerboard; chrome die-cast tuners; and a metallic gloss finish.

Specifications

Series: BG Series

Top: Laminated Spruce

Back and Sides: Laminated Premium Mahogany

Body Style: Deep Bodied Jumbo, Acoustic / Electric Bass

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Neck: Nato

Bridge: Rosewood with Compensating Saddle

Machine Heads: Chrome (diecast)

Electronics: Squier APC-Pro On-Board Active Pre-amp with Piezo Pickup, Volume Control, 3-Band EQ

Finish: Satin (Polyurethane)

Scale Length: 32 in.

Body Depth: 3.75 in. (Front), 4 in. (Rear)

Width at Nut: 1.69 in.

Number of Frets: 20

Unique Features: Dot Position Inlays

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-488-1818
Acoustic Instruction Tag

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (105 ratings)
Submitted December 6, 2005 by a customer from msn.com

"My favorite Guitar"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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Sound
I bought this to use in acoustical, un-amped settings, and the sound and balance (with my wife's guitar) are perfect. Solid low-end with enough overtone to not sound mushy. When I amp I play through a 1969 Ampeg v2 (eat your heart out :) ) and it still sounds great. Amped it is very touchy, and the Fishman picks up everything, even my sloppy changes and thupms on the body.
Features
Mine did not include accessories at all, I had to purchase everything else separately. (polish, case, cords, battery) Also, it came strung with heavy gague round wounds, which are absolutely abysmal and transmit all kinds of string noise. I changed them to light gague nylon flat wounds, and the action improved greatly. I also wish I had gotten one with the cutaway. The symmetrical body is pretty, but I do a fair bit of soloing, and have had to re-finger a number of songs because I couldn't reach the upper 8 frets. AND I had to add my own upper strap button.
Quality
So far, I have been pleased with the quality of the instrument. The battery runs down quickly (I have to unplug between sets, and a battery rarely lasts more than one gig). The only cosmetic issue I have is that it looks like the head was drilled for a 6-string then filled and re-drilled for a 4.
Value
This is my 4th bass, and my favorite. I also have a Hondo II, a Yamaha long-scale and a Guild fretless. I also got a better deal on it than on the others.

Musical Background:

Professional/military musician

Musical Style:

Rock, Big Band Jazz
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