Martin BCPA4 Performing Artist Acoustic-Electric Bass (with Case)

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A Sitka spruce top and sapele back and sides give this 14-fret acoustic bass a crisp tone that sounds incredible through the built-in Fishman F1 pickup.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Fishman F1 Analog electronics Adds depth and clarity to your tone
Spanish cedar neck Light weight, clear tonality
Sitka spruce top Projects rich, crisp and responsive tone
Sapele back and sides Rich, warm, and focused midrange; added sustain

This addition to Martin's acclaimed Performing Artist "PA" Series -- a big 14-fret Jumbo acoustic bass -- delivers it all. The Martin BCPA4 Performing Artist Acoustic-Electric Bass has a deep and powerful voice, versatility (play it acoustically or plugged in), a fast, comfortable PA neck and cutaway body for accessibility anywhere up and down the fingerboard, and all at a very affordable price.

Guitar of choice for Martin Ambassadors Surfer Blood and Weezer.

- Model: BCPA4
- Construction: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
- Body Size: J-14 Fret Cutaway
- Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Rosette: Two Ring
- Top Bracing Pattern: Bass A-Frame ''X''
- Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back Material: Solid Sapele
- Back Purfling: none
- Side Material: Solid Sapele
- Endpiece: none
- Endpiece Inlay: none
- Binding: Black Boltaron
- Top Inlay Style: none
- Side Inlay: none
- Back Inlay: none
- Neck Material: Select Hardwood
- Neck Shape: Special Bass
- Nut Material: White Corian
- Headstock: Solid/Bass Profile
- Headplate: Solid East Indian Rosewood /Raised Gold Foil
- Heelcap: Solid Indian Rosewood
- Fingerboard Material: Solid Black Ebony
- Scale Length: 34''
- Number Of Frets Clear: 17
- Number Of Frets Total: 23
- Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1.58''
- Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret: 2.18''
- Fingerboard Position Inlays: none
- Fingerboard Binding: none
- Finish Back & Sides: Satin
- Finish Top: Polished Gloss
- Finish Neck: Satin
- Bridge Material: Solid Black Ebony
- Bridge Style: Performing Artist Belly - Bass
- Bridge String Spacing: 2-1/8''
- Saddle: 16'' Radius/Compensated/White Tusq
- Tuning Machines: Gotoh Bass - Black
- Recommended Strings: Martin Studio Performance Bass Light Gauge Phosphor Bronze (MSP 4800)
- Bridge & End Pins: White w/ Black Dots
- Pickguard: Delmar Tortoise Color
- Case: 360 Hardshell
- Interior Label: none
- Electronics: Fishman F1 Analog
- Other Options: Available left-handed at no additional charge
- Other Comments: All prices & specifications are subject to change without notice.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 610-759-2837

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted May 13, 2017 by Bill Hyatt in Philadelphia , PA

"It's a fabulous instrument. "

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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I've played acoustic bass guitars of all shapes and sizes and makes and models. That includes the Martin model prior to this one. Except for the fender Victor Bailey model, none of them worked as an instrument, including the Martin. The BCPA4 changes all that. The neck plays like a dream. The tone is big and loud and bassy, either acoustic or electric. The electronics give you what you need to amplify. The instrument is stout and put together well and comes with a hardshell case. And it is beautiful. I have not played it on a loud stage, which is where most acoustic bass guitars fail. All in all, a fabulous instrument to make music with!

Musical Background:

Professional for 50 years

Musical Style:

Most styles
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