Expression K.J. Custom 5 String Bass “Korowai II”
An Expression model Single Cut bass which has been custom specified including a unique inlay inspired by the owners New Zealand/Maori Heritage as a matching sister bass to his first Mallia Custom 5 on this site. It features subtle body contouring changes, pickups/pickup position change as well as control layout and the addition of custom Fibre optic LED side position markers. As with the previous custom build the owner requested a light weight option of being under 4kg – extremely light for a 5 string bass.
Specifications
Neck: Figured Maple/Wenge with proprietary carbon internal beams and titanium light weight truss rod option.
Scale Length: 34 in/863.6mm
Fretboard: Madagascar Rosewood with Red Abalone dot inlays
Body: Oregon Walnut w/graft front & rear cap/Old Growth Australian Cedar body core with front cap bent over arm bend.
Head Veneers/Truss Rod Cover: Bookmatched matching Oregon Walnut
Head Rear Inlay: Custom ‘ERF’ Monogram inlay in Mother of Pearl
Pickup Covers and Ramp: Continuous cover option cut from top cap on Figured Australian Yarron base
Rear Control Cover: Continuous cover option cut from back cap
Control Knobs: Hand made Figured Australian Yarron/matching Oregon Walnut cap with matching Red Abalone position inlays.
Electronics: Aguilar OBP3 3 band active preamp
Pickups: Aguilar DCB Ceramic Dual Coil/Formvar.
Hardware: Hipshot Ultralite tuners and Style A Bridge.
Total Weight: 3.89kgs ( 8.57lb)
