Ibanez AVNB1FE-BV Artwood Vintage Acoustic Parlor Style Fretless Bass

With the rise in popularity of modern folk music and the "wandering troubador" in recent years, the classic Parlor-style guitar shape/size has seen a resurgence with guitarists the world over. These smaller bodied instruments are ideal for buskers, guitarists with a smaller frame, or situations where transporting a bulkier instrument would cause too much of an inconvenience, and now, thanks to Ibanez, they're available in a bass guitar equivalent!

Affordable Fretless Acoustic Bass with a handy, smaller body

Ibanez's AVNB1FE-BV is new to 2018, and is a Parlor-style Fretless acoustic bass with a 12-fret neck join. Featuring a Solid Sitka Spruce top, Mahogany back and Sides, Brown Violin semi-gloss finish, smooth Mahogany neck, Cultured Maple fretboard, Fishman Sonicore pickup, and a whole host of goodies, this bass would make a wonderful addition to any collection.

Smart Tonewood Choices

With Rosewood recently being named as endangered and being subject to a special CITES ruling, guitar-makers are turning to more sustainable alternatives in the construction of their instruments. On this acoustic bass, Ibanez have opted for Mahogany to compliment the Sitka Spruce top, and the pairing is a perfect match. Spruce's bright, vibrant voice is coloured with a rich array of harmonic overtones from the Mahogany, resulting in a well-balanced and (despite the smaller body) surprisingly well-projected voice.

Put simply: this bass would be perfect in a variety of live settings, whether you're rehearsing at home, busking, or playing in a well-amplified venue.

Great Electronics

Should you be playing in a venue where amplification is needed, the AVBN1FE-BV has got you covered. Featuring a superb Fishman Sonicore pickup, paired with an Ibanez AEQ-SP2 preamp, and the option of connecting your bass to an amplifier or directly into the mixing desk via XLR, your amplified sound will be as true as possible to the sound you produce when "unplugged".

This excellent little bass guitar will be landing throughout 2018, so be sure to contact our sales team or your local PMT store for more information. Alternatively, order this guitar online today and make use of our fabulous range of home delivery options!

Highlights

< li >Parlor-sized Acoustic Fretless Bass Guitar, perfect for smaller players and ease of transport < li >Solid Spruce top and Mahogany back/sides produces a tonally balanced, well-projected voice < li >12th fret neck join makes for a richer tone and more comfortable playing experience < li >Available To Order Now < li >Home Delivery options available!

Technical Specs

< li >Body Type: Parlor < li >Scale Length: 634mm/25" scale < li >Neck Joins Body at: 12th fret < li >Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce < li >Back and Sides Material: Mahogany back & sides < li >Neck Material: Mahogany < li >Fretboard/Bridge: Cultured Maple fretboard & bridge < li >Rosette: Wooden multi rosette < li >Tuners: Cosmo black Die-cast tuners < li >Pickup: Fishman Sonicore < li >Preamp: Ibanez AEQ-SP2 preamp w/Onboard tuner < li >Outputs: Balanced XLR & 1/4" < li >Strings: D'Addario EXP PBB190GS