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Artist BM1 Six String Electric Bass Guitar
- 9 In Stock
- 30" Scle Length
- Single Coil Pickups
- Vintage Style Tremolo
Artist BM1 Six String Electric Bass Guitar
For the adventurous among you... a bass guitar unlike anything you've ever played! Featuring the same mid-60s offset body shape as our GM1 series guitars, the BM1 combines the ease of guitar playing with the low end of traditional bass guitars - vintage styling, premium specs, and six strings to bring your wildest bass lines to fruition.
The BM1 is set up to be tuned an octave lower than a traditional guitar. As opposed to a more 'regular' 34" scale length, the GM1 features a short, 30" scale, with an ergonomic, narrow (42mm at the nut) maple neck which will feel extremely familiar to guitarists making the switch to the rhythm section. Fresh from the box with string gauges of 84, 72, 56, 44, 34, 24 (from low to high), you won't find the "thickness" expected of traditional bass guitars; rather, melodic players a la Robert Smith and Peter Hook will appreciate the increased "cut-through" of the BM1's increased treble response and extended range.
Under the hood, three single coils provide brilliant sparkle alongside a rich low-end response. With individual on-off switches for each pickup, the BM1 also features a kill switch, in case you tend toward sounds more brutal than beachy! The vintage-style tremolo system provides ample opportunity to get even weirder - think shoegazing overdubs, surf-y, warbling solos, or ambient soundscapes!
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The Tech Features
Body
Body Material: Poplar with Basswood Veneer
Body Finish: Vintage Burst
Body Paint: Polyurethane
Body Construction: Solid
Neck
Neck Material: Canadian Maple
Neck Construction: One Piece
Neck Joint: Bolt-On
Neck Finish: Satin
Neck Shape: 22mm C Profile
Scale Length: 30"
Fretboard Material: Eco-Rosewood
Fretboard Radius: 305mm
Number of Frets: 21
Fret Material: 18% Nickel
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 42mm
Position Inlays: Pearloid Block Inlays
Binding: White
Side Dots: Black
Truss Rod: Dual Action 2-Way
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Single-Coil
Middle Pickup: Single-Coil
Neck Pickup: Single-Coil
Switching: 3x On/Off Switches (for each pickup), 1x Master Kill Switch
Configuration: SSS
Special Electronics: N/A
Hardware
Bridge: Vintage Style w/ Tremolo
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Machine Heads: Vintage Style
Pickguard: 3-Ply Tortoiseshell
Miscellaneous/Special Features
Strings: 84, 72, 56, 44, 34, 24
Weight: 3.9Kg
Accessories
Included Accessories: Tremolo Arm, Instrument Cable, Truss Rod Adjustment Key, Bridge Adjustment Key, Picks
We use Courier services to ship our goods to you as fast as possible. Once the package leaves our warehouse the time to your door depends on your location, and any reported delays in your area.
We ship all orders for free. All deliveries are insured so if an item arrives damaged we'll happily refund or replace it for you. Check our warranty page for more information.
Purchases with Artist Guitars come with a 3-year Warranty. Warranty is only valid to the original purchaser and in the original country of purchase. Please take note of your order number to help us verify your purchase in the event of a warranty claim.
If the issue can be fixed by replacing a part, we will send it to you free of charge. Spare parts are shipped from our office in Sydney, Australia. If more extensive work is required our Customer Happiness department will arrange a free return slip or courier collection to get your item returned for further assessment.
Also included in your warranty is our industry leading 100 Days Change of Mind Policy
If you're not completely satisfied with the quality of any of our products, we'll be happy to arrange a free return of your product for an exchange or full refund, including any shipping charges. This also covers instances where you may have bought the wrong size or if you simply change your mind.
If you do require a return, just Open a Support Ticket and we'll either send you a reply paid label for Australia Post or arrange for a collection by courier. This will depend on your location and the product you purchased. If you have any trouble you can contact us.
