The Manson John Paul Jones E-Bass model is a replica of the bass that Hugh Manson made in the early '90s and has become John’s first call four-string ever since. Featuring a maple through-neck construction, figured maple top, Aged Cherry Sunburst high gloss lacquer, ebony fingerboard, EMG pickups and active circuit, Hipshot D-Tuner, Schaller machineheads and Badass bridge, the specs reflect exactly the current upgraded hardware of the bass John is currently using on tour with Them Crooked Vultures.
Specs:
- Mahogany Body
- Through-Neck Construction
- Hard Maple 3-Piece Neck
- 24 Fret Two Octave Ebony Fingerboard
- 34-inch Scale
- Dot Fingerboard Inlays
- High Gloss Aged Cherry Burst Lacquer
- Two-Piece Bookmatched Quilted Maple Top
- Matching Quilted Maple Headstock Veneer
- EMG 35 TW Dual Coil Bridge Pickup
- EMG 35 P4 Neck Pickup
- Badass Bass II Bridge
- Schaller Machine Heads
- Hipshot D-Tuner
- Active EMG Circuit
- Volume, Pan, Bass/Treble
- All Black Hardware
- Manson Deluxe Logo Gig Bag
- MSRP: £2099 (approximately $3189)
Manson's Guitar Shop
Source: Press Release