Karlsbad Jazz Bass

Carlsbad is a brand that makes low "CUSTOM" model from Fender it modifies. So on this model all parts of stringed instruments are U.S. FENDER invoice. The Bartolini active electronics to home ... that quality. A bass that sounds great
with a panel of his very interesting thanks to the force.

my only regret: shame not find Hipshot origin, fly box and strap equipped straplocks (which is ca 9)

- How many frets, what kinds of microorganisms and their configuration?
21 frets, bass is equipped with a complete electronic BARTOLINI NTBT-918 preamp and a pair of humbucker pads.

- What type of bridge (Floyd, Wilkinson ...)?
The quality is also an easel with GOTOH and mechanical SHALL

- What are the settings (volume, tone, selector micro ...)?
Volume 1 General Knob with on / off switch for the electronic force
1 Knob balance for microphones
1 Knob for treble
Knob with 1 double on bass the bass and treble above

- What kind of stick?
Fender neck is marked above when it apart "Allparts lic by Fender" all parts are licensed fender.
equipped with handle truss rod

UTILIZATION

The handle is very nice with a round profile
access to easy thanks to the sharp cutaway
Ergonomics is the same as for the fender
on the other hand is not slight, to say that it is heavy, it feels very well that the wood is solid.
for sound, it's very simple, electronics is very powerful, just turn the pots and get a little sound to play rock funck slap ...

SOUNDS

It is ideally suited to all styles. I play rock and funck and that's fine
I play directly to DI without an amp. if the system is correct you will not be disappointed

OVERALL OPINION

I own this guitar for 3 years
what I like most is the versatility
minimum: the lack of fly box
before buying it I tried Fender mainly U.S. and some Mexican
and it is unbeatable value for money compared to a price lower than the U.S. but fender benefits of much better quality.
€ 990 bought at the time I am not mistaken ... I still have not changed No guitar despite numerous test