Description
Experience the perfect blend of vintage character and modern playability with the PPB-3 bass. Featuring a single split-coil pickup revered for decades, this instrument delivers a warm, mid-forward punch with exceptional clarity. Whether playing clean or driven tones, the PPB-3 stays tight and defined, effortlessly sitting in any mix.
Crafted from a lightweight Paulownia body finished with genuine nitrocellulose lacquer, it ages gracefully, developing unique wear patterns and a distinct character over time. The satin roasted maple neck with a smooth rosewood fingerboard offers an instantly comfortable feel, as if well broken-in from the very first session.
Durability and playability are enhanced by jumbo stainless steel frets with rounded edges, while the custom-wound Alnico V split-coil pickup ensures warmth and punch without sacrificing note definition at higher volumes. Vintage-style open-gear locking tuners maintain stable tuning, and luminous side dots provide clear fretboard orientation in low light.
Embodying vintage soul with modern value, the PPB-3 includes everything essential, nothing extraneous.
Main Features
- Custom hand-wound Alnico V split-coil pickup for warm, punchy tones with clarity
- Lightweight Paulownia body with authentic nitrocellulose lacquer finish that ages naturally
- Satin roasted maple neck with modern C shape for comfortable playability
- Rosewood fretboard with luminous side dot inlays for visibility on dim stages
- 20 jumbo stainless steel frets with rounded edges for smooth and durable performance
- Vintage-style chrome locking machine heads for reliable tuning stability
- Fixed bridge for solid string anchoring and sustain
- Controls: 1 volume, 1 tone knob for straightforward tonal adjustment
Specifications
- Machine Heads: Chrome, Locking 1:19 ratio
- Neck: Quarter-sawn roasted maple, satin finish
- Neck Shape: Modern C
- Fretboard: Rosewood with luminous side dot inlays
- Fretboard Radius: 13.75″
- Nut Width: 42mm
- Nut Material: Bone
- Truss Rod: Double action
- String Scale: 34″
- Number of Frets: 20 jumbo stainless steel, rounded edges
- Body Wood: Paulownia
- Pickup: Custom hand-wound Alnico V split-coil
- Bridge: Fixed
- Controls: 1 volume, 1 tone
- Hardware Finish: Chrome, Locking
- Lacquer Finish: Nitrocellulose
- Strings: .045 - .105 gauge
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What type of pickup does the PPB-3 use?
The PPB-3 features a custom hand-wound Alnico V split-coil pickup, prized for warm, punchy tones with excellent definition, especially at higher volumes.
➤ How does the nitrocellulose lacquer benefit the bass?
Nitrocellulose lacquer allows the body to breathe and age naturally, developing unique wear patterns and enhancing the instrument’s tonal character over time.
➤ What makes the neck comfortable to play?
The satin roasted maple neck has a smooth, modern C shape with a rosewood fingerboard featuring luminous side dots, providing comfortable playability from the very first session.
➤ Are the frets durable for long-term use?
Yes, the PPB-3 uses jumbo stainless steel frets with rounded edges, offering both durability and a smooth playing experience.
➤ What tuning stability can I expect from this bass?
Vintage-style chrome locking machine heads ensure reliable tuning stability, making your instrument ready for any performance scenario.
Delivery
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12.99
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £35 (calculated at checkout).
Order this item before 2pm we will despatch it on the same day
Warranty Information
Patina Warranty Information: 1 Year
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time
3 years warranty for VIP members
