Description
Experience the perfect blend of classic P-style warmth and modern tonal clarity with the PPJB-3 bass. Featuring a traditional split-coil pickup in the iconic P-style neck position and a single-coil at the bridge, this instrument offers rich midrange punch alongside crisp definition. Use the pickups independently or blend them to carve your ideal sound, ensuring your bass sits perfectly in any mix.
Crafted from a lightweight Paulownia body finished with nitrocellulose lacquer, the bass ages beautifully over time, developing unique character through subtle checking and wear. The satin roasted maple neck, combined with a rosewood fingerboard, provides exceptional comfort right from the first play. Stainless steel jumbo frets ensure durability and smooth action, while custom-wound Alnico V pickups deliver precise tone without unwanted harshness.
Vintage-style open gear tuners maintain tuning stability, and luminous side dots offer clear fretboard visibility on dimly lit stages. The PPJB-3 delivers all the essentials for serious musicians — vintage soul wrapped in modern value.
Main Features
- Traditional P-style split-coil pickup at the neck and single-coil bridge pickup for versatile tonal options
- Nitrocellulose lacquer finish on lightweight Paulownia body, ageing naturally over time
- Satin roasted maple neck with a comfortable Modern C shape
- Rosewood fretboard with luminous side dot inlays for low-light visibility
- 20 jumbo stainless steel frets with rounded edges for long-lasting playability
- Custom hand-wound Alnico V pickups with Alpha pots for clear, dynamic sound
- Fixed bridge and chrome locking machine heads ensuring stable tuning
- Controls: two volume knobs and one tone knob for easy tonal blending
- 34” scale length with a 42mm bone nut and double-action truss rod for precise setup
Specifications
- Machine Head: Chrome, Locking 1:19
- Neck: Quarter Sawn Roasted Maple, Satin Finish
- Shape: Modern C
- Fretboard: Rosewood, Luminescent Side Dot Inlay
- Radius: 13,75″
- Nut Width: 42mm
- Nut: Bone
- Truss Rod: Double Action
- string Scale: 34″
- Number of Frets: 20 Jumbo Stainless steel, rounded edge
- Body: Paulownia
- Pickup: Custom hand wound , Alpha pots, Alnico V
- Bridge: Fixed
- Controls: 2 Volume, 1 Tone
- Hardware: Chrome, Locking
- Finish: Nitro
- Strings: 045-105
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What type of wood is used for the body and neck?
The body is made from lightweight Paulownia wood with a nitrocellulose lacquer finish, while the neck features quarter-sawn satin roasted maple for stability and comfort.
➤ Can I blend the neck and bridge pickups?
Yes, the PPJB-3 allows you to use the traditional split-coil neck pickup and single-coil bridge pickup separately or blended together to create your desired tone.
➤ What scale length and fret size does this bass have?
It features a 34-inch scale length with 20 jumbo stainless steel frets that have rounded edges for smooth, long-lasting playability.
➤ How is tuning stability maintained on this bass?
Stable tuning is ensured by vintage-style open gear chrome locking tuners, which provide reliable performance during play.
➤ Does the finish affect the ageing and tone of the bass?
Yes, the nitrocellulose lacquer finish allows the Paulownia body to breathe and age naturally, developing unique checking and wear that adds character over time.
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
