Aslin Dane FatBack Bass – Deep Tone, Solid Feel
The FatBack Bass is a modern classic with vintage soul—designed for players who demand comfort, tonal flexibility, and premium craftsmanship. With a sculpted mahogany body, custom pickup options, and graphite-reinforced neck, this bass offers clarity, punch, and sustain in a beautifully balanced instrument.
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Solid Build, Premium Feel
• Scale Length: 34” (863.6 mm)
• Neck: One-piece North Eastern U.S. maple, graphite-reinforced
• Truss Rod: Dual-action adjustable
• Fingerboard: Brazilian Jatoba (rich tone, smooth playability)
• Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo, Nickel Silver
• Inlays: Pearl Dots
• Nut: Bone, 1-5/8” (42 mm)
• Machine Heads: 20:1 Chrome-Plated Open Gear Diecast
The neck offers strength, stability, and resonance—ideal for both aggressive slap and smooth fingerstyle play.
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Tonal Options That Deliver
Choose from two distinct pickup configurations to suit your tonal needs:
1. Lace USA Bass Bars – Ultra quiet, high output, full-spectrum tone
2. Aslin Dane ADA-5 Jazz Pickups (Alnico 5) – Vintage warmth with articulate response
Electronics layout:
• 1 x Master Volume
• 1 x Blend (Pickup Balance)
• 1 x Passive Tone Control
This simple yet effective layout gives you quick access to a broad tonal range—from focused mids to smooth, open lows.
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Body and Finish
• Body: Carved Mahogany
• Top Veneer: Choice of Burl Maple or Quilted Maple
• Bridge: Individual string saddle bridge design for improved intonation and resonance
Custom models available with solid figured bent wood tops for players seeking even greater tone and visual impact.
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Specifications Summary
• Scale Length: 34” (863.6 mm)
• Neck: Canadian Maple, Graphite Reinforced
• Fingerboard: Brazilian Jatoba
• Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo Nickel Silver
• Nut: Bone, 1-5/8” (42 mm)
• Machine Heads: 20:1 Diecast Chrome
• Body: Mahogany
• Top Veneer: Burl or Quilted Maple (Custom: Solid Figured Bent Top)
• Pickups:
• Lace USA Bass Bars (option)
• ADA-5 Alnico 5 Jazz (option)
• Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Blend, 1 Tone
• Bridge: Individual String Saddles
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The FatBack Bass offers exceptional feel, versatile tone, and elegant styling—all in a thoughtfully designed instrument ready for stage or studio.