Boulder Creek EBR3-N4 Acoustic-Electric 4-String Bass

Boulder Creek EBR3-N4 Acoustic-Electric 4-String Bass Review

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Boulder Creek EBR3-N4 Acoustic-Electric 4-String Bass Feature

• Acoustic-electric 4-string bass with natural satin finish
• Port on the top side of the guitar to direct the sound to the player
• SBS bracing system allows top to vibrate more freely, improving projection
• Top constructed of solid cedar with mahogany back and sides
• 34-inch long scale; AB4-T preamp with built-in chromatic tuner

Offering a combination of traditional materials and high-tech design, this 4-string acoustic-electric bass guitar from Boulder Creek (model EBR3-N4) enables you to hear your playing without plugging it in. The side port on the top projects the deep tones from the body directly to the player while the additional front port shoots the low frequencies towards the audience. When plugged in, it keeps the same natural tone with much less feedback than other acoustic electric basses.



All Boulder Creek guitars feature solid tops, solid backs, and laminated sides for strength and durability. The EBR3-N4 uses Boulder Creek's Solitaire body, which employs the Suspended Bracing System (SBS). A departure from the traditional X-brace, the SBS employs a pair of parallel aluminum braces that are anchored at three points under the top, but are otherwise suspended like a pair of towel racks. This allows the top to vibrate more freely, improving projection. The area of the top is also greater, with a soundhole the size of half-dollar and a large oval port on the side, dramatically improving bass response.

It's also equipped with the AB4-T Active Balanced Acoustic System with on-board tuner. The specially designed cable-type saddle transducer reduces the "clunk" that is inherent in traditional piezo pickup systems. The AB4-T System also feature both balanced and unbalanced outputs for maximum signal and noise reduction in both stage and studio applications.

Specifications

Model: EBR3-N4 Body style: Jumbo Solitaire with top sound port and small front sound port standard long-scale neck Finish: Satin mahogany Top: Solid cedar (3mm thick)

Back: Solid mahogany Sides: Mahogany Scale: 34-inch long scale Nut width: 4-string bass nut Pickup system: AB4-T preamp with built-in chromatic tuner

Finally an acoustic bass that you can actually hear without plugging it in. The side port on the top projects the deep tones from the body directly to the player while the additional front port shoots the low frequencies towards the audience. The mids and highs dance off of the front soundboard for a sound that has to be heard to be believed. When plugged in, it keeps the same natural tone with much less feedback than other acoustic electric basses. Plays easy. Looks great!

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Customer Review

Sep 05, 2011 23:07:42