Fano JM4 Oltre Maple Neck Electric Bass w/ Gigbag – Sonic Blue

Information

Brand New w/ Warranty. We are an authorized Fano Dealer.

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Each Fano Oltre series instrument is handbuilt in the USA using an old-growth North American Alder body, maple neck and a nitrocellulose lacquer finish. The result is a resonant, lively instrument crafted with care and precision. This series allows for a number of customizations, from color to pickguard, knobs to pickups. Models can be built with either a maple or rosewood fretboard to meet the needs of a variety of players. If this isn’t the exact Fano you are looking for, contact us to spec one out precisely to your liking!

Fano absolutely knocked it out of the park with the pickups, design and feel of the JM4. The tones are thick and delicious through the lows and mids but always matched with clarity and precision. Playing up the neck? Still warm and tight. The tone knob dials in the punch and “bite” and is musical throughout its entire sweep. The JM4 sounds killer through a PA and in-ears alike.

How Does It Play?

The “early 60’s C” neck profile sits comfortably in the hand with enough shoulder for support while maintaining the feel of an early jazz bass neck. The string action measures just 3/32” on the low E string at the 12^th fret and well under on the high G. There is no fretbuzz.

Weight: 9lb 6oz

The Fano Custom padded gigbag is included.

Specifications

Body: Alder

Neck: Maple (Bolt-on, 10 degree headstock pitch, vintage style truss rod)

Fingerboard: Maple

Fingerboard Radius: 9.5”

Neck Shape: Early 60's C Shape .800” - .970”

Scale Length: 34"

Frets: 21

Inlay: Dots/Black Moto

String Nut: 1.5" Graphtech Tusq XL

Tuners: "Fano" Bass 4-in-line

Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Body Color: Sonic Blue

Neck Color: Vintage Amber Tint

Upper Headcap Color: Vintage Amber Tint

Lower Headcap Color: Sonic Blue

Body Distress: Light

Neck Distress: Light

Hardware: Nickel

Neck Pickup: FanoBird

Bridge Pickup: FanoBird

Pickup Covers: Nickel

Pickguard: 4-Ply Tortoise

Controls: Volume, Volume, Tone

Knobs: Nickel Barrel

Bridge: Fano HiMax HD Bass

Strings: D'Addario "NYXL" .045 - .100

Case & Accessories: "Fano" Custom Gig Bag, Polish Cloth, and Wrench

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