Martin Alternative X Bass Guitar

Tuesday, February 07th 2012.

Martin Alternative X Bass Guitar Overview

Unfortunately, this product has been discontinued but is still a fine model to pick up at one of the many vintage guitar sites on the net.

Our hands make the Martin Alternative X Bass, magic for your hands. A Martin alternative x bass guitar, because it is crafted with the best raw materials, and made by world-renowned skilled craftspeople, becomes a magical sensual experience-to completely satisfy your personal aesthetics. Our dedicated workers set out to make sure that your martin alternative x acoustic-electric bass guitar will look, feel and sound great from the moment you pick it up. Even more satisfying for you, you will sense that your Martin sounds, plays and feels even better with each passing day-and year. All of Martin's quality and playability in an acoustic bass that makes its presence felt! The Martin Alternative X comes with wild looks, unbelievable tone, and fantastic flexibility! The unique aluminum top provides a tightly focused punch with crisp highs and heart-stopping lows, and all that's before you even plug it in! Fishman Prefix Pro electronics make it at home on the big stage while its unplugged volume makes it great for acoustic jams. Thin body with black textured HPL back and sides. 34.15" scale length. Stratabond neck and ebony fretboard.

Model Specifications
MODEL	ALternative X Bass
CONSTRUCTION:	Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint
BODY SIZE:	00-14 Fret Thinbody CUTAWAY
TOP:	.032
ROSETTE:	none
TOP BRACING PATTERN:	X Bass Style
TOP BRACES:	00X Style X-Brace
BACK MATERIAL:	Jett Black HPL Textured Finish
BACK PURFLING:	none
SIDE MATERIAL:	Jett Black HPL Textured Finish
ENDPIECE:	none
ENDPIECE INLAY:	none
BINDING:	none
TOP INLAY STYLE:	none
SIDE INLAY:	none
BACK INLAY:	none
NECK MATERIAL:	Black Stratabond
NECK SHAPE:	Bass
NUT MATERIAL:	Black Corian®
HEADSTOCK:	Solid/4 String No Diamond/Square Taper
HEADPLATE:	Graffiti Pattern Aluminum
HEELCAP:	none
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL:	Solid Black Ebony
SCALE LENGTH:	34.15''
# OF FRETS CLEAR:	17
# OF FRETS TOTAL:	23
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT:	1.58''
FINGERBOARD WIDTH 12TH FRET:	2.18''
FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS:	none
FINGERBOARD BINDING:	none
FINISH BACK & SIDES:	none
FINISH TOP:	none
FINISH NECK:	none
BRIDGE MATERIAL:	Solid Black Ebony
BRIDGE STYLE:	Belly-Bass 4 String
BRIDGE STRING SPACING:	2 1/8
SADDLE:	16'' Radius/Compensated/Black Micarta®
TUNING MACHINES:	Gotoh Black w/Large Knobs
RECOMMENDED STRINGS:	D9700L Light Bass Strings
BRIDGE & END PINS:	Black w/ White Dots
PICKGUARD:	none
CASE:	310 BN
INTERIOR LABEL:	Foil Label- Black w/ Silver Letters
ELECTRONICS:	Fishman® Prefix Pro Bass System
OTHER OPTIONS:	Available left-handed at no additional charge
OTHER COMMENTS:	All prices & specifications are subject to change without notice.

Unfortunately, this product has been discontinued but is still a fine model to pick up at one of the many vintage guitar sites on the net.