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 CLEVINGER |
| ELECTRIC BASS |
| Clevinger Basses are offered in a Black highly polished polyurethane or Honey transparent urethane. Other custom colors, such as Golden Brown, Reddish Brown, Sunbursts, or solid colors are available. Clevinger also offers custom woods and different pickup options (call for price quotes). In 1997, the Clevinger Near Field pickup was introduced. Clevinger basses weigh between 15 and 19 pounds, and range between 53 and 57 in length. These slim body basses are constructed of poplar, while the neck is rock maple and features an ebony fingerboard. The solid body instruments have a scale length of 41.5 in., have a telescoping endpin, and a black metal tubular (detachable) right bout (the left bout is an added accessory). Pickups technology is designed by Clevinger, and the tuners are by various manufacturers. Clevinger basses featuring acoustic floating spruce tops are available for acoustic purists. The Bassic (MSR $2,899) is Clevinger's entry level model that features a rounded headstock, an Arco Virtuoso pickups, and no custom options. The Deluxe was introduced in 1996 and is available in four-string (MSR $3,499), five-string (MSR $3,699), and six-string (MSR $3,899) configurations. The Deluxe has the same body shape as the Bassic, but features optional flame maple tops, gold hardware, custom colors, and a Holosonic pickup. The Solid Acoustic Deluxe is similar to the Deluxe, except it has a semi-acoustic body (floating spruce soundboard) and it is available in four-string (MSR $4,199), five-string (MSR $4,399), and six-string (disc. 2006, Last MSR $4,699) configurations. The Opus was introduced in 1996 and is available in four-string (MSR $3,699), five-string (MSR $3,899), and six-string (MSR $4,199) configurations. The Opus features a curved contoured body and a scroll headstock. The Concerto is available in four-string (MSR $3,699), five-string (MSR $3,899), and six-string (MSR $4,199) configurations. The Concerto features a violin body shape with a scrolled headstock. The Concerto Grande (disc. 2006, in four string MSR $5,899) is similar to the Concerto, except it has an acoustic body with a solid spruce top, solid maple back, solid poplar sides, and f holes. The Solid Acoustic Concerto is similar to the Concerto, except it has a semi-acoustic body (floating spruce soundboard) and it is available in four-string (MSR $4,299), five-string (MSR $4,499), and six-string (disc. 2006, Last MSR $4,799) configurations. The original Clevinger Bennett was produced between 1996 and 2004 and is available in four-string (Last MSR $4,899) and five-string (Last MSR $5,199) configurations. The Clevinger Bennett features an acoustic hollowed body, floating spruce top, and an elegant scroll headstock. The Clevinger Bennett is lighter, more compact, and has enhanced tone. Square headstock and flame maple top is optional. The Clevinger Bassboy Poquito (MSR $3,899) is a smaller 23.25 in. scale trapezoid shaped bass that is 54% smaller than the Clevinger Bassic model. The Clevinger Chimera features a full acoustic hollow cello body and is available in four-string (MSR $5,299) and five-string (disc., Last MSR $5.499) configurations. The Imperion MIDI Bass (disc. 2006, last MSR $5,899) features the body shape of the Opus in six-string configurations (four- and five-string configurations are also available) and MIDI capabilities. The Clevinger Jr., first introduced in 1987, was one of the first instruments to bridge the gap between the guitar-type basses and classical string bass. The 5-pound Bassboy X-Former (mfg. 1997-2000 and 2006, last MSR $2,699) model is the current interpretation of the Clevinger Jr. This model may be played in an upright position, or may be strapped on for horizontal playing. In 2003, Clevinger reissued some of their popular models. A 1983 four-string Reissue in the original Keyhole shape is offered and it retails for $3,899. Clevinger produced a traditional bass guitar between 2005 and 2006 called the MJ Wide 4, Wide 5, that featured an offset double cutaway poplar body with neutral crest styling, through-body laminated neck, 25.75-fret fingerboard with full-width spacing, one humbucker and one J-style pickups, and available in various finishes. The MJ Wide was available in four-string (last MSR $5,899), five-string (last MSR $6,195), and six-string (last MSR $6,395) configurations. |