Markbass MB PB - white
The MARKBASS MB PB (MBB148064C) is a superbly crafted consumer-market version of the very first solid-body electric bass designed by Léo F. in the 1950s.
Manufactured in Asia, it is inspected at the company’s Italian workshops before being shipped to retailers.
Easy to play with a compact neck profile, it’s ideal for beginners but may also appeal to more experienced musicians looking for a high-quality, traditional backup instrument.
The MB PB’s construction features a poplar body, a bolt-on maple neck, and an Indian laurel fingerboard (set with 20 frets). This design produces a consistent, dense, and responsive acoustic foundation, with thick, punchy bass, present mids, and dynamic, clear highs.
. The body is made of poplar, a wood species considered an alternative to alder. Widely available and cost-effective, poplar is therefore often used to craft entry-level and mid-range instruments.
. The laurel used for the fingerboard is a high-quality alternative to rosewood. With superior density and stability, its acoustic performance is comparable to that of Brazilian rosewood.
- SKU Markbass 4I12025M51003
- Solid-body electric bass
- Poplar body
- Bolt-on maple neck, 'C' profile
- Laurel fingerboard, 20 medium-small frets
- 34" (864 mm) scale length
- 9.5" radius
- 1st fret width: 36 mm
- Markbass PB single-coil pickup
- Volume
- Tone
- Markbass 4-Saddle Standard bridge
- Markbass tuning machines
- Sold with a Markbass gig bag and strap
- Euroguitar Reference : 125883



