Crews Maniac Sound NPB DHB｜Super Matte Black

A new variant of the Crews Maniac Sound “NPB” regular lineup has arrived — the DHB configuration, featuring dual humbuckers.Equipped with Crews’ original active circuit, it delivers a wide range of tones from natural clarity to powerful, muscular drive.

This model is based on the regular NPB series but introduces a new dual-humbucker layout.While the standard NPB uses alder, this version features a lightweight, carefully selected ash body.

Ash is once again drawing attention for its fast attack, excellent response, and forward projection — qualities that define its character — while also becoming increasingly rare.

Both the neck and fingerboard are maple.The combination of a satin-finished maple neck and a laminated maple fingerboard provides a balance of open resonance, smooth compression, and rich low-end.

Together with the ash body, it creates a sound that is three-dimensional, articulate, and full.Even with the volume slightly rolled back, it retains a clear, solid low end that cuts through the mix with authority.

The layout features two Aguilar AG 4M pickups wired in parallel.Known for their strong, punchy tone reminiscent of StingRay-style humbuckers, the AG 4Ms deliver a thicker yet faster, more articulate response.Using Alnico V magnets, they retain the full low end and crisp highs, while the parallel wiring tightens the midrange and enhances note separation and attack.The result is a responsive tone with outstanding clarity and definition, avoiding excessive compression or low-mid saturation.

At its core is the Crews TBC-1 preamp, developed from years of field testing and real-world experience.It is designed to “bring the sound forward without coloring it,” meeting the needs of professional players.

The sound character is flat and natural, emphasizing the instrument’s original tone.Rather than coloring the sound, it reinforces the low-end punch and percussive top, ensuring presence and clarity within an ensemble.The 2-band EQ (Treble/Bass) offers a wide boost/cut range for versatile tone shaping.The Volume pot includes a Push/Pull switch to toggle the preamp on/off.When EQ is set flat, switching between active/passive results in minimal tonal difference — preserving the instrument’s natural character.

However, by presetting the EQ with a slight boost, the player can instantly engage a clear boost without the need for pedals — ideal for simple, flexible live control.Rather than “adding color,” this preamp focuses on supporting the player, offering the kind of reliability trusted on stage.

The neck shape and nut width are also customized —where a traditional P-Bass uses a 44mm nut, this model adopts a 42mm nut width for improved playability while maintaining the strong, resonant tone typical of PB-style basses.

Hardware includes Gotoh GB-30 tuners and an OMEGA Bass Bridge, whose solid mass contributes to enhanced sustain and a thicker, more defined core tone.

An SKB hard shell case is included for safe transport and storage.

SPECIFICATIONS
Weight：3.83kg
Body：Selected ash 2P(Super Matte Finish)
Neck：Selected maple(Satin Finish)
Fingerboard：Selected maple(310R/21F)
Scale：864mm
Nut Width：42mm
Finish：Super matte black finish
Pickups：Aguilar AG4M ×2
Preamp：Crews Maniac Sound TBC-1
Mashinehead：Gotoh GB-30
Bridge：OMEGA bass bridge
Controls：volume(Push/Pull Preamp On/Off) , Blend , Treble(Boost/Cut) , Bass(Boost/Cut)
w/SKB Hard Shell Case

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