Ashdown Roasted Capri Bass Guitar (AC-CAPRI-GB) – Short Scale – B-STOCK
Ashdown “The Capri” short-scale bass in Gloss Black. Inspired by the timeless style of the Ford Capri, this compact and stylish bass delivers vintage character, smooth playability, and surprisingly powerful tone in a lightweight package.
Condition Note:
This instrument is fully functional and sounds fantastic, but please note it has chipped paint and cosmetic wear. This is a great opportunity to grab a high-spec short-scale “workhorse” bass at a discounted price if you don’t mind a bit of relic character. Please see photos for detailed views of the finish wear.
Key Features:
Tone: Equipped with chrome-covered Alnico soapbar pickups and passive electronics, delivering warm lows, punchy mids, and articulate highs with a rich vintage-inspired voice.
Neck: Features a Roasted Maple neck and fretboard for enhanced stability, resonance, and a smooth playing feel.
Playability: Comfortable 30-inch short scale design with 19 frets, ideal for players wanting effortless reach and fast playability without sacrificing tone.
Hardware: Vintage-style chrome hardware with matching gloss black headstock for a sleek retro-modern aesthetic.
Technical Specs:
- Scale Length: 30”
- Frets: 19
- Neck Wood: Roasted Maple
- Fretboard: Roasted Maple
- Pickups: Alnico Soapbar Humbuckers
- Electronics: Passive
- Finish: Gloss Black
- Headstock: Matching Finish
- Inlays: Black Dot (6mm)
Players on Reddit have praised the Capri for its “huge” short-scale tone, smooth roasted maple neck, and strong midrange presence that sits well in a mix.
This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
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| Condition | B-Stock (Used) B-Stock items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder, but have been opened, blemished, or used in some manner.Learn more |
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