The Vintage® ReIssued™ Series V42 bass is themed on the company’s popular workhorse double cutaway V4 chassis, famed by the music industry for its ability to adapt to any music genre.
Now, featuring an addition Wilkinson WOJB single coil pickup at the bridge along with the classic split-coil design of the original WOPB, the sonic versatility of the V42 is immense, from tight, piano-like tones, with extended clarity and the ability to effortlessly deliver deep, powerful sub frequencies.
Pin-point accurate intonation and stable tuning are assured with the addition of Wilkinson WJBL175 open-geared tuners, a precision cut Graphtech nut and a fully adjustable Wilkinson WBBC compensated bridge.
With a USA Alder body, one-piece hard rock maple neck and 20 fret fingerboard, the Vintage ReIssued Series V42 bass guitar, looks stunning finished in Gloss Black with a 3ply black scratchplate.
V42 Specifications.
Body:
USA Alder body provides resonance, tone and ‘correct weight’ comfort.
Bridge:
Wilkinson WBBC, compensated, four brass saddle bridge for improved intonation all over the fretboard.
Pickups:
1 x Wilkinson WOJB single coil, 1 x WOPB, deliver immense, from tight, piano-like tones, with extended clarity and the ability to effortlessly deliver deep, powerful sub frequencies.
Controls:
Independent master Volume and two Tone controls.
Machine heads:
Wilkinson WJBL175 machine heads provide simple, effective action for maximum tuning stability.
Neck:
Maple bolt-on with classic Vintage ‘soft C’ profile for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel.
Scale Length:
34" / 864mm.
Frets:
20 Medium Jumbo profile frets add to comfort, accuracy and overall positive feel of the Vintage V42.
Neck Inlays:
Dot.
Nut:
GraphTech friction free to aid tuning and playability.
Headstock:
Classic Vintage headstock design for balance and visual appeal.
The V42™ is an original Vintage® ReIssued Series bass designed in the UK by the Vintage design team.
