Hickman RB-1 Custom Ash 5 String Bass Bartolini with Mono Bag

South Shore Music has partnered with Steve Hickman in commissioning the first in a series of hand made 5 string basses.Steve Hickman is a local builder in the South Shore of Boston. He has an enormous passion for woods and spends a great deal of time researching and hunting down the best possible woods from around the world for his projects. Each instrument has nothing but the finest hardware and electronics. Steve is a one man operation, and he uses hand tools for all but the most major wood work. All Hickman basses and guitars that we carry include Mono Bass Sleeve gig bags. Specifications:Body: 2 Piece Ash / PadaukNeck: Hard Maple / Mahogany / PadaukFingerboard: Premium EbonyHead Plate: Walnut BurlPickups: Bartolini DLElectronics: Active Bartolini System 3 Band EQ 18 Volt 3 Way Mid Shift Pickup Blender Push Pull Active PassiveBridge: SchallerTuners: Gotoh Lightweight 20:1Rear Cover: Solid PadaukKnobs: EbonyFinish: Hand rubbed Tung OilInlay: Black Mother of PearlTruss Rod: Two way adjustable, Carbon Fiber ReinforcedNut: 42mm Tusq Nut