Rapier Saffire Bass Guitar - Daphne Blue

The Rapier™ Saffire Bass in its 4-string, medium-scale iteration is the latest augmentation to the distinguished series crafted by the renowned UK guitar artisan and designer, Alan Entwistle. This exquisite creation draws inspiration from the archetypal Rapier, a quintessential presence in the landscape of British-built guitars and basses during the transformative era of the 1960s.

Noteworthy tonewood and hardware enhancements grace this captivating model, featuring a basswood body, a 4-bolt configuration securing a robust hard rock maple neck endowed with a fully adjustable truss rod. The instrument boasts a 25-fret (inclusive of the zero fret) double-octave fingerboard, presenting a 31-inch (78.74 cm) scale.

Adorned with a pair of Alan Entwistle EWR64B double-coil pickups, a 3-way selector switch, a singular volume control, a comprehensive tone control, and a mid-boost control, the Rapier Saffire Bass proves itself versatile across a spectrum of musical genres. It effortlessly articulates the classic Rapier bass resonance, a hallmark heard on numerous early British pop compositions.

Radiant in its Daphne Blue finish, the aesthetic appeal is further elevated by the flagship 2-piece, 3-ply scratchplate. Additional refinements include a GraphTech nut, chrome machine heads, and a fully adjustable 4-saddle bridge, culminating in an instrument of both sonic prowess and visual elegance.

Features

• Body: Original double-cutaway solid body featuring Okoume chosen specifically for its warmth, depth and high-end clarity.

• Bridge: Four saddle compensated bridge provides improved intonation all over the fretboard.

• Pickups: Alan Entwistle low-noise EWR64B mini-double coil pickups at the neck and bridge, delivering exceptional tonal response, balanced output and clarity.

• Controls: Single volume control, global tone control and mid boost control. 3-way selector switch.

• Machine heads: Chrome machine heads provide simple, effective action for maximum tuning stability.

• Neck: 4 bolt hard rock maple neck for instant comfort, speed, accuracy and great feel.

• Fingerboard: Double octave fitted with 25 medium jumbo frets (including zero fret).

• Scale Length: 31" / 787.4 mm. Medium-scale bass.

• Top Nut: GraphTech Nubone friction-free 43mm nut.

• Headstock: Classic design with new generation Rapier logo.