Rapier Saffire Bass Guitar - Arctic White

The Rapier™ Saffire Bass in its 4-string, medium-scale iteration stands as 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.