Johnston Introduces LightWave Bass

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Johnston Basses has integrated the revolutionary LightWave Systems optical pickup into a stunning new series of basses. The Johnston basses feature AAAA bookmatched tops and the finest tonewood backs for their beauty and superior tonal qualities. Four and Five string models come standard with a graphite reinforced one piece maple neck-through. The ebony fretboard is inlayed with top and side mother of pearl dots. Options include lined or unlined fretless necks and a wide selection of bookmatched tops including Koa, Cocobolo, Flame, Curly, and birds-eye maple. As well as many other fine woods. Back options include Bubinga, Swamp Ash, Zebrawood, Mahogany and, Koa. Finish options include hand rubbed, satin and high gloss. Custom inlays and bolt-on necks are also available. Hardshell case included.

Specifications:

• One piece graphite-reinforced, maple, 24 fret, neck-through
• Lightwave optical pickup system with Icetone piezo
• Black hardware
• Large selection of bookmatched tops to chose from
• Ebony fretboard
• Gotoh tuners
• Powered by recharge-anytime Ni-cad battery
• 34" scale
• 4 string $1690 w/ hardshell case
• 5 string $1800 w/ hardshell case