The AC-Signature fretless has been developed in collaboration with Canadian jazz legend Alain Caron since the mid 1980’s. This series was inspired by Alain’s desire to have one fretless bass that could do it all—anything from acoustic to modern electric tones, a big clear voice to hold down a groove and an extended range fingerboard with easy access for soloing. Al often refers to playing fretless as a second language, so it was imperative that this instrument be highly expressive and sensitive to playing dynamics.
This is achieved through an original semi-chambered design, procurement of premium lumber used in traditional upright bass builds, the handwound F Bass single-coil pickup, RMC Piezo saddle pickup system, and a natural & transparent F Bass preamp. This is a highly refined instrument and has been dubbed by our players as the “King of Fretless”!
- ▼Features
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- Nut Width: 45mm (1 3/4″)
- Width at Last Fret: 80mm (3 1/8″)
- Fingerboard Radius: 10″ – 16″
- Scale Length: 34.5″
- Number of Frets: 28
- String Spacing at Bridge: 19mm (18mm for 6 String)
- Strings: F Bass Steel Exposed-Core Strings
- Pickups: F Bass Stacked Single-Coil Bridge Pickup & RMC Piezo Saddle Pickup
- Preamp: F Bass 9V Preamp with Bass Boost, Mid Boost, & Treble Boost
- Passive Controls: Bridge Volume (single-coil or noise-cancelling push/pull), Piezo Volume, Tone (active or passive push/pull)
- Neck Wood: 3 Piece Quarter-Sawn Maple
- Fingerboard Wood: Gabon Ebony
- Body Wood: Figured Maple Body (Chambered) with a Spruce Top
- Tuners: Gotoh tuners with 20:1 ratio
- Bridge: Aluminum Hipshot A Style (Handmade Ebony Optional)
- Knobs: Handmade Ebony Knobs
- ▼Availability & Shipping
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Do you actually have the product in stock?
Yes, all products that are showing "Available" are in stock at our store in Lismore NSW.
When will my order ship?
Items will be shipped on the same day for orders received before midday on business days. Otherwise, the order will shipped on the next business day. Availabilty of products is updated on our website every 10 minutes.
Do you have free shipping?
Yes, free Shipping is provided for all orders in Australia where the total cost is above $250. For orders under $250 a flat rate shipping fee of $15 will be added at checkout. Note: Free shipping cannot be provided for some remote and rural areas of Australia. Due to TNT introducing new charges on heavy items, we now have a flat $65 shipping fee for items that exceed 30kg in cubic weight or actual weight.
Who are your shipping providers?
We use Australia Post and TNT for most of our deliveries.
Can I track my order?
Yes, you will be emailed tracking details when your order is dispatched.
