WOODLINE CTM4AC EWC/SKR-B CN

Introducing a special custom model based on the handmade series WOODLINE DX4 AC model, using exotic wood for the body top and equipped with original dual coil pickups on the front and rear. The rare and unique grained cherry burl wood placed on the top of the body gives off a powerful presence. It is an active specification and the preamp is equipped with a 2-band EQ Aguilar OBP-2. Furthermore, the low range is powerful and solid due to the hum pickup, but it is too boomy and has a cohesive sound. The gold and black hardware gives it a fearless and calm look.[Body]
The same slim and stylish Dinky body as the regular WOODLINE DX model not only provides good handling, but also has a moderate weight that takes into account the balance of the bass’s bass range, producing a crisp sound with increased resonance. Masu. In addition, the top of the body is made of cherry wood, which is a popular Japanese wood, and this time we use a rare cherry blossom burl that is worthy of the name Exotic Wood Custom. The characteristics of the material are moderately hard and sticky, and by placing ash on the body back, it has a wide range but is slightly brighter, and has a well-defined and evenly grained tone. It is also finished with a half-matte coating that allows you to feel the grain and texture of the wood.[Neck]
The neck, which is the core of a stringed instrument, is made of maple wood that has been carefully managed and seasoned.It has a well-balanced neck grip, playability, rigidity, and stability, and is carefully finished by hand. I am. The U-shaped neck fits easily in your hand, and the back of the neck is painted with a satin finish, giving it a smooth texture that allows for smooth fingering.
The fingerboard is made of ebony material that has a good grain and provides just the right amount of response, giving the bass sound that tends to be drowned out more definition, and producing tight mid-low range and core high range. In addition, avalon material is used for the position mark on the special edition model.[Pickup/Preamplifier]
The pickup is equipped with DeviseR’s original dual coil pickup DBP49. While giving a sense of power, there is a sense of separation in the sound of each string, and it outputs a wide range of natural sounds without compromising the sound of the individual bass. In addition, the preamp is equipped with Aguilar OBP-2, and Bass can be boosted/cut at ±18dB@40Hz and Treble can be boosted/cut at ±16dB@6.5 KHz. You can enjoy a wide and deep sound with deep bass.

[Control]
The controls are master volume, balancer, treble, and bass from the top, and a mini preamp ON/OFF switch is provided between the balancer and treble knob. By using the preamplifier’s ON/OFF switch, you can select not only the sound makeup with the preamplifier but also the delicate output that can only be achieved with a passive device.

[Parts]
The pegs are GOTOH’s GB11W, which is highly reliable with high accuracy and stability. The bridge is also equipped with his 404SJ-4B, which uses the same GOTOH steel saddle and the base plate, which is made of hard zinc material, which has a reputation for good tone. Grooves are cut into the base plate to prevent each saddle from shaking due to string vibration, ensuring that the player’s rich expressiveness, such as delicate dynamics control and fine nuances, is transmitted without loss, and the sound is clear and resonant in each range. Creates a rich, sustaining sound.

In addition, in addition to the top loader tensioning method used in regular jazz bass bridges, the body has been processed to accommodate through-body stringing, which emphasizes the attack sound and makes it even more appealing. Flexible settings are possible to suit the player’s style, such as emphasizing the properties of the body material.

Other parts, such as the CTS pot and Switchcraft jack, are also made from highly reliable and stable parts, down to the smallest details.

[Sound Impression]
Although it has a hard sound image, it is actually a clear sound with just the right amount of softness, and the sound is dense from bass to treble. In passive mode, you can feel the delicate and rich sound, and by turning on the preamp, you can control further sound variations, making it suitable for a wide range of situations regardless of genre.