MB GV 4 Gloxy CR MP Passive – 3-tone sunburst

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MARKBASS MB GV 4 Gloxy CR MP Passive (MBB148020) solid body electric bass demonstrate Markbass ability to produce a high quality instrument at an incredible price. This achievement is a direct result of tireless work to compare the quality and price of parts and materials from a wide range of suppliers. Only the best components were choosen, maintaining focus on excellent value for money.

The bass neck has the same characteristics as JP series of instruments – inherent playability, and comfort. The balance of each string is accurate and defined, without any ‘boomy’ resonant frequencies even across the fifth string’s range.
Each instrument is inspected for quality against strict requirements at Markbass headquarters in Italy. Gloxy series bass guitars receive the same standard of care and attention as higher end instruments.

In response to the many requests from a passive bass enthusiasts, Markbass have decided to add a new model to the product line of this series – GLOXY GV Passive, in 4 or 5 string versions. It features separate volume control for each of the two J-style pickups and a simple tone control to roll off highs, leaving you the pure sound of the instrument with natural attack, touch-sensitive dynamics and also punchy, round, fat tone perfect for organic genres like jazz, blues, rock… and should you need more tone-shaping options,