For those who want the unique features of Simonetti Basses but don’t want to design their own instrument from scratch, I offer the Simonetti Standard line. These basses come equipped with Simonetti Passive Dual-Coil humbuckers available in a variety of configurations, along with the versatile Simonetti 4-way bridge system. While these standards provide the signature Simonetti tone and craftsmanship, custom options remain virtually limitless for players who want to tailor every detail.
Standard features are as follows:
35” Scale length
Laminated neck through body construction
2-way truss rod adjusts at head
2 octave fingerboard with contrasting edge dots
Jescar stainless steel frets on fretted models (.095 x .047 crown)
Pocketed fret technology for neck stability
Bookmatched top over solid back body “wings”
Comfortable neck to body joint, forearm and belly contours
Magnetic control and truss rod covers
Simonetti passive dual coil humbuckers
Simonetti 4-way bridge system
Pickup covers and bridge system woods match fingerboard
Graph Tech TUSQ XL string nut and bridge saddles
Active 3 band EQ with bypass and passive tone
Chrome or Black hardware
Gotoh GB-707 Tuning Keys
Dunlop dual design strap Locks
Knurled metal knobs
Electro-socket side Jack
Clean Armor Matte finish
Protec Contego Hybrid case included
Retail List Prices:
Includes insured FedEx ground shipping to the Continental U.S. All other shipping please inquire for a shipping quote.
4 string: $ 6,500.00
5 string: $6,650.00
6 string: $7,000.00
WOOD SELECTIONS:
*Subject to availability
Main Neck Wood (3 pieces, 1 wood):
Hard Maple, Mahogany, Northern Ash, Sapele, Cherry or Walnut
Neck Stringers (2 pieces, one wood):
Purpleheart, Walnut, Wenge, Cherry, Mahogany, Bloodwood, Maple or Padouk
Fingerboard Wood:
Wenge, Bubinga, Bloodwood, Pau Ferro, Macassar Ebony, Birdseye Maple
Top Wood:
Quilted, Birdseye or Tiger Maple, Quilted Sapele, Figured Purpleheart, Figured Walnut, Lacewood, Figured Bubinga or Zebrawood
Back Wood:
Ash, Mahogany, Cherry, Sapele or Walnut
*Truss rod cover can match top or fingerboard
*Control cover can match body back or fingerboard or be same wood as top
Due to hand carving and sanding all dimensions are approximate
4 string Dimensions:
nut: 1.5” 38.1mm
Heel: 2.5” 63.5mm
bridge spacing: .75” 19.05mm
Body depth: 1.5” 38.1mm
5 string Dimensions:
nut: 1.8” 45.72mm
Heel: 3.0” 76.2mm
bridge spacing: .71875” 18mm
Body depth: 1.5” 38.1mm
6 string Dimensions:
nut: 2.125” 53.96mm
Heel: 3.5” 89mm
bridge spacing: .6875” 17.5mm
Body depth: 1.5” 38.1mm