1965 Baldwin Burns Nu Sonic Electric Bass Guitar

1965 Baldwin Burns Nu Sonic Electric Bass Guitar
1965 Baldwin Burns Nu Sonic Electric Bass Guitar
1965 Baldwin Burns Nu Sonic Electric Bass Guitar
1965 Baldwin Burns Nu Sonic Electric Bass Guitar
1965 Baldwin Burns Nu Sonic Electric Bass Guitar
1965 Baldwin Burns Nu Sonic Electric Bass Guitar
1965 Baldwin Burns Nu Sonic Electric Bass Guitar
1965 Baldwin Burns Nu Sonic Electric Bass Guitar
1965 Baldwin Burns Nu Sonic Electric Bass Guitar
1965 Baldwin Burns Nu Sonic Electric Bass Guitar
1965 Baldwin Burns Nu Sonic Electric Bass Guitar
1965 Baldwin Burns Nu Sonic Electric Bass Guitar
1965 Baldwin Burns Nu Sonic Electric Bass Guitar
1965 Baldwin Burns Nu Sonic Electric Bass Guitar
1965 Baldwin Burns Nu Sonic Electric Bass Guitar
1965 Baldwin Burns Nu Sonic Electric Bass Guitar
1965 Baldwin Burns Nu Sonic Electric Bass Guitar
1965 Baldwin Burns Nu Sonic Electric Bass Guitar

1965 Baldwin Burns Nu Sonic Electric Bass Guitar

Regular price $3,000.00
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The Baldwin Burns Nu Sonic bass is like a hybrid between a Fender Mustang and Jazz Bass. It has the short 30" scale length and compact size of a Mustang Bass, but with the dual pickup configuration and controls of a Jazz Bass. What you end up with is an extremely comfortable instrument with a huge variety of tonal options.  It weighs in at only 6.1 lbs which is significantly lighter than even most guitars. The tone is very punchy and even. It is wired like a jazz bass but with a pickup selector. The neck position is warm and similar to a P-bass tone. The bridge position is bright and provides tones similar to a danelectro 6 string "tic tac" bass. The middle position is very versatile and allows you to find the perfect balance between the two pickups. 

 This one got the full restoration with a fresh refret from our neighbors at R. Hyde custom basses. Almost all of these came from the factory wired incorrectly, Ryan fixed the issue and replaced the 0.1uF cap with a 0.047uF cap for a brighter and more balanced tone. This is likely the best sounding and playing Nu Sonic bass available on the market. These little basses are some of most the underrated in the world of vintage guitars.

Overview

Year: 1965

Brand: Baldwin

Model: Nu-Sonic

Condition: Excellent

Repairs: Refret by R. Hyde, Wiring fix

Modifications:

Case: Period HSC

SKU:

Additional Information: Extra hole for strap pin in body near neck joint. A strap pin can be installed here if desired.

Materials

Body:

Neck: Maple

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Pickup: Original

Bridge: Original

Tuners: Original Van Ghent

Measurements

Nut Width: 1 11/16"

Scale Length: 30"

Neck Depth, 1st fret: 0.86"

Neck Depth, 12th fret: 1.03"

Weight (lbs): 6.1

Action: 6/64" - 5/64"

Strings: Flatwound Daddario 45-105

Flat Rate Shipping

$95 shipping on all instruments within the continental US.

Hassel Free Returns

We want you to be completely satisfied with your new instrument. All purchases come with a 48 hour approval period. If for any reason you don't want to keep your guitar, just let us know within this period and send it back in the original packaging. Customer will be responsible for return shipping costs.

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