Details
This Martin B-40 acoustic bass was made in 1992 and it's based on Martin's J-40 jumbo body shape and ornamentation.The top is Sitka spruce and the back and side are Indian rosewood. We sold quite a few of these during their run from 1988 through 1996 and we were sorry to see them dropped from the line in favor of less expensive mahogany versions. This particular example is in excellent cosmetic and structural condition. The frets are very slightly worn but they still have lots of life left in them. We installed a Fishman Matrix pickup in the bass ages ago but apart from the slightly enlarged endpin hole to make room for the jack, there are no other modifications. This a sweet sounding, mellow bass that plays very well. Includes the original hardshell case.
Specs
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Back sides
Indian Rosewood
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Bracing
X Brace
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Bridge
Ebony
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Electronics
Yes
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Finish
Satin
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Frets to body
17
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Neck material
Mahogany
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Neck shape
Bass
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Nut width
1 9/16"
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Pickup type
Fishman Matrix
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Saddle spacing
2 1/8"
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Scale length
34"
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Top material
Sitka Spruce
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Total frets
23
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Tuners
Die-Cast Sealed
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Year
1992
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
514410
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SKU
MARB40-514410
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UPC
142160
