New Pilot IV and V Basses from DeArmond
July 26, 1999
For enthusiasts and students of the bass guitar, DeArmond
is proud to introduce two new members to its growing family of affordable
stringed instruments. DeArmond's sleek new Pilot Bass IV and five-string
Pilot Bass V offers up a long scale bass with active electronics, at a
price that allows beginners, or professionals on a budget, the opportunity
to play a beautiful and fine-crafted instrument.
These new sleek and modern basses are inspired by the Pilot Bass, Guild's
most popular and successful line of bass guitars. Borrowing design and
structural aspects from its parent company's basses, DeArmond is ready
to "re-introduce" these no-longer-produced classic instruments,
adding to the popularity of DeArmond's own bass line which includes the
Jet Star and Starfire models.
The Pilot Bass IV features passive P/J pickups, which allow a player
to change between two distinctly different pickup configurations without
switching instruments. Conversely, the more specialized Pilot Bass V offers
two passive J/J pickups, which will give the five-string player the sound
that is sought after by so many jazz bassists. The active electronics
for both guitars offer an active EQ with master volume, balance, treble,
middle and bass controls.
Not often found on basses in this price range, the scale length of both
the Pilot Bass IV and Pilot Bass V is 35". This offers players a
greater string tension which will result in a more piano-like tone than
the full scale length of the 34" bass. Made of maple, the neck has
a rosewood fretboard highlighted by pearloid "dot" inlays.
Available color options for both models include: Black; Crimson Red Transparent;
and Polar White. United States MSRP for the Pilot Bass IV is $499.99 without
a case, or $629.98 with a case. United States MSRP for the Pilot Bass
V is $599.99 without a case, or $729.98 with a case.
For more information on DeArmond products, visit www.dearmondguitars.com.
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