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October 12 String Bass: Custom Series

The new October 12 String Bass Custom series are similar in design to our Deluxe series, but feature beautiful hand-picked AAAA quilted and flame maple tops. The tops are a full 1/4 inch thick, providing a little extra "snap" in your tone. In true October fashion, we took a look at the standards of other 12 string basses currently on the market, and fixed their problems to make our 12 string basses stand above all others. A bold statement, but  currently a number of high profile 12 string basses users agree! The October 12 String Custom Series series delivers everything you'd expect from a 12 string, and more! We are the first company to incorporate a 5 piece, opposing grain neck-thru design on a 12 string bass, adding much-needed stability. In turn, the neck-thru design adds increased sustain and resonance. Additionally, we are THE FIRST company to offer a pickup designed specifically to capture the full frequency spectrum of the 12 string bass. This is ONLY available from October Guitars! 

Not happy to stop there, the October 12 String Bass Custom Series features a brass nut for increased clarity. Other features include 2 passive October brand "Prism" pickups with an on-board active preamp to push all those frequencies through your rig with power and force. An easy access back panel provides quick and simple battery switching for your preamp. Gone are the days of removing your control cavity plate to check your battery. Also featured on the Custom models are separate bridge saddles fro precise intonation, 26 full frets with a wide fretboard to accommodate finger-style players and well as more room for chording, and a sculpted body design that is comfortable and most importantly, keeps the bass from being neck heavy. All Custom USA models come in beautifully dyed AAAA flame and quilted maple tops. Dye colors such as transparent black (shown) and burgundy (shown) are fast becoming favorites.  All October USA Custom basses come with a  hard shell case, and a Lifetime Warranty.  

As always, each October USA 12 String Bass in hand-crafted in the USA.

Standard options include:

5 piece mahogany neck-thru construction
Mahogany body
Hand-picked AAAA flame and quilt maple tops
Santos rosewood fretboard w/ brass nut
26 fret neck
Two October brand "Prism" pickups
On-board active preamp