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| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
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Key Features
The Hartwood Artiste Electro Acoustic Bass Guitar is designed for bassists wanting an acoustic feel with amplified flexibility. The jumbo cutaway body gives you plenty of natural volume while keeping higher frets easy to reach, which is useful for melodic lines and upper-neck work. A solid spruce top helps notes stay clear and focused, while the mahogany back and sides add warmth and balance to the low end. This makes it well suited to unplugged practice, songwriting and small acoustic sessions.
When amplification is needed, the onboard K2T pickup provides a straightforward way to shape your sound. Volume and tone controls are positioned inside the sound hole to keep the look clean while staying easy to reach. Details like the bone saddle and purple heart bridge and fingerboard support tuning stability and a smooth, comfortable playing feel.
Nearly New: This product may have been opened for quality control purposes, returned by a customer, refurbished, or may have non-essential parts or software missing. Otherwise, the product operates as new. This is a great opportunity to buy a fully functioning product at a discounted price.
Product Ref: 388333
The jumbo cutaway body shape is designed to balance size with playability. You get the fuller acoustic presence expected from a larger body, while the cutaway keeps the upper frets accessible. This helps reduce strain during longer sessions and gives you more freedom when moving beyond basic bass lines. The 864mm / 34" scale length keeps the feel familiar for electric bassists, so it’s easy to settle in whether you’re practising or playing alongside other acoustic instruments.
A solid spruce top brings clarity and definition to each note, helping bass lines remain articulate in acoustic settings. Combined with mahogany back and sides, the sound stays warm and controlled rather than overpowering. This balance works well for fingerstyle playing and supportive accompaniment, allowing the bass to sit naturally with guitars and vocals.
The K2T pickup system keeps things refreshingly simple. You can adjust volume and tone directly from inside the sound hole, giving you quick control. This setup suits players who switch between unplugged and amplified use, letting you connect straight to an amp or PA via the 6.35mm output and get on with playing.
Purple heart is used for the bridge and fingerboard, offering a smooth playing surface and long-term durability. A bone saddle supports consistent string vibration and tuning stability, while chrome machine heads provide dependable adjustment. Finished in a matt black with ivory binding, the Artiste keeps a smart, understated look that fits rehearsals, lessons, and low-key performances.
Hartwood's carefully developed range of electric and acoustic instruments offers exceptional quality and sound. Honing in on the finest components, tonewoods, and construction techniques, each Hartwood model has been designed to evolve with you and your music. With both classic and contemporary designs, Hartwood guitars are suitable for all musicians, no matter your style.
