Bart's Special is very much like his Standard model, but with a maple neck and natural finish on the maple shell. Since maple is a lot more dense than mahogany the Special does sound a bit different as well. With time, both the maple, and the lacquer finish, darken a bit to a warm amber color. The scooped fingerboard allows you to get your right hand further from the bridge if you're after a more plunky, mellow tone.
stock no. 55318
Model | Special 5 String |
Scale length | 26 1/4" |
Fretboard Material | Ebony |
Neck material | Maple |
Finish | lacquer |
Tone ring | Brass ring |
Inlay | Pearl star, dot position |
Total frets | 22 |
Tuners | 4 planetary, 5th geared |
Case | no |
Serial No | 4655 |
Diameter | 11" |