Five-string electric bass with pickups and electronics from MEC
5-string electric bass, made in Gdansk
Serial number #BT2305183
Body made from Black Limba
Slightly curved body for a comfortable fit to the body
Six-bolt, five-piece mahogany-maple neck
Pau Ferro fingerboard with dot inlays
"D" neck profile
Two active MEC Jazz single-coil pickups
Active MEC BEC2 2-band tone control
WSC JB15 bass machine heads
Single rail bridge bass bridge
Schaller S-Locks
Electric bass from Fame with two active single coils
The Fame Baphomet II 5 #BT2305183 is a handmade premium bass that not only impresses with an extremely beautiful selection of woods, but also with optimum playing characteristics and a versatile sound. Accordingly, the five-string has a slightly curved body made of Black Limba with an intense grain and a six-bolt neck made of mahogany and maple, whose flat "D" profile sits comfortably in the hand. Two active MEC Jazz single-coil pickups and an active 2-band tone control from the same company furthermore ensure a versatile sound spectrum that skillfully covers every genre with high assertiveness. On the hardware side, the Fame Baphomet II is also well equipped with a single rail bridge and precise WSC JB15 tuners.
The Fame Baphomet II is handmade in Gdansk and convinces with optimal playing characteristics and versatile sounds.
The five-piece neck of the Fame Baphomet II is bolted six times to the curved body.
First-class woods and high playing comfort
Only hand-selected woods are used in the construction of the Fame Baphomet II, which guarantee optimum sound and playing characteristics. Accordingly, the body made of light Black Limba supports a powerful sound with harmonious integration of the low B-string, while the gentle arching guarantees a comfortable fit for the player. The five-piece mahogany neck with maple separating veneers is bolted together six times for a particularly robust connection and, with its slim "D" profile, offers the best playing characteristics across all 24 frets of the pau ferro fingerboard.
Two active MEC Jazz single-coil pickups and the active MEC BEC2 2-band tone control guarantee a versatile sound spectrum.
MEC pickups and electronics for top-class sounds
The electrical sound conversion of the Fame Baphomet II 5 is handled by two active MEC Jazz single coils. Equipped with ceramic magnets, the pickups impress with a particularly transparent sound that combines high assertiveness with all-round capabilities for almost any style of music and also reproduces the low B string tightly. In addition to the volume and balance controls, the Fame Baphomet II 5 also offers an active MEC BEC2 2-band tone control. With treble and bass controls on a double potentiometer, the Equalizer enables precise adjustment of the sound, whereby the musical tuning guarantees first-class sound experiences even at extreme settings.
Five encapsulated WSC JB15 tuners on the distinctive headstock of the Fame Baphomet II guarantee precise tuning.
Fame Baphomet II with indestructible hardware
Last but not least, the Fame Baphomet II 5 is equipped with indestructible Hardware, which guarantees long-lasting playing pleasure with unlimited functionality. Accordingly, the solid single rail bridge on the body supports the even sound development, while four individual string saddles ensure optimum adjustment of intonation and string action. On the headstock, five encapsulated WSC JB15 tuners ensure accurate and stable Tuning of the five-string.
The Fame Baphomet II 5 has a five-piece mahogany-maple neck and a body made of intensely grained black limba.
Tested by Guitar in issue 12/20 Fame Baphomet II Test report download
Excerpt: With the Fame Baphomet II basses, the Polish guitar and bass manufacturer has made a real statement. The promise of combining sound, workmanship and know-how at a fair price has been honored by Fame. The Baphomet II inspires creativity and is certainly also interesting for non-bassists (also known as guitarists) who would like to experience the fascination of bass tones and be inspired by the instrument. The two tested versions in Black Limba and Natural Ash did not make a big difference in terms of sound apart from Finish and are probably more of visual relevance in the purchase decision process. We can only recommend that you take the plunge into the basement yourself.
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