In 1985, Englishmen Alun Ashworth-Jones and Nigel Thornbory created the original Ashbory Bass - a revolutionary 18" scale, silicon-rubber strung instrument that, when amplified, produced a low, resonant bass tone that emulated a plucked double bass with astonishing clarity and accuracy.
In its second incarnation, Ashbory worked with The Bass Centre to create a version with an ergonomic body shape influenced by the Steinberger 'stick' basses of the day. These instruments instantly found favour with international players and recording artists including Tony Levin and Doug Wimbish.
Now, 30 years on, The Bass Centre is pleased to announce a brand new generation of the Ashbory brand.
The 2020 solid body Bass Centre Ashbory Bass features a 24" scale length, conventional offset design with through-body stringing for maximum bass response, under-saddle piezo pickup with adjustable bridge, and an active two-band EQ (Approximate weight = 2.5kg / 5.5lb).
