Watch any episode of the classic MTV unplugged show and the bass being played is most likely a Washburn. Those artists as well as todays top performers choose Washburn because of the style, quality, Tone & playability of our acoustic basses. If you want people to know youre serious about your amplified acoustic tone, youll play Washburn. The Grand concert body shape provides the instrument with a powerful projection. The ab5k-a acoustic bass is a cutaway style with round sound hole. It features a spruce top and mahogany back and sides which allows the instrument a lot of well rounded tone and sound. The spruce top of the guitar provides the instrument with a great level of resonance with high and mid tones. The mahogany of the back and sides of the guitar resonates more with the lower tones of the guitar. It is a 32 scale, the fretboard has 22 frets, and the bass has dot inlays. It features volume, phase, 4 band EQ controls. This beautiful acoustic bass has a natural gloss finish, and ships with a case included.