Electric Upright Bass Database

Neville Whitehead - Sase (semi-acoustic, electric)

• Vintage: 2001
• Number of Strings: 5
  • Double bass strings compatible
• Bowable: Yes
• Thumb Reference: E♭
• Playable Seated: Yes
• Balance While Playing: (8/10)

I recently purchased this instrument from the maker. It has a carved spruce top and maple back and sides, bass bar, soundpost etc. A high C string and a long E (low C). It is a truly remarkable instrument that is constructed by a master doublebass maker Neville Whithead. As a Double bassist and Electric bassist this instrument to me represents the ultimate EUB in its performance, portability and workmanship. Check out the 5 string at Mr Whiteheads website. It is now mine!!
Hugh Fraser