Artist APJ4A Active/Passive Hybrid Bass Guitar - Vintage White

Artist APJ4A Deluxe Active/Passive PJ Bass Guitar - Vintage White
The Artist APJ4A Deluxe is a PJ-style bass in gloss vintage white with a red tortoiseshell pickguard, offering rich lows, punchy mids and crisp highs from dual Alnico V pickups. A push-pull switch flips between active EQ and pure passive tone, while the satin roasted maple neck and Bolivian rosewood fretboard keep playability smooth - padded gig bag included.

Adventurous
For the bassist who refuses to be limited, the APJ4A is equally at home anchoring a smooth jazz trio, cutting through the mix in classic rock, or exploring adventurous rhythms in progressive and fusion settings - you'll find every tone you could possibly hope to dial in when you turn the volume up on this one. The backbone of the instrument is a light-roasted neck constructed from a single piece of maple, giving the APJ4A deep resonance and sustain for days, especially compared with basses using multi-piece necks. A 9.5" radius Bolivian rosewood fretboard bridges the gap between vintage curvature and modern playability, while 20 jumbo nickel frets provide both precision and ease for complex runs or thick, punchy grooves, and a 42mm bone nut adds tonal clarity and sustain.

Top Features
At the core of the APJ4A's sound is a pair of Alnico V pickups - a split-coil humbucking pup in the neck and a vintage-voiced single-coil in the bridge - capturing rich lows, defined mids and sparkling highs. A push-pull switch on the second volume knob toggles between active and passive modes, opening the door to everything from warm, classic jazz vibes to modern punch. Dedicated bass and treble EQ knobs give detailed frequency control in active mode, while dual volume knobs make blending pickups effortless in both modes. Note: the EQ knobs only affect the active circuit and cannot be used in passive mode. Included with each APJ4A Deluxe is a padded gig bag for safe transport, making it ready to move from rehearsal to session to stage with ease.

Specifications:

• Body
  • Material: Roasted Poplar
  • Finish: Vintage White
  • Paint: Gloss
  • Construction: Solid
  • Battery Compartment: Inside back electronics cavity
• Neck
  • Material: Roasted Maple
  • Construction: One Piece
  • Joint: Bolt-On
  • Finish: Satin
  • Shape: 20.5mm C Profile
  • Scale Length: 864mm / 34"
  • Fretboard Material: Bolivian Rosewood
  • Fretboard Radius: 9.5" / 240mm
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Fret Material: 25% Nickel
  • Fret Size: Jumbo
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Nut Width: 42mm
  • Position Inlays: White Pearloid
  • Binding: N/A
  • Side Dots: White
  • Truss Rod: Dual Action
• Electronics
  • Bridge Pickup: Alnico V Single-Coil
  • Middle Pickup: N/A
  • Neck Pickup: Alnico V Split Coil Humbucker
  • Switching: Active/Passive Push-Pull (Second Volume Knob)
  • Configuration: HS
  • Special Electronics: 2 Volume, 1 Treble & 1 Bass EQ Knob for Active Circuit only (Push-Pull for Active/Passive Switching)
• Hardware
  • Bridge: Chrome-Plated Bass Bridge w/ Brass Base and Stainless Steel Saddles
  • Hardware Finish: Chrome
  • Machine Heads: High-Grade Clover-Style Tuners
  • Pickguard: Red Tortoiseshell One-Ply
• Miscellaneous/Special Features
  • Strings: D'Addario YB-XL165
  • Weight: 4-4.5kg / 8.5-10lbs
• Accessories
  • Included Accessories: Padded Gig Bag