Description
The Adrian Younge Jazz Bass is a masterful collision of vintage soul and boundary-pushing creativity; it's built for players who crave something completely different yet undeniably rooted in history. Whether you're a studio alchemist, a sonic experimenter, or a player deeply inspired by groove-based genres like soul, funk, or hip hop, this limited edition Custom Shop creation offers a voice like no other. Created in collaboration with Adrian Younge-producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and co-founder of Jazz Is Dead-this bass channels the golden warmth of '60s analog tone with the edge and innovation of modern artistry.
Crafted by Master Builder Levi Perry, this instrument revives and reimagines a concept originally dreamed up by Vincent Van Trigt. Its Journeyman Relic Aged Silver Sparkle finish immediately catches the eye, wrapping a two-piece select alder body in vintage flair. A quartersawn maple neck with a comfortable '60s-style "C" profile meets a flat-laminated rosewood fingerboard and painted headcap, delivering a timeless feel with boutique elegance. Tonally, it's a shape-shifter; its custom-wound '62 P-Bass pickup and Curtis Novak BS-DS at the neck dish out the kind of punch, warmth, and low-end growl that nods to everything from early Motown to vintage hollowbody thump.
But what sets this bass apart is its fearless originality. At Adrian's request, the neck is only fretted up to the 9th position; from there to the 20th fret, it transitions to fretless. The result is a neck that challenges convention and rewards expressiveness, letting you slide seamlessly between articulate fretted grooves and vocal, fretless phrasing without a second thought. It's an entirely new way to approach the instrument-almost like switching basses mid-song without ever putting one down.
Then there's the built-in studio magic. Younge included two of his go-to effects right into the wiring: a '60s-style fuzz and a square wave tremolo, both accessible via push/pull master volume and tone controls. These aren't gimmicks; they're legit analog-style tones inspired by his private stash of rare gear. Whether you're tracking direct in the studio or pushing boundaries live, these effects bring a new dimension of creativity into the fold.
Visually, sonically, and conceptually, this bass tells a story. The silver sparkle finish nods to late-'60s showmanship. The hybrid fretted/fretless neck hints at jazz and soul innovation. The internal effects wiring gives you tools for modern expression that don't sacrifice the organic tone at its core.
If you're looking for an instrument that doesn't just replicate history but redefines what a bass can be, the Adrian Younge Jazz Bass belongs in your hands. At Cream City Music, we're inspired by instruments that push boundaries while honoring the past-and this one does both with undeniable charisma and style.
Specifications:
- Body: 2-Piece Select Alder
- Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Neck: Quarter Sawn Maple with a '60s "C" Back-Shape and 9.5" (241 mm) Radius
- Fingerboard: Flat-Laminated Rosewood
- Frets: 20, Jescar Vintage (45085)
- Hardware: Nickel/Chrome
- Bridge: 4-Saddle Vintage-Style
- Pickups: Custom Shop Hand-Wound '62 Split Single-Coil Precision Bass (Middle), Curtis Novak BS-DS (Neck)
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone (with Push/Pull for Fuzz and Tremolo Bypass)
- Included: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap and Certificate of Authenticity
Sku: 9215700023
