Description
Aria 313-BB/5 Detroit 5-String Electric Bass - Bourbon Barrel is the 5-string version of the Aria 313-BB Detroit bass, with a dark brown ash body in an open-pore satin finish and an anodized aluminum pickguard. A P/J pair of Alnico-5 pickups, a roasted maple bolt-on neck and a Wilkinson WOB51 bridge give it a low B string with classic tone. It suits bassists who want five-string range in a vintage-styled bass.
Specifications
| SKU | 313-BB/5 |
|---|---|
| Strings | 5 |
| Body | Ash |
| Color | Bourbon Barrel (dark brown) |
| Finish | Open-pore satin |
| Pickguard | Anodized aluminum |
| Neck | Roasted maple, bolt-on |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Pickups | Neck: PV-5 (Alnico-5), Bridge: JV-5 (Alnico-5), P/J configuration |
| Controls | Volume, Tone, Balancer |
| Bridge | Wilkinson WOB51 |
| Hardware | Chrome |
| Tuning | B-E-A-D-G |
Measurements
| Scale Length | 864 mm (34”) |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 45 mm |
| Frets | 24 |
| Fingerboard Radius | 240R (9.5”) |
Common questions
What pickups does the Aria 313-BB/5 have?
The Aria 313-BB/5 has a PV-5 neck pickup and a JV-5 bridge pickup, both Alnico-5, in a P/J layout with volume, tone and balancer controls.
How is the Aria 313-BB/5 tuned?
The Aria 313-BB/5 is a 5-string bass tuned B-E-A-D-G, adding a low B string below standard 4-string bass tuning.
What is the difference between the Aria 313-BB/5 and the 313-BB?
The Aria 313-BB/5 is the 5-string version of the 313-BB Detroit bass, adding a low B string. Both share the Bourbon Barrel ash body, roasted maple neck and rosewood fingerboard.
What size is the Aria 313-BB/5?
The Aria 313-BB/5 is a long-scale bass with an 864 mm (34”) scale, 24 frets, a 45 mm nut width and a 240R (9.5”) fingerboard radius.
Who is the Aria 313-BB/5 for?
The Aria 313-BB/5 is for bassists ready for a fifth string, from players moving up from four strings to working bassists who need a low B. Its ash body and roasted maple neck give a firm, punchy low end, and the P/J pickups cover a wide range of tones. Plug it into a bass amp or PA for gigs, rehearsals and recording.
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