Description
Aria DMB-206 Retro Classics Electric Bass - 3-Tone Sunburst is a short-scale Retro Classics electric bass with a basswood body, a maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard in 3-Tone Sunburst. Two AMH-1B mini-humbuckers with volume, tone and a 3-way selector give a warm, vintage-flavored low end, and the 780 mm (30-1/2”) scale keeps it light and easy to play. It belongs to Aria's DM series, first launched in the '60s, alongside the DM-206 guitar.
Specifications
| SKU | DMB206-3TS |
|---|---|
| Body | Basswood |
| Color | 3-Tone Sunburst |
| Neck | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Pickups | Neck: AMH-1B (mini-humbucker), Bridge: AMH-1B (mini-humbucker) |
| Controls | Volume, Tone, 3-way pickup selector |
| Tailpiece | VFB-1C |
| Hardware | Chrome |
| Tuning | E-A-D-G |
Measurements
| Scale Length | 780 mm (30-1/2”) |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 38 mm |
| Frets | 20 |
| Fingerboard Radius | 305R (12”) |
Common questions
What pickups does the Aria DMB-206 have?
The Aria DMB-206 has two AMH-1B mini-humbucker pickups in the neck and bridge positions, with volume, tone and a 3-way selector.
How is the Aria DMB-206 tuned?
The Aria DMB-206 is a 4-string bass tuned E-A-D-G, standard bass tuning.
What is the Aria DMB-206 made of?
The Aria DMB-206 has a basswood body, a maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard, with a VFB-1C tailpiece and chrome hardware.
What is the difference between the Aria DMB-206 and the DM-206?
The Aria DMB-206 is the short-scale bass in Aria's Retro Classics DM series, with two AMH-1B mini-humbuckers. The Aria DM-206 is the matching 6-string guitar, with two AMH-1 mini-humbuckers.
What size is the Aria DMB-206?
The Aria DMB-206 is a short-scale bass with a 780 mm (30-1/2”) scale, 20 frets, a 38 mm nut width and a 305R (12”) fingerboard radius.
Who is the Aria DMB-206 for?
The Aria DMB-206 is for bassists who want a short-scale bass, including beginners, guitarists doubling on bass and players with smaller hands. Its basswood body and maple neck keep it light for long sets, and the mini-humbuckers give a warm, vintage-flavored tone. Plug it into a bass amp or PA for gigs, rehearsals and recording.
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