{"product_id":"alvarez-ab60cespb-404671","title":"AB60CESPB","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Stage-Oriented Acoustic Bass, Between Tradition and Modernity\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned to deliver a powerful \"pegada\" and clearly audible articulation, the AB60CE combines refined acoustic lutherie with electronics dedicated to performance. Its natural aesthetic highlights the woods, while design choices (FST2 bracing, bi-level bridge) aim to optimize resonance and stability, whether played fingerstyle or with a pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor Which Musicians and Styles\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis electro-acoustic bass targets \u003cstrong\u003ebeginner to intermediate bassists\u003c\/strong\u003e seeking a versatile instrument, as well as stage musicians who need a sound quickly usable via the pickup and preamp. 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