Ashdown The Capri Shortscale Onyx Green Metallic

Essential Information About the Capri Shortscale Onyx Green Metallic Bass

• Short scale 30" / 762 mm: immediate comfort, smooth feel, and quick handling.


• Vintage sound thanks to passive electronics and an Alnico humbucker with a warm character.


• Bolt-on neck and roasted maple fingerboard: precise attack, pleasant touch, and enhanced stability.


• Look inspired by classic cars: glossy finish and headstock matching the body color.

A New Classic with Retro Charm, Inspired by the Ford Capri

The Capri Shortscale Onyx Green Metallic boasts a strong identity: a clear homage to the aesthetics of classic cars, with a direct nod to the iconic Ford Capri. This 4-string bass positions itself as a timeless style instrument, designed for musicians who want a true visual character on stage without sacrificing the efficiency and simplicity of a passive "tone"-oriented setup. Available in several colors within the series, it emphasizes a distinctive and immediately recognizable personality.

Who Is the Capri Suited For, and In Which Styles Does It Excel?

With its short scale format and bolt-on neck, the Capri is ideal for beginner to intermediate bassists seeking easy playability, but it will also appeal to experienced musicians who want a compact, fun, and inspiring bass. The short scale favors a softer feel under the fingers, practical for long rehearsals, smaller hands, or fast playing. Style-wise, its "vintage" orientation and humbucker pickup make it very comfortable in rock, pop, indie, soul, and blues, with a simple and effective approach: plug in, adjust, and play.

The Sound

The Capri relies on a straightforward recipe: a Alnico humbucker pickup and passive electronics for a naturally organic tone, rich in low-mids, with a rounded attack and a very musical "old school" vibe. The Volume and Tone controls allow you to shift from a full and open sound to a more muted color, ideal for retro-character lines. The poplar body contributes to a pleasant overall balance, while the roasted maple neck and fingerboard provide a clearer response and a precise feel, useful for maintaining definition even with thick tones. The choice of CTS-type potentiometers enhances the sense of smooth and reliable control, designed to sculpt your sound without complication.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	H	Scalloped	Double
Category	Asymmetric	Body	Poplar
Format	Short Scale	Nbre of pickups	1
Left handed	No	Bridge pickup	Alnico Humbucker
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	4	Settings	1 x volume and 1 x tone
Neck	Screwed Roasted Maple	Headstock	Matched with the body color
Fingerboard	Roasted maple	Electroacoustic	No
Nbrs of frets	19	Color	Green
Scale (mm)	762 mm	Colours	Olive Green
Tuning pegs	Vintage	Finishing	Glossy
Original Strings	45-100	Hardware	Chromed
Cover/case	Cover

Finish	glossy lacquer	Number of pickups	1
Number of frets	19	Additional specs	Soap Bar pickup
Scale length	30" / 762 mm	Controls	1 x Volume and 1 x Tone
Tuners	vintage style	Number of strings	4