{"product_id":"spira-guitars-b400-mgr-432111","title":"B400 MGR","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEssential Information About the Spira Bass SB400 MGR\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHH configuration with active soapbar pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e: two Spira Villian Custom pickups (ceramic) with an active circuit for a modern, powerful, and precise sound.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Roasted\" woods\u003c\/strong\u003e (poplar for the body, Canadian maple for the neck and fingerboard): more stable feel and clear attack, ideal for articulated playing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern playing comfort\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eModern D\u003c\/strong\u003e neck profile, \u003cstrong\u003e24 Jumbo frets\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e14\" \/ 356 mm radius\u003c\/strong\u003e to facilitate speed and contemporary techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage look\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003esatin finish\u003c\/strong\u003e and hardware with a bold style featuring a \u003cstrong\u003eMetallic Green\u003c\/strong\u003e aesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSB400: A Modern Vision of the \"Performance\" Bass at Spira\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Spira Bass SB400 MGR embodies a decidedly contemporary approach to the electric bass: ergonomics designed for long, fatigue-free playing, luthiery focused on stability, and active electronics crafted to stand out in a mix. The idea is simple: to offer an instrument with a modern character, capable of handling lower tunings, strong attacks, and dynamic nuances, while maintaining immediate playability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003eHH\u003c\/strong\u003e soapbar configuration and \"roasted\" woods, the SB400 clearly targets bassists seeking a fast response, solid definition, and a coherent instrument for both studio and stage, without getting lost in a complex array of controls.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is the SB400 MGR Made For and What Styles?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to its \u003cstrong\u003eModern D\u003c\/strong\u003e neck profile, \u003cstrong\u003e24 Jumbo frets\u003c\/strong\u003e, and long scale \u003cstrong\u003e34\" \/ 864 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, this bass is primarily aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to advanced\u003c\/strong\u003e bassists who want effective playability across the entire neck. The Jumbo frets facilitate bends, strong playing, and fast runs, while the \u003cstrong\u003e14\" \/ 356 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e radius promotes low action and smooth transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts natural playground: modern aesthetics where the bass must remain clear and punchy (contemporary rock, metal, prog, fusion, edgy pop, modern gospel, funky groove). The active circuit and ceramic soapbars deliver a sharp attack and presence that help cut through saturated guitars, while maintaining good precision on fast notes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound: Active Soapbar Pickups and \"Tight\" Response\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SB400 MGR relies on two custom \u003cstrong\u003eSpira Villian Soapbar\u003c\/strong\u003e pickups with \u003cstrong\u003eceramic magnets\u003c\/strong\u003e, paired with an \u003cstrong\u003eactive circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e. This choice steers the tonal character toward a modern reproduction: firm lows, well-controlled low-mids, and a clear attack that highlights fingerstyle, pick, and slap techniques. The soapbars, due to their format, often provide even pickup coverage and a sense of sonic width useful for dense bass lines and chordal passages.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe controls remain intentionally straightforward with \u003cstrong\u003e1 Volume\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e1 Tone\u003c\/strong\u003e: enough to quickly adjust the sound's openness without interrupting playing. In practice, you can switch from a snappy, defined tone to a rounder, tamer color, while retaining the headroom and impact typical of active electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the luthiery side, the \u003cstrong\u003eroasted poplar\u003c\/strong\u003e body contributes to a fast and balanced response, with a clear grain and dynamics emphasizing precision. The neck and fingerboard in \u003cstrong\u003eroasted Canadian maple\u003c\/strong\u003e reinforce the attack feel and note clarity, with a \"snap\" ideal for tight riffs and technical parts. 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