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Stylized
modern lines and advanced electronic design come together in
the 5-String Strados Crossover Bass to create a unique and
versatile electric bass. The addition of a low “B” fifth
string extends the range of the Crossover 5 to match the
needs of modern electric bassists for studio and live
performances. The best of all worlds, Zeta's 5-String
Strados Crossover Bass merges state-of-the-art ergonomic
solid-body instrument design and high-tech pickup systems to
create a Performer Series instrument specifically designed
to meet the needs of the professional musician.
Zeta's patented Strados
Crossover pickup system delivers a clean, rich natural
string tone. Whether used as an analog pickup or a digital
MIDI pickup in conjunction with the Zeta Synthony
II MIDI Controller / Synthesizer (sold separately), the
Strados Crossover pickup system delivers beautiful tone
without feedback.
Zeta's proprietary internal active preamp system increases
the power of the pickup signal from each individual string,
leading to separate internal gain controls to provide for
even string balance. Two internal 9-volt batteries provide
over 1,000 hours of service on average.
The active electronics and on-board volume, treble, and bass
controls with a special mid-range EQ and frequency sweep
provide extensive tonal flexibility for performance and
recording applications.
Explore the world of digital music through Zeta’s
proprietary MIDI output jack and rack-mountable
Synthony
II MIDI Controller / Synthesizer. Individual-string
digital-outputs allow the use of each string as a separate
MIDI channel through the Synthony II for maximum MIDI
controller capabilities. Access software notation programs
and MIDI applications, using the 5-String Strados Crossover
Bass as a MIDI controller.
For live performances and recording use the standard 1/4”
analog output jack for rich, feedback-free sound.
The 5-String Strados Crossover Bass’s Modern design allows
for easy adaptability in playing either in a “bass guitar
position” (seated or with a strap), or in a traditional
standing “upright position”, providing easy access for
bowing or playing pizzicato. The body is select lightweight
swamp ash or a figured maple top over alder tonewood,
available in Natural hand-rubbed oil finish, high-gloss
opaque colors, or beautiful high-gloss Trans & Burst colors.
The “bolt-on” neck is hardrock maple with a double
adjusting truss rod and hardwood fingerboard. It is
contoured in a slim electric bass guitar neck profile, with
a natural satin finish and side fret markers. With a
34" scale – equivalent to an electric bass guitar -
the 5-String Strados Crossover Bass provides a fretless
upright sound in a portable and affordable instrument.
The included telescoping (and detachable) end-pin and
upper-bout guide allows for personalization of the “fit”
of the bass in the upright position by providing height
adjustment and body depth support to simulate an acoustic
upright bass’s body dimensions.
The 5-String Strados Crossover Bass uses standard flatwound
electric bass strings
and black bass guitar tuning machines, making string
replacement economical and easy.
Compact and lightweight, the 5-String Strados Crossover Bass
transports as easily as any electric bass guitar.
Exclusive to Zeta, a deluxe soft-padded zippered
gig
bag is included with the Crossover, providing
portability with protection.
An optional tripod
stand can be mounted to the bass to hold it in an upright
playing position, allowing the bass to be
“playing-ready” on stage at all times.
The
5-String Strados Crossover Bass is truly…the
Professional’s Choice
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