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The Wes Watson Edition Custom Bass Body:

This gorgeous custom bass body was made for Wes Watson. Wes loved his Steinberger bass, but he also longed for a dream bass made from exotic wood, that would still allow him to enjoy  all the benefits of the Steinberger bass, and the beauty of some fine wood. He approached me with a request to create a special retrofit bass body and we looked at various designs that appealed to him. Ironically we both thought about a great looking design from another well known bass manufacturer, (Pedulla), and then I went to work on the drawing board to come up with the final concept. This body design is based on the wonderful concept developed by Pedulla for their Thunderbolt Bass. I'd love to take full credit for it, but I must save my real accolades for the folks at Pedulla for their inspiration in creating this design.

Wes Watson Custom Bass - The love of Wood:
The woods used to create this beauty, are: Zebra wood (for the top), maple and wenge (for the center), walnut, (veneer, sandwiched between the top and bottom)  and butternut (for the back). The Danish oiled finish provides a satiny smooth soft luster that brings out the beauty of the wood grain, and provides protection and appealing good looks. High gloss finishes are nice, but nothing compliments fine wood as well as an oiled finish! The back also features a cavity control cover made from butternut, proving much nicer than a plastic cover!

The weight of this instrument is light and well balanced by the combination of the woods selected, and results in an extremely comfortable bass. The over all dimensions are approximately 12" x 17 3/4" x 1 3/4" thick, so that it would retain the small bass appeal of the Steinberger concept, while still providing a unique and classy look.

Wes selected EMG active pickups for his dream bass, and the position of the controls was largely determined by this circuitry. You can choose what ever type of pickups you prefer, and your bass body can be supplied pre-wired complete with pickups, or without, it's up to you!

The Wes Watson Bass Undergoing Test Assembly Prior to Oil Finishing

How Much for this Body? This baby (body only) is $586 US (or $918 Canadian). Prices vary depending on type of wood selected, and/or options chosen (and the fluctuating exchange rate). Please do not hesitate to ask for a quotation.

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Notes: EMG, Pedulla, Thunderbolt, and Steinberger are registered trade names of the manufacturers and are not affiliated with Wilkat Guitars in any way.

Special Thanks to Ned Steinberger for his words of wisdom, and for creating the "original" Steinberger bass. His ingenious designs will live on!