CLASSIC V CUSTOM SHOP - PURPLE METALLIC SERIES I - 5-String

The Classic V Custom Shop Purple Metallic Series I 5-String Bass is a no-compromise instrument built for modern professionals who demand authority, precision, and unmistakable visual presence. Designed with elite materials and world-class electronics, this bass delivers crushing low-end power, articulate mids, and studio-grade clarity across an extended range.

Tone Profile

The Purple Metallic Series I 5-String delivers a commanding, modern voice:

• Tight, thunderous low B with exceptional definition
• Focused mids that cut effortlessly through dense mixes
• Clear, articulate highs without harshness

The Aguilar Super Double V pickups and OBP-3 preamp provide total control over your sound—ideal for metal, fusion, prog, gospel, funk, modern rock, and studio sessions.

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Playability & Feel

• Ultra-flat 20″ radius for fast, effortless movement
• 18 mm spacing optimized for technical playing and slap
• Stable, comfortable neck designed for extended sessions
• Excellent balance and weight distribution for stage and studio use

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Visual Statement

Finished in Flirt Purple Metallic with a high-gloss topcoat and black hardware, this bass is bold, modern, and unmistakably custom-shop—built to stand out visually as much as sonically.

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Who This Bass Is For

• Professional and touring bassists
• Players who need a powerful, defined low B
• Modern players demanding clarity, punch, and flexibility
• Studio musicians requiring world-class electronics
• Bassists seeking a premium custom-shop instrument

custom shop Specifications

• Body: Mahogany Wings with Ash Tone Block
  Deep, warm low frequencies from mahogany paired with the focused attack and clarity of an ash center block for exceptional balance and sustain.
• Neck: Canadian Hard Maple
  Ultra-stable and responsive, providing fast attack and excellent note separation.
• Scale Length: 34″
  Ideal tension and clarity, even on the low B string.
• Construction: Bolt-On
  Enhances punch, articulation, and modern attack.
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
  Smooth feel with naturally warm tonal response.
• Number of Frets: 20
  Clean, ergonomic layout optimized for groove-focused and expressive playing.
• Fingerboard Radius: 20″
  Extra-flat profile for effortless speed, modern techniques, and precise articulation.
• Nut Width: 45 mm
  Comfortable width designed for confident 5-string control.
• String Spacing: 18 mm
  Perfect balance between speed, accuracy, and comfort.
• Tuning Pegs: Hipshot Ultralite Licensed (Black)
  Lightweight, precise, and rock-solid tuning stability.
• Bridge: FAD Modern Black Brass
  High-mass brass bridge delivering maximum sustain, punch, and tonal focus.
• Pickups: Aguilar Super Double V
  Powerful dual-coil pickups offering massive output, extended frequency response, and exceptional clarity.
• Electronics: Aguilar OBP-3 Active Preamp
  Professional 3-band EQ with immense tonal flexibility—from hi-fi clarity to aggressive modern punch.
• Color: Flirt (Purple Metallic)
• Finish: High Gloss
  Deep, mirror-like shine that enhances the metallic depth and premium aesthetic.