Thunderhorse 4 - Black Sands

🎸 Black Sands Bass: Features and Specifications

 

The Black Sands finish is quickly becoming one of our most popular options. We've paired it with nickel hardware and pickups for a cohesive look, which is nicely contrasted by the stunning roasted flame maple fretboard.

 

Key Components

 

• Pickups: This bass is equipped with three DiMarzio Relentless pickups configured in our signature layout: Thunderbird, Reverse P, and J.

• Preamp: These pickups are routed through a Trickfish IPA 3-band preamp, operating at 18 volts for maximum headroom.

• Hardware: The bridge and tuners are Leo Quan Badass units, all finished in nickel.

• Controls:

  • Each pickup features an individual Switchcraft On/Off slider switch.

  • The master volume knob is a pull/push switch for true bypass Active/Passive operation.

 

Build & Comfort

 

• Body: The mahogany body provides excellent resonance and lightweight performance.

• Weight: Fully loaded, this bass weighs a comfortable 8.4 lbs.

• Neck Profile: The neck features a 1.5-inch J-style nut width, designed for comfort and speed. 

  • Stainless steel frets

  • Carbon fiber reinforcement rods for neck stability

  • Two-way spoke nut truss rod

• Aesthetics: A matching headstock completes the premium package.