Currently we offer two different styles of basses:
The 
is available in four and five string versions known as the vJ4 and the vJ5.
These basses are entirely made here in our own shop in Yucaipa, California. Every step of the build process except painting the bodies is handled by a small dedicated team of very skilled craftsmen that put their best energy into each instrument. We love what we do and we believe that it shows in the finished product.
We also use Nordstrand pickups and preamps in all our basses, which gives us an unprecedented level of control over how the basses sound.
Every detail is executed with the highed level of attention and care possible to assure that you get the highest quality instrument available.
vJ4 Specifications:
The vJ4 comes with Nordstrand NJ4 single coil J style pickups as standard with two volumes and a tone (volume, blend, tone is an available option). Scale is 34" with 20 frets, radius is 9" to 14" compound, small vintage style fret wire, 1.5" bone nut, 19mm bridge spacing, and a fast satin finished neck with an Indian Rosewood fingerboard.
Above is a vJ4 in Three Tone Burst, Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard, Tortoise pickguard, NJ4 single coil pickups with volume, volume, tone for controls.
Here is a vJ4 in Candy Apple Red with a matching headstock, White Pearloid Blocks and binding, NJ4SV split coil pickups and passive electronics.
vJ5 Specifications:
The vJ5 comes with Nordstrand NJ5 single coil J style pickups as standard with two volumes and a tone (volume, blend, tone is an available option). Scale is 34.5" with 21 frets, radius is 12" to 20" compound, small vintage style fretwire, 1.81" bone nut, 19mm bridge spacing and a fast satin finish neck with an Indian Rosewood fingerboard.
An Aged Olympic White vJ5 with Big Singles and the Nordstrand 2 Band Preamp.
A rear routed vJ5 with a Figured Maple top, Birdseye Maple fingerboard with Abalone dots, Big Splits and the Nordstrand 3 Band Preamp.
Prices and Options:
Ash body / Maple fingerboard |
Alder body / Rosewood fingerboard |
| vJ4 $2400 | vJ4 $2300 |
vJ5 $2500 |
vJ5 $2400 |
Colors: |
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| Standard | Metallic ($100) | Translucent / Burst ($100) |
| Clear Gloss | Candy Apple Red | Amber |
| Fiesta Red | Burgandy Mist | Trans Blue |
| Dakota Red | Sherwood Green | Trans Red |
| Foam Green | Sapphire Green | Trans Purple |
| Surf Green | Shoreline Gold | Trans Green |
| Sonic Blue | Aztec Gold | Trans Coral Blue |
| Daphne Blue | Inca Silver | Trans Orange |
| Salmon Pink | Silver | Antique Burst |
| Coral Pink | Ice Blue Metallic | Cherry Burst |
| Shell Pink | Aged Cherry Burst | |
| Olympic White | Honey Burst | |
| 3 Tone Burst | ||
| 2 Tone Burst | ||
Pickguards: |
| (Adding a pickguard automatically adds a control plate and excludes a rear rout) |
| Black |
| White |
| Parchment |
| White Pearloid |
| Black Pearloid |
| Satin Black |
| Tortoise ($50) |
| Clear (Only on Exotic top) |
Pickups: |
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| 4 String | 5 String |
| NJ4 | NJ5 |
| NJ4SV ($100) | NJ5S ($100) |
| NJ4SE ($100) | NPJ5 ($50) |
| NPJ4 ($50) | NPJ5S ($150) |
| NPJ4SE ($150) | Fat Stack ($200) |
| NPJ4SV ($150) | Big Single ($50) |
| Fat Stack ($150) | Big Split ($200) |
| Big Single ($50) | Dual Coil ($300) |
| Big Split ($150) | |
| Dual Coil ($200) |
Electronics: |
| Passive (volume, volume, tone) |
| Passive (volume, blend, tone) |
| Nordstrand 2 band ($150 with side jack) |
| Nordstrand 3 band ($250 with side jack and battery box) |
| Add tone control to Nordstrand ($50) |
| Audere custom for Nordstrand 3 band and side jack ($200) |
| Audere JZ3 2 band ($150) |
| Audere JZ3 3 band with tone and side jack ($180) |
Other Options: |
| Exotic top ($500) |
| Birdseye Maple fingerboard ($100 Ash body only) |
| Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard ($200 Alder body only) |
| Matching headstock ($200) |
| Vintage tint neck ($100) |
| Black blocks and binding ($300) |
| Pearloid blocks and white binding ($300) |
| Wood blocks and binding to match top when possible ($700) |
| No face dots |
| Side jack ($50) |
| Battery box ($50) |
| ProTec Deluxe gig bag ($50) |
| ProTec Contego gig bag ($100) |
| N logo gig bag ($100) |
| G & G hard case ($200) |
| Fretless lined or unlined |
| Pau Ferro instead of rosewood |
| 70’s pickup positions |
Introducing the Nordstrand Guitars NX5 Bolt On Bass Guitar:
This bass is the pinnacle of what we feel a bass guitar can be. These instruments are made entirely in our shop in Southern California by a small group of dedicated craftsmen. The care that we put into every instrument is apparent in the obvious attention to the smallest detail.
Features include:
34.5” scale 22 fret bolt-on necks made from three pieces of Maple.
Ash, Alder, Walnut, or Mahogany body, with your choice of a top selected from our stock. The top also includes a matching headstock and veneer line.
Fingerboard options include Birdseye Maple, East Indian Rosewood, Cocobolo, Pau Ferro, and Bubinga.
Nordstrand 3 band preamp specifically voiced to sound great with our pickups. The control layout includes a passive tone and a pull switch on the volume for switching to passive mode. There is also a pull on the mid pot to allow a 2nd mid frequency.
An NX5 with a beautiful Spalted Maple top over an Ash body, 3 piece Maple neck and Birdseye Maple fingerboard with Abalone blocks, Big Single pickups with matching wood covers.
NX5 Prices and Options:
| NX5 $3800 |
Body Woods: |
| Ash |
| Alder |
| Mahogany |
| Walnut |
Top Woods: |
| Standard tops - Call for availability |
| Private Stock tops priced individually - Call for availability |
Fingerboards: |
| Birdseye Maple |
| East Indian Rosewood |
| Cocobolo |
| Pau Ferro |
Pickups: |
| Big Split ($100) |
| Fat Stack ($100) |
| Dual Coil ($150) |
Other Options: |
| Pearl or Abalone blocks ($700) |
| 24 frets ($500) |
| Wood pickup covers and knobs to match the fingerboard ($500) |
| Fretless lined or unlined |