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Chord BOM-40 Short-Scale Electro-Acoustic Bass Guitar

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Description

The Chord BOM-40 is a compact acoustic four-string bass with a short-scale neck and an OM-style body. The shorter scale and smaller body make it easy to hold and play, whether you're practising at home, playing unplugged sets or taking it away with you. At just over 2kg and around a metre in length, it fits into spaces where a full-size bass would be awkward.

A laminated spruce top sits over laminated mahogany back and sides. The spruce lets the brightness of the strings come through, while the mahogany fills out the low end for a rounded, full-bodied tone. The set neck is made from okoume with an HPL composite fingerboard and bridge, and the nut measures 43mm across. Hardware includes an ABS saddle, nut and bridge pins, with chrome die-cast tuning machine heads in a two-a-side layout. ABS binding tidies the edges and the whole guitar carries a matt natural finish.

When you want to plug in, the BOM-40 has an under-saddle piezo pickup feeding a 3-band active EQ with a built-in tuner. Controls cover volume, phase and the three EQ bands, and the system runs on a supplied 9V battery. It's a straightforward setup that suits stage, rehearsal and quiet practice alike. The playability and sound quality hold up for experienced players, so it works as a first bass, a travel bass or a useful second instrument to keep to hand.

Specification
Power source 9V battery (supplied)
Controls 3-band EQ, Volume, Phase, Tuner
Construction OM style body, set neck
Neck Okoume
Fingerboard & bridge HPL composite
Hardware ABS saddle, nut and bridge pins
Nut width 43mm
Top Laminated spruce
Back and sides Laminated mahogany
Pickup Under-saddle piezo
Tuning machine heads 2-a-side chrome die-cast
Dimensions 1035mm x 405mm x 130mm
Weight 2.13KG
Frequently Asked

What scale length does the BOM-40 use?

It's a short-scale bass, which means a shorter neck and reduced string tension. That makes it more comfortable to play than a standard long-scale bass, particularly for smaller hands or players moving over from guitar.

Can I plug it into an amp?

Yes. An under-saddle piezo pickup feeds a 3-band active EQ with a built-in tuner, so you can plug straight into an amp or PA. It runs on a 9V battery, which is supplied.

What controls are on the preamp?

You get a 3-band EQ, volume, a phase switch and an onboard tuner. The phase control helps reduce feedback when you're playing loud or close to an amp.

Is this a good size for travel?

It is. The compact OM-style body measures 1035 x 405 x 130mm and the whole bass weighs 2.13kg, so it's easy to carry and store compared with a full-size bass.

What woods is it made from?

The top is laminated spruce, with laminated mahogany back and sides. The set neck is okoume and the fingerboard and bridge are HPL composite.

Does it come with a tuner?

Yes, a tuner is built into the active EQ system, so you can tune up without a separate device.

Shipping & Returns

Delivery UK delivery is £14.99, and delivery is free on all orders of £99 or more, in the UK and internationally.

Returns If you change your mind, you have 14 days from delivery to tell us, and a further 14 days to send the goods back. Return postage for a change-of-mind return is paid by you. Change-of-mind returns are subject to an inspection and handling deduction. See our full returns policy.

To arrange a return, call us on 020 8149 5199 or use our contact page.

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    Description

    The Chord BOM-40 is a compact acoustic four-string bass with a short-scale neck and an OM-style body. The shorter scale and smaller body make it easy to hold and play, whether you're practising at home, playing unplugged sets or taking it away with you. At just over 2kg and around a metre in length, it fits into spaces where a full-size bass would be awkward.

    A laminated spruce top sits over laminated mahogany back and sides. The spruce lets the brightness of the strings come through, while the mahogany fills out the low end for a rounded, full-bodied tone. The set neck is made from okoume with an HPL composite fingerboard and bridge, and the nut measures 43mm across. Hardware includes an ABS saddle, nut and bridge pins, with chrome die-cast tuning machine heads in a two-a-side layout. ABS binding tidies the edges and the whole guitar carries a matt natural finish.

    When you want to plug in, the BOM-40 has an under-saddle piezo pickup feeding a 3-band active EQ with a built-in tuner. Controls cover volume, phase and the three EQ bands, and the system runs on a supplied 9V battery. It's a straightforward setup that suits stage, rehearsal and quiet practice alike. The playability and sound quality hold up for experienced players, so it works as a first bass, a travel bass or a useful second instrument to keep to hand.

    Specification
    Power source 9V battery (supplied)
    Controls 3-band EQ, Volume, Phase, Tuner
    Construction OM style body, set neck
    Neck Okoume
    Fingerboard & bridge HPL composite
    Hardware ABS saddle, nut and bridge pins
    Nut width 43mm
    Top Laminated spruce
    Back and sides Laminated mahogany
    Pickup Under-saddle piezo
    Tuning machine heads 2-a-side chrome die-cast
    Dimensions 1035mm x 405mm x 130mm
    Weight 2.13KG
    Frequently Asked

    What scale length does the BOM-40 use?

    It's a short-scale bass, which means a shorter neck and reduced string tension. That makes it more comfortable to play than a standard long-scale bass, particularly for smaller hands or players moving over from guitar.

    Can I plug it into an amp?

    Yes. An under-saddle piezo pickup feeds a 3-band active EQ with a built-in tuner, so you can plug straight into an amp or PA. It runs on a 9V battery, which is supplied.

    What controls are on the preamp?

    You get a 3-band EQ, volume, a phase switch and an onboard tuner. The phase control helps reduce feedback when you're playing loud or close to an amp.

    Is this a good size for travel?

    It is. The compact OM-style body measures 1035 x 405 x 130mm and the whole bass weighs 2.13kg, so it's easy to carry and store compared with a full-size bass.

    What woods is it made from?

    The top is laminated spruce, with laminated mahogany back and sides. The set neck is okoume and the fingerboard and bridge are HPL composite.

    Does it come with a tuner?

    Yes, a tuner is built into the active EQ system, so you can tune up without a separate device.

    Shipping & Returns

    Delivery UK delivery is £14.99, and delivery is free on all orders of £99 or more, in the UK and internationally.

    Returns If you change your mind, you have 14 days from delivery to tell us, and a further 14 days to send the goods back. Return postage for a change-of-mind return is paid by you. Change-of-mind returns are subject to an inspection and handling deduction. See our full returns policy.

    To arrange a return, call us on 020 8149 5199 or use our contact page.