The Model and Feature Guide

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1 The Model and Feature Guide This guide should be used together with the blade website for optimal understanding Nordic Market: In line with our policy of continuous improvement Levinson Ltd reserves the right to amend specifications without notice Levinson Limited, Steinbuehlweg 51B, 4123 Allschwil, Switzerland BLADE Product line up Edition 7 January 2017

2 Texas Series Texas Pro Model Code: TE-4 Expand Your Horizon Superior woodwork, vintage style tuners and a newly designed VSC take the Texas Standard Pro beyond the limitations of conventional instruments. The North American alder body gives the instrument an excellent early 60 s character and the three VS-1 single coils deliver THE classic tone. A vintage style tremolo rounds out the picture. Your music is limited only by your imagination. Vintage Kluson-Style Tuners / Nickel Hardware One-Piece Maple or Rosewood Fingerboard Vintage Sized Frets 12.5 (320mm) Radius Fingerboard VSC-3 3 VS-1 Levinson Single Coils Vintage Style Tuners Blade M-54 Tremolo with string-centering saddles Antique White Pickguard If you want classic looks, classic tone plus extended options, you won t do better than a Levinson Blade Guitar Journalist. Australia American Alder or White Teak Body Antique White Pickguard VS-1 Single Coils Variable Spectrum Control VSC-3 5-Way Pickup Selector All Knobs Antigue White Tone Control Blade M-54 Tremolo Colors available: Black, Candy Apple Red, 3-Tone Sunburst, Lake Placid Blue, Vintage White Maple necks available on some colors. Classic design & Innovative Technology? Check out the improvements and innovations on the Texas Standard: : Remove the two screws and adjust your neck. No need to remove the neck or even the strings. The Adjustable Tension Guide compensates for tension differences between the E1 and B2 strings. Trimpots are accessible on the rear of the guitar to set your VSC sounds. Page 1

3 RH-4 Classic Model Code: RH-4 Made in Europe Classic Series Switching Schaller M6 Locking Tuners Ebony Fingerboard 12.5 (320mm) Radius Fingerboard Swamp Ash Body Custom Mirror Pickguard V-3 Humcancellers for noiseless operation LH-55 Classic Humbucker Variable Spectrum Control VSC-3 5-Way Pickup Selector Tone Control with exclusive Push-Push Humbucker Split Exclusive FALCON Double- Action Tremolo System VSC - Variable Spectrum Control It All Started Here Considered one of the finest guitars available, the exquisite RH-4 Classic is immediately recognizable by the custom sepia-colored mirror pickguard and superb finish. The specially designed humcancelling double bobbin single coils deliver clarity and punch while the LH-55 humbucker gives you classic warmth. The VSC allows you enormous tonal variation: jazz, blues, rock, country - it s all there. Round out the package with BLADE s patented Falcon tremolo and Schaller M6 locking tuners for unrivalled tuning stability. You will not want to put it down. VSC-3 Noiseless V-3 Levinson humcancellers / LH-55 Humbucker Sperzel Trimloks Double-action Falcon tremolo Custom sepia mirror pickguard Push-lock humbucker split on tone control "BEST OF 1988" "To choose one guitar from the numerous contenders that last year threw our way was not as difficult as it would seem. Applying the criteria of price, design, quality of manufacture and actual performance Gary Levinson's Blade came out as a pretty clear leader." I don t recall hearing anything quite as good before. Dave Burrluck IM Magazine, England Page 2

4 RH-3 Classic Model Code: RH-3 Made in Europe Classic Series Switching Schaller M6 Locking Tuners Ebony Fingerboard 12.5 (320mm) Radius Fingerboard North American Alder Body Custom Mirror or Black Pickguard (Color Dependent) V-3 Humcancellers for noiseless operation LH-55 Classic Humbucker Variable Spectrum Control VSC-3 5-Way Pickup Selector Tone Control with exclusive Push-Push Humbucker Split Exclusive FALCON Double- Action Tremolo System VSC - Variable Spectrum Control It All Started Here Re introducing the famous RH-3 for the 30th anniversary! The specifications match the RH-4 but with an Alder body. The specially designed humcancelling double bobbin single coils deliver clarity and punch while the LH- 55 humbucker gives you classic warmth. The VSC allows you enormous tonal variation: jazz, blues, rock, country - it s all there. Round out the package with BLADE s patented Falcon tremolo and Schaller M6 locking tuners for unrivalled tuning stability. You will not want to put it down. VSC-3 Noiseless V-3 Levinson humcancellers / LH-55 Humbucker Sperzel Trimloks Double-action Falcon tremolo Custom sepia mirror pickguard Push-lock humbucker split on tone control "BEST OF 1988" "To choose one guitar from the numerous contenders that last year threw our way was not as difficult as it would seem. Applying the criteria of price, design, quality of manufacture and actual performance Gary Levinson's Blade came out as a pretty clear leader." I don t recall hearing anything quite as good before. Dave Burrluck IM Magazine, England Page 3

5 Classic Series RH-2 Classic Model Code: RH-2 The Lovely Workhorse The RH-2 brings you the Best of BLADE features in a great new version of this classic design. Sporting the FT-3 Vint-Edge tremolo and the Magnum-Lock tuners the RH-2 has incredible tuning stability. The custom made VS-1 single coil pickups give you the classic clear and punchy tone. The East Indian rosewood fingerboard adds an extra bit of bounce. This guitar delivers everything from clean rhythm chops to powerful solos with the additional versatility of the VSC. Levinson Locking Tuners Rosewood Fingerboard 12.5 (320mm) Radius Fingerboard Swamp Ash Body VSC-3 2 VS-1 Levinson Single Coils 1 LH-55 Levinson Humbucker Chrome Hardware Locking Tuners FT-3 Roller Saddle Tremolo Push-lock humbucker split on tone control Black Pickguard VS-1 Single Coils for Vintage Tone LH-55 Classic Humbucker Variable Spectrum Control VSC-3 5-Way Pickup Selector Tone Control with exclusive Push-Push Humbucker Split WVPC Tremolo System VSC Variable Spectrum Control The numerous features, excellent parts and immaculate workmanship give the Blade the seal of approval beyond a doubt. It s easy to see that it s builder has belonged to the specialists in his field for decades. Sound Check, Germany Switching Page 4

6 Delta Pro Model Code: T-3 Delta Series Levinson Diecast 16:1 Tuners / Chrome Hardware Rosewood Fingerboard 12.5 (320mm) Radius Fingerboard Beautifully Basic Down and dirty, from basic blues to raunchy rock. The alder body highlights the smoother sounds of the late 60 s instruments in the Delta Standard. True single coils deliver the punch and bite you would expect. The on-board Variable Spectrum Control expands those sounds to a veritable rainbow of tonal versatility. Simplistic design, sensational sound. Chambered Weight-Reduced North American Alder Body Antique White Pickguard T-41N Vintage Style Single Coil T-41B Vintage Style Single Coil 3-Way Pickup Selector Variable Spectrum Control VSC-3 6-Saddle Bridge for exact Intonation VSC-3 T-41 calibrated Pickup set for vintage tone Position-determined-profile neck gives you an even feel in all playing positions Master Tone VSC Variable Spectrum Control The look of this Blade is traditionally stylish modernizations concentrate on functionally. A well-built guitar at an affordable price. Riffi Magazine, Finland Page 5

7 Delta Series Delta Classic Model Code: T-4 What Legends are Made Of As country and blues built the foundations of rock, this classic design turned bar room steam into electrifying music. The Variable Spectrum Control (VSC) takes this guitar s ringing bite and adds everything from warm distortion to dark jazz at the flick of a switch. The Delta Classic is available with a rosewood fingerboard or one piece maple neck. Levinson Diecast 16:1 Tuners / Gold Hardware Rosewood Fingerboard 12.5 (320mm) Radius Fingerboard Chambered Weight-Reduced Swamp Ash Body VSC-3 Enhanced midrange single coils for more punch Position-determined-profile neck gives you an even feel in all playing positions Beautiful finishes Black Pickguard T-42N Enhanced Mids Single Coil T-42B Enhanced Mids Single Coil 3-Way Pickup Selector Variable Spectrum Control VSC-3 6-Saddle Bridge for exact Intonation Master Tone Great wood, great electronics, great sound - heck, this is just one great guitar. VSC Variable Spectrum Control Guitar World, USA Page 6

8 Dayton Standard Model Code: DAS-1 Dayton Series Kluson-Style Tuners / Chrome Hardware Rosewood Fingerboard Canadian 12.5 (320mm) Radius Fingerboard A Retro Classic Inspired by the classics and designed for the needs of the contemporary guitarist the Dayton Series. Following the dictate of form follows function while recognizing the inherent desire of guitarists for design familiarity, the Dayton is a definitive expression of comfort enhancing ergonomics, perfect balance and pure tone. The elegant contours fit snugly and lighten the body make the Dayton one of the most comfortable instruments you can play. American Alder Body VS-1 Neck Pickup Tortoise or Antique White Pickguard (Body Color Dependent) LP-92 Soapbar Bridge Pickup 3-Way Pickup Selector Blade M-54 Tremolo Distinctive design Calibrated pickups for perfect balance Single coil / soapbar combination exceptional tone Blade s new 60 s C-profile Neck Master Tone A serious minded mid-price electric that covers plenty of tonal ground and looks unique to boot. One for anyone looking to stand out! musicradar Page 7

9 Dayton Series Dayton Deluxe Model Code: DAS-2 Distinctively Different The Dayton Deluxe sports the same fine build characteristics of the Dayton Standard with the fatter, thicker tone of two Alnico 4 based humbuckers. The pickups are adorned with matt nickel silver covers for a preaged optic and excellent shielding. Mounted in a custom brushed aluminum pickguard, the assembly is a striking visual and tonal element. Blade s M-54 tremolo with tone balance string spacing and a rosewood Kluson Style Tuners / Chrome Hardware Rosewood Fingerboard Canadian 12.5 (320mm) Radius Fingerboard Distinctive design Calibrated pickups for perfect balance Custom brushed aluminum pickguard Blade s new 60 s C-profile Neck American Alder Body Custom Brushed Aluminum Pickguard LHN-44 Calibrated Humbuckers 3-Way Pickup Selector Blade M-54 Tremolo Master Tone As a concept, the Dayton works well to illustrate a future direction for Blade: a simplistic gigable guitar with bags of class, quality and style. musicradar Page 8

10 Durango Deluxe DD-3 Model Code: DD-3 Durango Series Levinson Diecast 16:1 Ratio Tuners Rosewood Fingerboard 12.5 (320mm) Radius Fingerboard Position-Determined-Profile Neck Mahogany Body LHN-4N Nickel Cover Humbucker LHN-4B Nickel Cover Humbucker Born To Perform - Expect the unexpected when you pick up the Durango Deluxe DD-3. This the new face of BLADE : new body, new headstock, new bridge and new pickups. Made of a two-piece tastefully bound carved-top mahogany body and mahogany neck, this is a light, elegant and powerful rock guitar. The Durango Deluxe was designed to deliver the warm sound and softer touch of a 24 ¾ scale two-humbucker guitar - with BLADE s legendary approach to quality and playability. This guitar has Rock in its soul and the LHN-4 humbuckers provide the high output solid rock sound that proves it. 3-Way Pickup Selector and Tone New TOB-16 Wrap Around Bridge TOB-16Bridge LHN-4 Pickups Set-Neck Construction Light Weight Also available with WVPC Tremolo System as DD-3T The Durango may look like a petite, delicate guitar but tonally it s anything but. Small guitar, big sound - no question. The Guitar Magazine, UK The TOB-16 Bridge has the tonal characteristics of a classic Wrap-Around bridge BUT with extra intonation features. Trimpots are accessible on the rear of the guitar to set your VSC sounds. Page 9

11 Durango Series Durango Deluxe DD-4 Model Code: DD-4 Let Us Take You Higher The new Durango Deluxe DD-4 was created to reproduce the classic humbucker guitar tone that hallmarked the 60 s rock revolution while offering the accuracy, playability and versatility of a modern instrument. It features BLADE s positiondetermined-profile neck that gives the player a uniform feeling over the entire playing area. The two LHN-5 humbuckers combined with the 24 ¾ scale emulate the most desirable traits of the classic warm humbucker sound. The newly designed VSC-3 provides total tonal flexibility whether you play jazz, blues or rock. TOB-16Bridge VSC-3 LHN-5 Pickups Set-Neck Construction Light Weight Levinson Diecast 16:1 Ratio Tuners Rosewood Fingerboard 12.5 (320mm) Radius Fingerboard Position-Determined-Profile Neck Mahogany Body Flamed Maple Top Veneer LHN-5N Nickel Cover Humbucker LHN-5B Nickel Cover Humbucker 3-Way Pickup Selector The Durango Deluxe DD-4: - The reference-. Guitarist Magazine, France Variable Spectrum Control VSC-3 Master Tone New TOB-16 Wrap Around Bridge The TOB-16 Bridge has the tonal characteristics of a classic Wrap-Around bridge BUT with extra intonation features. Trimpots are accessible on the rear of the guitar to set your VSC sounds. Page 10

12 X-Fire 120 Model Code: XF-120 X-Fire Series Levinson Diecast Tuners 16:1 Ratio / Black Chrome Hardware Locking Nut 24 Fret Rosewood Fingerboard 12.5 (320mm) Radius Fingerboard American Alder Body Calibrated HD-400 Humbucker Set Variable Spectrum Control VSC-3 Optimized Jack Input Position 3-Way Pickup Selector and Tone TOM Bridge with Strings-Thru-Body Straight forward and ready to shred The X-Fire XF-120 is ready to rock. An East Indian rosewood fingerboard in outfitted with the distinctive X-Fire custom offset inlay pattern and the X-Fire C-profile neck feels solid and comfortable. The humbuckers are calibrated for even response and tonal balance, while enhancing the harmonics. A Blade VSC-3 ensures total tonal elasticity. Thru-body stringing adds sustain and articulation of individual notes. The TOM bridge is finished in Black Chrome as the rest of the hardware. Available with Levinson or EMG pickups. Also available with with EMG 81/85 set If all things shred are of interest to you, then you should be interested in Blade. With a tradition of blending bleedingedge technology and classic looks, the XF-120 is the latest weapons-grade guitar Blade has produced, and looks to live up to the company's reputation. musicradar Trimpots are accessible on the rear of the guitar to set your VSC sounds. Page 11

13 X-Fire Series X-Fire 230 Titan Model Code: XF-230 Levinson Diecast Tuners 16:1 Ratio / Black Chrome Hardware Locking Nut 24 Fret Ebony Fingerboard 12.5 (320mm) Radius Fingerboard American Alder Body Calibrated HD-600 Humbucker Set with V-4 Stacked Humcanceller Variable Spectrum Control VSC-3 Optimized Jack Input Position 3-Way Pickup Selector A Guitar of Titanic Scope The X-Fire Titan is built on the same material chassis as the XF-100 but features chamfered horns for an elegant and exclusive optical impression. The two humbuckers are Alnico 2 based and calibrated and balanced with the hot vintage style single coil for optimal tonal balance. The VSC-3 brings further tonal enrichment. The bound ebony fingerboard sports the X-Fire custom offset inlay pattern. A Floyd Rose license tremolo is sunk into the body for augmented playing comfort and accuracy. All hardware is Black Chrome. The X-Fire Titan is truly a guitar of titanic scope. and Tone Floyd Rose Licensed Tremolo Trimpots are accessible on the rear of the guitar to set your VSC sounds. Page 12

14 RH-5 Custom Stars & Fishes Model Code: RH-5 Private Reserve Limited Editions Schaller M6 Locking Tuners Ebony Fingerboard 12.5 (320mm) Radius Fingerboard Quilted Maple Body Custom Mirror Pickguard V-3 Humcancellers for noiseless operation LH-55 Classic Humbucker Variable Spectrum Control VSC-3 5-Way Pickup Selector Tone Control with exclusive Push-Push Humbucker Split Exclusive FALCON Double- Action Tremolo System It All Started Here Considered one of the finest guitars available, the exquisite RH-4 Classic is immediately recognizable by the custom sepia-colored mirror pickguard and superb finish. The specially designed humcancelling double bobbin single coils deliver clarity and punch while the LH-55 humbucker gives you classic warmth. The VSC allows you enormous tonal variation: jazz, blues, rock, country - it s all there. Round out the package with BLADE s patented Falcon tremolo and Schaller M6 locking tuners for unrivalled tuning stability. You will not want to put it down. Custom Stars & Fishes Abalone Inlays Solid Quilted Maple Body VSC-3 Noiseless V-3 Levinson humcancellers / LH-55 Humbucker Sperzel Trimloks Double-action Falcon tremolo Custom sepia mirror pickguard Push-lock humbucker split on Switching VSC - Variable Spectrum Control "BEST OF 1988" "To choose one guitar from the numerous contenders that last year threw our way was not as difficult as it would seem. Applying the criteria of price, design, quality of manufacture and actual performance Gary Levinson's Blade came out as a pretty clear leader." I don t recall hearing anything quite as good before. Dave Burrluck IM Magazine, England Page 13

15 Private Reserve Limited Editions California Custom Stars & Fishes Model Code: CCS Pinnacle of Perfection - The stunning beauty of highly figured Western Broadleaf maple dresses the resonant swamp ash body of the California Custom. Hand-rubbed lacquer finishes are accented by translucent pickguards to enhance the visual harmony of these exquisite instruments. Only the finest hardware and electronics are used on these handbuilt instruments. Sperzel Trimlok Tuners Ebony Fingerboard 12.5 (320mm) Radius Fingerboard Swamp Ash Body with figured Maple Cap Custom Stars & Fishes Abalone Inlays Custom-made color coordinated pickguard VSC-3 Sperzel Trimloks Falcon tremolo Custom Color-Coordinated Acrylic Pickguard V-3 Humcancellers for noiseless Response LH-55 Classic Humbucker 5-Way Pickup Selector VSC Mode Selector Master Tone with Humbucker Split Exclusive FALCON Double-Action VSC Variable Spectrum Control..an extremely serious guitar - especially suited for the serious player looking to cover a lot of tonal bases from one instrument. The Guitar Magazine, England Page 14

16 California Custom Model Code: CC Sperzel Trimlok Tuners Ebony Fingerboard Private Reserve Limited Editions Pinnacle of Perfection - The stunning beauty of highly figured Western Broadleaf maple dresses the resonant swamp ash body of the California Custom. Hand-rubbed lacquer finishes are accented by translucent pickguards to enhance the visual harmony of these exquisite instruments. Only the finest hardware and electronics are used on these handbuilt instruments (320mm) Radius Fingerboard Swamp Ash Body with figured Maple Cap Custom Color-Coordinated Acrylic Pickguard V-3 Humcancellers for noiseless Response LH-55 Classic Humbucker 5-Way Pickup Selector Custom-made color coordinated pickguard VSC-3 Sperzel Trimloks Falcon tremolo Noiseless V-3 Levinson humcancellers VSC Mode Selector Master Tone with Humbucker Split Exclusive FALCON Double-Action VSC Variable Spectrum Control..an extremely serious guitar - especially suited for the serious player looking to cover a lot of tonal bases from one instrument. The Guitar Magazine, England Page 15

17 Private Reserve Limited Editions Durango Custom II Model: DC-2 The Architecture of Tone The new BLADE Durango Custom DC-2 is defined by the uncompromising integrity of build. Only the finest materials and components available are used for this unique custom-built instrument. The mahogany body is capped with a stunning 20mm Broadleaf Maple top giving the instrument a thick, natural tone while the instruments architecture keeps it ergonomic and light. The one-piece mahogany neck is hand set to ensure optimal tonal transfer and BLADE s legendary position-determined-profile neck shape guarantees exceptional playing comfort. Custom pearl and abalone inlays adorn the polished black ebony fingerboard. A hand-rubbed nitrocellulose lacquer unleashes the stunning beauty of this perfectly crafted guitar. The LHN-6 pickups were created to match the exceptional tonal capabilities of the Durango Custom. The custom 5-way switch adds outside/inside single coils combination to the classic humbucker sounds and the trademark VSC-3 breaks through conventional tonal boundaries. A truly exceptional instrument. 14:1 Ratio Tuners with Ebony Button Nickel Hardware Bone Nut Ebony Fingerboard 12.5 (320mm) Radius Fingerboard Position-Determined-Profile Neck Mother of Pearl / Abalone Neck Inlays Mahogany Body 20mm Broadleaf Maple Top LHN-6N Nickel Cover Humbucker LHN-6B Nickel Cover Humbucker 5-Way Custom Pickup Selector VSC-3 Switch Master Tone TOB-16 Wrap Around Bridge 20mm Broadleaf Maple Top Nitrocellulose lacquer TOB-16Bridge VSC-3 LHN-6 Pickups Custom 5 Position inside/outside coil switch. Set-Neck Construction Page 16

18 BCS-62 Private Reserve Limited Editions Vintage Style Staggered Tuners Chrome Hardware Oiled Bone Nut Bound Rosewood Fingerboard Jescar Medium Frets 8.1/4 (210mm) Radius Fingerboard Vintage C Neck Profile BLADE Private Reserve All handmade, all unique, all professional all BLADE. Only the finest hand selected and matched woods, hardware and pickups are utilized for Blade Custom Shop guitars to emulate the tonal character associated with the most sought after vintage instruments. These exceptional instruments have been created for the demanding professional player and discerning collector looking for classic vintage specifications and feel while desiring the additional tonal versatility sought after by today s finest musicians. American Alder Body Entirely Shielded Pickguard Yuta Custom Pickups CRL 5-Way Pickup Selector (CTS Pot) Master Tone (CTS Pot) Custom Pickup Blender Vintage Style Tremolo with Stainless Steel Sustain Block Original Switchcraft Output Jack Only High End Woods & Parts Nitrocellulose Finish Oiled Bone Nut Wood Bound Jacaranda Fingerboard 210mm / 8 1/4 Radius Vintage C Neck Profile Jescar Medium Frets Sunken Neckplate Yuta Custom Pickups Totally Shielded Pickguard Custom Pickup Blender CUSTOM PICKUP BLENDER: MORE PICKUP COMBINATIONS: When the blender control is turned fully clockwise, it is out of the circuit and you have standard 5 position switching. When turned counterclockwise you mix the neck pickup in position 1 & 2, or the bridge pickup in positions 4 & 5 Position 1: Blender control will mix in the neck pickup Position 2: Blender control will mix in the neck pickup Position 3: Blender control has no effect Position 4: Blender control will mix in the bridge pickup Position 5: Blender control will mix in the bridge pickup Page 17

19 Private Reserve Limited Editions BCS-57 Vintage Style Staggered Tuners Chrome Hardware Oiled Bone Nut One Piece Neck Construction Jescar Medium Frets 8.1/4 (210mm) Radius Fingerboard Vintage C Neck Profile BLADE Private Reserve All handmade, all unique, all professional all BLADE. Only the finest hand selected and matched woods, hardware and pickups are utilized for Blade Custom Shop guitars to emulate the tonal character associated with the most sought after vintage instruments. These exceptional instruments have been created for the demanding professional player and discerning collector looking for classic vintage specifications and feel while desiring the additional tonal versatility sought after by today s finest musicians. Light Ash Body Entirely Shielded Pickguard Yuta Custom Pickups CRL 5-Way Pickup Selector (CTS Pot) Master Tone (CTS Pot) Custom Pickup Blender Vintage Style Tremolo with Stainless Steel Sustain Block Original Switchcraft Output Jack Only High End Woods & Parts Nitrocellulose Finish Oiled Bone Nut One Piece Hard Rock Maple Neck 210mm / 8 1/4 Radius Vintage C Neck Profile Jescar Medium Frets Sunken Neckplate Yuta Custom Pickups Totally Shielded Pickguard Custom Pickup Blender Stainless Steel Tremolo Block CUSTOM PICKUP BLENDER: MORE PICKUP COMBINATIONS: When the blender control is turned fully clockwise, it is out of the circuit and you have standard 5 position switching. When turned counterclockwise you mix the neck pickup in position 1 & 2, or the bridge pickup in positions 4 & 5 Position 1: Blender control will mix in the neck pickup Position 2: Blender control will mix in the neck pickup Position 3: Blender control has no effect Position 4: Blender control will mix in the bridge pickup Position 5: Blender control will mix in the bridge pickup Page 18

20 BCT-52 Private Reserve Limited Edition Vintage Style Staggered Tuners Chrome Hardware Oiled Bone Nut One Piece Neck Construction Jescar Medium Frets 8.1/4 (210mm) Radius Fingerboard Vintage C Neck Profile BLADE Private Reserve All handmade, all unique, all professional all BLADE. Only the finest hand selected and matched woods, hardware and pickups are utilized for Blade Custom Shop guitars to emulate the tonal character associated with the most sought after vintage instruments. These exceptional instruments have been created for the demanding professional player and discerning collector looking for classic vintage specifications and feel while desiring the additional tonal versatility sought after by today s finest musicians. Light Ash Body Entirely Shielded Pickguard Yuta Custom Pickups CRL 3-Way Pickup Selector (CTS Pot) Vintage Style Bridge with Intonation Adjusted Brass Saddles Master Tone (CTS Pot) Original Switchcraft Output Jack Only High End Woods & Parts Nitrocellulose Finish Oiled Bone Nut One Piece Hard Rock Maple Neck 210mm / 8 1/4 Radius Vintage C Neck Profile Jescar Medium Frets Sunken Neckplate Comfort Belly Contour Yuta Custom Pickups Totally Shielded Pickguard Vintage Style Bridge with Intonation Adjusted Brass Saddles EXCLUSIVE BLADE CUSTOM SHOP FEATURES: as on BCS and BCT Models Excusive Comfort Belly Contour on BCT-52 Fingerboard Binding Oiled Bone Nut TAD Taper Sunken Neckplate Page 19

21 The Tetra Classic Bass Model Code: B-2 Classic Bass Series Levinson/Gotoh Tuners, now black Bone Nut Rosewood Fingerboard Medium (400mm) Radius Fingerboard Light Swamp Ash Body The BLADE Bass Standard Since 1989 Whether you are looking for vintage growl, thundering mids or piano wire slap, the BLADE Tetra Bass will deliver. The BVSC-3 on-board electronics gives you total tonal flexibility no matter what your music style. The Tetra Bass took the best character of classic basses and added more of what you need: more playability, more versatility, more tone and more style. High Gloss See-Thru Finish 2 JS-2 Levinson Single Coils NEW Black Hardware BVSC-2 On-Board Electronics -5/+15 db Bass Boost 60 Hz -5/+13 db Treble Boost 5000 Hz JS-2 Alnico Single Coils Control Pickup Balance Control Treble Boost/Cut Control Bass Boost/Cut Control Colors available: - Honey, - See Thru Red, - Misty Violet, - Ocean Blue Levinson/Gotoh Bridge, now black BLADE Tetra Classic Bass Controls: Front Controls: Volume Control The New Blade BVSC-2: Easy to use, more versatility & more tone! Pickup Balance Treble Boost / Cut Bass Boost / Cut The additional trim pot Page 20 lets you set the general output level.

22 Classic Bass Series The Penta Classic Bass Model Code: B-2/5 Hear The Thunder The power and passion of the Tetra Bass are the soul of this fabulous 5- string. The BVSC-3 provides unbelievable tonal diversity. Exceptional craftsmanship and integrity of build in the B-25 bring you solid attack and clarity down to the bottom of the low B! Levinson/Gotoh Tuners, now black Bone Nut Rosewood Fingerboard Medium High Gloss See-Thru Finish 2 JS-25 Levinson Single Coils (400mm) Radius Fingerboard NEW Black Hardware BVSC-25 On-Board Electronics -5/+15 db Bass Boost 60 Hz -5/+13 db Treble Boost 5000 Hz Light Swamp Ash Body JS-25 Alnico Single Coils Colors available: - Honey, - See Thru Red, - Misty Violet, - Ocean Blue Control Pickup Balance Control Treble Boost/Cut Control Bass Boost/Cut Control Lelinson/Gotoh Bridge, now BLack BLADE Tetra Bass Controls: Front Controls: Volume Control The New Blade BVSC-2: Easy to use, more versatility & more tone! Pickup Balance Treble Boost / Cut Bass Boost / Cut The additional trim pot lets you set the general output level. Page 21