Bass of the Week: Scott French Instruments SF4
Luthier Scott French combined his SF2 and SF3 models to create the SF4, featuring a singlecut body with a deep cutaway for reaching the highest notes. This particular SF4, which he built for Ian Hill,…
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Luthier Scott French combined his SF2 and SF3 models to create the SF4, featuring a singlecut body with a deep cutaway for reaching the highest notes. This particular SF4, which he built for Ian Hill, is a great example of the design with gorgeous woods to accent its features. The bass’s body is made with figured California Claro Walnut on the back with a carved and figured Red Gum Eucalyptus top. It’s…
Specs
Body
Figured California Claro Walnut Back
Top
Carved Figured Red Gum Eucalyptus
Neck
9-piece Wenge/Bloodwood/Flame Maple Veneer
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale
34″
Pickups
Nordstrand Fat Stack
Electronics
Noll 2-Band Parametric 18v Preamp
Bridge
Ebony Bridge
Tuners
Satin Black Hipshot Ultralight
