{"product_id":"block-inlay-offset-bass-guitar-kit","title":"Block-Inlay Slingback Offset Bass Guitar Kit with Paddle Headstock, Mahogany Body, Maple Fretboard, 2 Single-Coil Pickups","description":"\u003ch4\u003eWhat Makes This Kit Different\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack block inlays set into a pale maple fretboard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every marker on this neck is a solid black square, from the first fret up to the nineteenth, so the fretboard reads clearly from across a stage and looks bold even before you add any finish. The headstock comes as a plain tapered paddle with the four tuner holes already drilled: play it as it is, or cut it to an outline of your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath is a solid mahogany offset body with a white pickguard, a 34-inch scale mahogany neck that screws onto the body, two single-coil bass pickups on a chrome control plate (two volumes and one tone), a four-saddle chrome bridge and open-gear chrome tuners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #555;\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDexterity: \u003cstrong\u003eRight-Handed\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Strings: \u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: \u003cstrong\u003eFull Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #555;\"\u003eBuild Difficulty: Beginner (3\/10)\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMahogany has open grain, so it needs grain filler before a smooth finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe paddle headstock is playable as shipped; cutting your own outline is optional extra work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed four-saddle bridge with pre-drilled mounting keeps setup simple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #555;\"\u003eBody\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eMahogany\u003c\/strong\u003e (2-3 pcs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: \u003cstrong\u003eSolid\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutaway: \u003cstrong\u003eDouble (offset)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: \u003cstrong\u003eNone\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Veneer: \u003cstrong\u003eNone\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #555;\"\u003eNeck\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eMahogany\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoint: \u003cstrong\u003eBolt-on\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfile: \u003cstrong\u003eC-shaped\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruss Rod: \u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Way, Adjustable\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: \u003cstrong\u003e864mm \/ 34\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: \u003cstrong\u003eNone\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #555;\"\u003eFretboard\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eMaple\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Frets: \u003cstrong\u003e20\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlay Shape: \u003cstrong\u003eBlock\u003c\/strong\u003e (9 markers, frets 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15, 17 and 19)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlay Material: \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #555;\"\u003eHeadstock\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: \u003cstrong\u003eBlank paddle, 4-in-line\u003c\/strong\u003e (tapered, uncut outline)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuner Holes: \u003cstrong\u003ePre-drilled\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: \u003cstrong\u003eNone\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut: \u003cstrong\u003eBone\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #555;\"\u003eElectronics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup: \u003cstrong\u003eJ-style Single Coil\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup: \u003cstrong\u003eJ-style Single Coil\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: \u003cstrong\u003e2 Volume, 1 Tone\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring: \u003cstrong\u003eDIY\u003c\/strong\u003e (soldering required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring Diagram: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/wiring-diagrams\/j-style-bass-wiring-diagram-2-volume-1-tone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJ-Style Bass, 2 Volume, 1 Tone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Jack: \u003cstrong\u003eTop jack\u003c\/strong\u003e (on the control plate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-top: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #555;\"\u003eHardware\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: \u003cstrong\u003eFixed 4-saddle bass bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: \u003cstrong\u003eOpen-gear, 4-in-line\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickguard: \u003cstrong\u003eWhite\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnobs: \u003cstrong\u003eChrome dome\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCavity Covers: \u003cstrong\u003eNone\u003c\/strong\u003e (controls mount on the top control plate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrings: \u003cstrong\u003eSteel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: \u003cstrong\u003eChrome\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Mahogany bass body (unfinished) with white pickguard fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Mahogany bass neck with maple fretboard and black block inlays (unfinished)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x Chrome open-gear bass tuners with bushings and screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Black single-coil bass pickups with mounting screws and springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Chrome 4-saddle bass bridge with mounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Chrome control plate with 2 volume and 1 tone pots, knobs and output jack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Chrome neck plate with 4 neck screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Set of steel bass strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x String retainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Strap buttons with felt washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Instrument cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x Allen wrenches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssorted mounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat You'll Need\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need to solder the electronics. Depending on the finish you choose, the tools below cover a standard build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phillips screwdriver, Allen wrench set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor wiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soldering iron, solder, wire cutters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor finishing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandpaper (220-600 grit), wood grain filler, primer, paint or stain, clear coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e String winder, tuner, Allen wrench for truss rod and saddle height adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional, to reshape the headstock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coping saw or jigsaw, rasp or files, sandpaper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo routing required - all body cavities, holes, and channels are pre-cut. The headstock outline is the only part you can shape yourself, and that is optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee the other basses in this line: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mahogany-jm-style-bass-kit\"\u003emahogany offset bass kit with a rosewood fretboard\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/left-hand-jm-bass-build-kit\"\u003eleft-handed offset bass kit with an ebony fretboard\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bass-guitar-kits\"\u003ebass guitar kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Guitar Kit World Originals","offers":[{"title":"Free Shipping – U.S. \u0026 International Warehouses","offer_id":67624292352134,"sku":"JMB-RMSC-5118","price":224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/9374\/0911\/files\/01-guitarkitworld-block-inlay-offset-bass-guitar-kit-complete-jmb-rmsc-5118.jpg?v=1791216203","url":"https:\/\/guitarkitworld.com\/products\/block-inlay-offset-bass-guitar-kit","provider":"Guitar Kit World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}