Model Vola Fretless: custom quality bass guitar

Model Vola Fretless

European Union: € 2.750,- (incl. 21% VAT)
Outside European Union: € 2.273,- (excl. 21% VAT)
Shipping costs not included.

The volafretless acoustic bass was introduced in 2005. With this guitar I succeeded in developing a unique acoustic bass guitar. One of the challenges was to keep the traditional outlines of the Maccaferri model (including a large D-shaped sound hole), and to maintain sufficient flexibility and strength in the top. Therefore I designed an innovative fan/parallel bracing pattern that supports the spruce top. Due to the large D hole the bass offers an optimal reflection of the sound waves. In combination with a large and deep body the bass has a remarkable high volume and a well balanced ‘deep’ sound. The back and sides consit of laminated veneers, resulting in a strong and light weight body. Model volafretless is also available in a fretless version, as an alternative for double bass players. The body is large and deep. The sound is amazingly loud and has the same ‘feel’ as a double bass sound. The fretless bass has a sunburst brown finish.

Optional

Eimers Guitars offers several options like choice of wood, hardware and finish. The guitar is also available for left handed players (no extra costs).

Model
Vola Fretless

European Union: € 2.750,-
(incl. 21% VAT)
Outside European Union: € 2.273,-
(excl. 21% VAT)
Shipping costs not included.

The volafretless acoustic bass was introduced in 2005. With this guitar I succeeded in developing a unique acoustic bass guitar. One of the challenges was to keep the traditional outlines of the Maccaferri model (including a large D-shaped sound hole), and to maintain sufficient flexibility and strength in the top. Therefore I designed an innovative fan/parallel bracing pattern that supports the spruce top. Due to the large D hole the bass offers an optimal reflection of the sound waves. In combination with a large and deep body the bass has a remarkable high volume and a well balanced ‘deep’ sound. The back and sides consit of laminated veneers, resulting in a strong and light weight body. Model volafretless is also available in a fretless version, as an alternative for double bass players. The body is large and deep. The sound is amazingly loud and has the same ‘feel’ as a double bass sound. The fretless bass has a sunburst brown finish.

Optional

Eimers Guitars offers several options like choice of wood, hardware and finish. The guitar is also available for left handed players (no extra costs).

Specifications

Construction	Mahogany blocks / dovetail neck joint
Top	German spruce
Top Braces	German spruce
Pattern	Eimers Design
Linings	Kerfed, Spruce
Top binding	Maple, black/white/black veneers
Rosette	Maccaferri design
Sides	Laminated flamed Maple *
Back	Laminated flamed Maple *
Back binding	Maple, black/white/black veneers
Neck	3 piece Flamed Maple
Headstock	Not slotted
Nut	Bone
Headplate	Ebony, EG logo engraved
Tuning machines	Schaller *

Tailpiece	n.a.
Fingerboard	Ebony
Scale length	87 cm
Width at the nut	43 mm *
Width at the body	56 mm
Frets clear	n.a.
Total frets	n.a.
Position dots	n.a.
Finish body	Nitro Cellulose, 2 tone sunburst vintage brown
Finish top	Nitro Cellulose, 2 tone sunburst vintage brown
Bridge	Indian Palisander *
Electronics	Fishman, active matrix
Strings	Flatwound
End pin	6mm jack
Included in price	Hard shell case, truss rod wrench, Wegen flatpick
*see options

Construction	Mahogany blocks / dovetail neck joint
Top	German spruce
Top Braces	German spruce
Pattern	5 paralel braces
Linings	Kerfed, Mahogany
Top binding	Indian Palisander, white/black/white veneers
Rosette	Mother of Pearl, Abalone, veneer
Sides	Solid Indian Palisander
Back	Laminated Brazilian Palisander *
Back binding	Indian Palisander, white/black/white veneers
Neck	2 piece French Walnut
Headstock	Slotted
Nut	Bone
Headplate	Ebony, EG logo engraved
Tuning machines	Schaller tuners, Gold *

Tailpiece	Hand made replica Selmer, brass
Fingerboard	Ebony
Scale length	*cm
Width at the nut	* mm *
Width at the body	* mm
Frets clear	14
Total frets	-
Position dots	Mother of Pearl (positions 5,7,9,12,17)
Finish body	Nitro Cellulose, clear
Finish top	Nitro Cellulose, clear
Bridge	Ebony *
Electronics	‘Big Tone’ passive piezo pickup *
Strings	Galli Silk & Stell 0.11
End pin	6mm jack
Included in price	Bag and Wegen flatpick
*see options

Options

All models presented on the website are standard delivered in a specific setup like woods, finish and hardware (tailpiece, tuners, pickup and hard shell guitar case). The options presented here will offer you the possibility to make changes to the guitar according your personal preferences. Please note that the woods I suggest for the guitars (see standard description with each model) are considered the optimal combination. A change of wood may affect the sound of the guitar. Choosing any option will affect the price. The exact additional price(s) will be written down and presented to you in the order form. I am happy to go over your wishes and discuss the possibilities.

Wood for the top

All guitars have very closed grain European Spruce (see image)

Alternatives:

Engleman spruce
Sitka spruce
Western Red Cedar

Wood for the back and sides

There is a large variety of hard wood and tropical wood available for building instruments. It is impossible to keep all these different woods in stock. Let me know what you are looking for and I will inform you about the possibilities. I offer both solid wood and veneers for back and sides. For solid wood guitar traditionally Indian Palisander (Rosewood) is used. Laminated guitars are made from 3 layers of veneers: an inside layer of Mahogany, middle layer of Polar and an outside (visible) layer of Brazilian Palisander (image 1, 2 and 3) or Indian Palisander (image 7 and 8).

Alternative veneers:

Birdseye Maple (image 6)
Flamed Maple (image 5)
Zebrano (image 4)
Coromandel
Other veneers: (call or e-mail)

Alternative solid woods:

Flamed Maple
Koa
Other solid woods: call or e-mail for more options

Brazilian Palisander 1

Brazilian Palisander 2

Brazilian Palisander 3

Zebrano

Flamed Maple

Birdseye Maple

Indian Palisander 1

Indian Palisander 2

Wood for the neck

Traditionally French Walnut is used for the neck on Selmer style guitars (see image). On model Quatre (Favino style) Maple is used.

Alternatives:

Mahogany
Flamed Maple
Other options: call or e-mail for more wood or combinations.

Finish

The traditional clear lacquer finish with nitrocellulose (image finish 1)

Alternative finishes:

Antique (authentic aged and used look) (image finish 2)
Vintage orange nitrocellulose (image finish 3)
Vintage yellow nitrocellulose (image finish 4)
Sunburst brown (image finish 5)
Custom finish (call or e-mail)

Finish 1

Finish 2

Finish 3

Finish 4

Finish 5

Tuning machines

Standard all guitars have Schaller ‘open’ tuners, except for the Signature models and the Antique model. These guitars have replica Selmer tuners, hand crafted by Eimers Guitars.

Alternatives: