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product_id: 48222007
title: "Classic Cantabile AB-40 Acoustic Bass Natural (Bass Guitar with Pickup/Pickup, Three Band Equalizer, Rosewood and Spruce)"
brand: "classic cantabile"
price: "€ 138.85"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 5
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# 42-inch full-scale acoustic bass Battery check LED for on-the-go confidence 3-band built-in EQ for tonal precision Classic Cantabile AB-40 Acoustic Bass Natural (Bass Guitar with Pickup/Pickup, Three Band Equalizer, Rosewood and Spruce)

**Brand:** classic cantabile
**Price:** € 138.85
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Own the groove, command the room with AB-40 Acoustic Bass!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Classic Cantabile AB-40 Acoustic Bass Natural (Bass Guitar with Pickup/Pickup, Three Band Equalizer, Rosewood and Spruce) by classic cantabile
- **How much does it cost?** € 138.85 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/48222007-classic-cantabile-ab-40-acoustic-bass-natural-bass-guitar-pickup)

## Best For

- classic cantabile enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted classic cantabile brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Stay Powered & In Tune:** Battery check LED keeps you performance-ready, avoiding unexpected downtime.
- • **Performance-Ready Design:** Lightweight 2.6 kg body with 22 frets and 42 mm nut width for comfortable, extended play.
- • **Customizable Sound Control:** Integrated 3-band EQ and gain/presence controls let you tailor your tone to any vibe or venue.
- • **Pro-Level Acoustic Bass Tone:** Crafted with a spruce top and rosewood fingerboard for rich, resonant sound that commands the stage.
- • **Reliable Onboard Electronics:** Piezo pickups and built-in preamp ensure crystal-clear amplification with zero hassle.

## Overview

The AB-40 Acoustic Bass Natural is a 42-inch, lightweight acoustic bass guitar featuring a spruce top and rosewood fingerboard. Equipped with piezo pickups, a built-in preamp, and a 3-band equalizer, it offers versatile tonal control. Its battery check LED and ergonomic design make it perfect for professional musicians seeking reliable, stage-ready performance.

## Description

Product Description               Watch out! The New Classic Cantabile Acoustic Bass is here!Today's rock music needs a higher acoustic volume. Classic Cantabile takes up this challenge!Thanks to the user-friendly electronics and a powerful acoustic sound, they are the perfect basses for those of you who like acoustics with larger corpus. Every single bass from this series has a unique look and a distinctive sound.The affordable Classic Cantabile Acoustic Bass has a spruce top and rosewood fingerboard for a punchy and powerful sound.                  Box Contains               1 x Classic Cantabile Acoustic Bass Natural

## Features

- Acoustic bass - 42 Inch length, gain and presence control
- Top: Spruce, inlays: Flash, strings: Four, finish: Natural
- Length: 115 cm; body width: 38 cm; scale 82 cm; Battery check LED
- Number of frets: 22, piezo pickups, nut width: 42 mm, weight: 2.6 kg
- Fingerboard: rosewood, built-in preamp, 3-band EQ (bass, middle, treble)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Package Dimensions | 120 x 43 x 14 cm; 4.2 kg |
| Item model number | 00020810 |
| Back Material | Rosewood |
| Colour | natural |
| Fretboard Material | rosewood |
| Scale Length | 32 |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material | Phosphor Bronze |
| Top Material | Spruce |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Material Type | Spruce Wood |
| Country Produced In | china |
| Item Weight | 4.2 kg |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Classic Cantabile
- **Colour:** natural
- **Top material type:** Spruce
- **Back material type:** Rosewood
- **String material type:** Phosphor Bronze
- **Instrument:** Guitar
- **Item weight:** 4.2 Kilograms
- **Operation mode:** Battery
- **Number of strings:** 4
- **Manufacturer:** Classic Cantabile

## Images

![Classic Cantabile AB-40 Acoustic Bass Natural (Bass Guitar with Pickup/Pickup, Three Band Equalizer, Rosewood and Spruce) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qbOwsp0TL.jpg)
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![Classic Cantabile AB-40 Acoustic Bass Natural (Bass Guitar with Pickup/Pickup, Three Band Equalizer, Rosewood and Spruce) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71uGmYsASsL.jpg)
![Classic Cantabile AB-40 Acoustic Bass Natural (Bass Guitar with Pickup/Pickup, Three Band Equalizer, Rosewood and Spruce) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71AjIUnyyuL.jpg)
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## Available Options

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the scale length ie 32 34 inch?**
A: Apologies for the late response. I have been away. I assume you are asking about the overall length of the fretboard which is 60cm - i.e. >23.5.

**Q: is this guitar electric**
A: Hi Nigel. Yes, it is an electro-acoustic bass, therefore you can plug it in for a bigger sound, or play it straight off the wall. It is a fantastic looking instrument, although I found the action quite high on mine, but I've learned to adapt to it. A decent instrument with nice tone, and it looks great hanging on the wall too.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well Worth Considering!
*by T***S on 20 February 2014*

I purchased one of these a while ago and wanted to hold off on providing a review until I had put her through her paces.I have played bass now for 10+ years and have a nice collection established at home.I spent the first 2-4 weeks just wearing in the strings.I had been weary of buying an acoustic because many reviews talk about the action being too high. I have an Ibanez Ergodyne EDA 900 with high action and I was aware of how uncomfortable that can be. The reviews of the action on this bass were not too bad. My personal opinion is that the action is very comfortable, it's a little higher than the standard height you would anticipate but I would not describe it as "high", I play slap bass and high action can cause issues sometimes, the action on this bass has given me no problems.The sound is lovely, clear and crisp, the strings hold their tuning well and she is a good sturdy build.I have not had her plugged in, for the price I paid I wasn't anticipating good electric sound from her but if I get around to using her wired at some point I will happily add a reveiw from that point also :)All in all I've grown quite fond of her, I've had no issues with her and would happily recommend this product to any bass playing looking for an affordable acoustic for the collection. I'd always recommend looking around and, where possible, trying the product first but I took a risk on this one and was more than pleased.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fine for the price, but might need money spent on it.
*by S***T on 12 January 2014*

Had some Amazon gift vouchers so I only forked out a hundred for it. I wanted a bass to play now and then at open mikes - I usually play a standard acoustic in a small group and I often end up playing bass lines, so thought this might be fun.Arrived on schedule but I had to collect from depot as signature required (40 mile round trip).It's ok for the money but one of the tuners had a stripped thread. Someone else here mentioned a tuner failure, so it seems there's a quality control problem. Guess they are building down to a price and use cheapest they can find. Amazon sorted out the problem quickly, full marks there!It's a good-looking guitar, feels a bit lightweight, but that might be an advantage if playing for long periods standing up. I will probably add a second strap button.I'll be upgrading the tuners and probably will try flatwound strings when I replace the ones fitted - E is prone to buzzing so that's something else to have a look at. Preamp looks cheap and cheerful, but works ok. I probably won't use it through an amp anyway.So built to a price but does the job, and with a bit of tweaking will do me fine.

### ⭐ Try making one out of a cornflake packet and some string first
*by W***E on 22 June 2013*

Be wary. This instrument has good reviews (currently 10*5 stars and 1*4 stars) and a low price... which is why I ordered it. However, the first one arrived with a 10cm split in the back of the guitar body and badly cracked lacquer finish around half the circumference of the body. The second one arrived with the equalizer box falling out because it had been fitted too high up the curve of the body and the little screws couldn't take the strain and tore out (this is bordering on a design defect). The third one had a really poor finish to the headstock and a minor chip in the back of the body. I wasn't happy but I didn't want to waste more time sending it back so I decided to live with it.I spent an hour or so picking the guitar up from the depot each time because the courier won't deliver on Saturdays without being paid another £10. And I spent another hour or so documenting the faults, communicating with the manufacturer, repackaging the guitar and queuing at the post-office. All told: over 6 hours of my time which, in monetary terms, is more than the guitar cost. An elapsed time of 7 weeks from the original order and the guitar I have still qualifies as faulty.The promise is good. The delivery on that promise falls short.Update 10/08/2013: I had it for a month and the D string tuning key malfunctioned. You could tighten the D string only so far and, before it got in tune, it would slip back with a twang. I presume the thread on the screw mechanism failed. After some research (more time wasted) I found I could have replaced the tuning key for £15 but I decided to return the bass for the last time and get a refund. I got back what I paid for the bass minus the original post and packing (£15). I went to Denmark street in London and tried 7 different models (some top of the range ones too) in 5 different shops and brought a Vintage VCB 430 which was £100 more than the Cantabile but has been great so far (touch wood - or rather; mahogany laminate).I should add that while the Cantabile was in my hands and working, I had no gripes. It had good tone and volume when unplugged and I liked the look. Oh yeah, and its a medium scale bass (32") as opposed to a long scale (34"). But by the time you've had 3 broken ones you just don't care.

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