{"product_id":"sceptre-desoto-std-double-cutaway-3-tone-sunburst-jb-w-black-walnut-board-by-levinson","title":"Sceptre DeSoto Standard Double Cutaway 3 Tone Sunburst Bass Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #084e1f;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeSoto Standard Bass Guitar - LSD1 -3TS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSceptre DeSoto Standard Double Cutaway 3 Tone Sunburst Bass - JB Pickups with Black Walnut Board by Levinson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to Impress, Dynamic Range of Tones with Accented Bite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStep into the spotlight with the Sceptre DeSoto Standard Double Cutaway 3 Tone Sunburst Bass, a masterpiece designed to captivate audiences and ignite your musical journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing inspiration from the legendary DeSoto of 1957, renowned for its groundbreaking design and unparalleled style, this bass guitar exudes the essence of vintage elegance with a touch of modern flair.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrafted from premium North American Alder, the body of the DeSoto Standard delivers a rich sonic palette, accentuating warm mids and vibrant tones. Paired with a North American hard maple neck and adorned with a black walnut fingerboard, this instrument offers unparalleled playability and comfort, featuring a 34”\/86.36 cm scale, a 400mm \/16” radius, and a real bone nut.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmpowered by two Levinson JB pickups, meticulously engineered with ALNICO 5 magnets and reverse wound\/reverse coiled for whisper-quiet operation, the DeSoto Standard boasts a dynamic range of tones with an accented bite that cuts through the mix effortlessly. Navigate your sonic landscape with precision using the classic volume, volume, and tone controls elegantly housed on a vintage-style chrome plate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompleting this masterpiece is a vintage-style bridge with a 19mm pitch, favoured by seasoned professionals for its stability and reliability, ensuring every note resonates with clarity and precision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom smouldering lows to searing highs, the DeSoto Standard Bass Guitar offers a boundless sonic spectrum, inviting you to unleash your creativity and make your mark on the world of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #06511b; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDesoto Standard Bass Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"width: 325.688px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 177.688px;\"\u003eNorth American Alder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 177.688px;\"\u003eRoasted Hard Rock Maple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 177.688px;\"\u003eBlack Walnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFret Wire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 177.688px;\"\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 177.688px;\"\u003e3 Tone Sunburst\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 177.688px;\"\u003eBone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 177.688px;\"\u003eSceptre Vintage Style 401\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 177.688px;\"\u003e2x Levinson JB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 177.688px;\"\u003eD'Addario Regular Light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 177.688px;\"\u003eDCMWBC1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE ORIGIN OF LEVINSON SCEPTRE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s been over 50 years since\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGary Levinson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estarted building and repairing guitars. 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During\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGary's\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egraduate studies at the University of Basel, he continued guitar work and founded\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuitars by Levinson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Basel, Switzerland in 1977. This is history and has been a part of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estory over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSceptre Guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the result of using his experience of these 50 years to create a line of instruments of impeccable build integrity with exceptional playability and great tone. 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