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Balor Bass 4 String – Powerful Acoustic Bass

The Acoustic Bass - Redefined.

Balor

Raising the standard for acoustic basses.

From: 3325 EUR/ 3225 USD
One of the most powerful acoustic basses ever made, the Balor will challenge everything you thought you knew about acoustic basses.

Not only is the Balor the first acoustic bass with enough volume and projection to excel as an acoustic instrument, it also happens to be one of the most lightweight and comfortable bass guitars ever made. Ergonomic contouring on its carbon fiber body makes the Balor bass feel like an instrument half its size. With an arm bevel, rib bevel, angled side and a heel-less neck design that gives effortless access to the 24th fret, the Balor feels incredibly comfortable in the hands of the player – without sacrificing any of the tone that a great acoustic bass should have.   

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First Impressions of our new acoustic bass with James Blennerhassett
First Impressions of our new acoustic bass with James Blennerhassett
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On Location RCC - Michael - Balor 5 String
On Location RCC - Michael - Balor 5 String
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Emerald Guitars - Balor Bass
Emerald Guitars - Balor Bass
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Emerald Cottage : Joe and Kevin | X30 & Balor Bass.
Emerald Cottage : Joe and Kevin | X30 & Balor Bass.
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On Location: Michael | 4 String Balor Bass | Emerald Guitars
On Location: Michael | 4 String Balor Bass | Emerald Guitars
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Emerald Guitars - Select Series (Aug &#03917)
Emerald Guitars - Select Series (Aug ཌྷ)
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Matt Bissonette reviews a frettless Balor Acoustic Bass
Matt Bissonette reviews a frettless Balor Acoustic Bass
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Billy Sheehan Reviews The Balor Acoustic Bass (Emerald Guitars)
Billy Sheehan Reviews The Balor Acoustic Bass (Emerald Guitars)
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Acoustic Bass - Strings Comparison (Emerald Guitars)
Acoustic Bass - Strings Comparison (Emerald Guitars)
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Emerald Guitars: Balor Bass (5 String Acoustic Bass) "Time"
Emerald Guitars: Balor Bass (5 String Acoustic Bass) "Time"
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Emerald Guitars: Balor Bass (5 String Acoustic Bass)  "Flat out till five"
Emerald Guitars: Balor Bass (5 String Acoustic Bass) "Flat out till five"
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Emerald Guitars: Balor Bass (5 String Acoustic Bass) "Learning to Run"
Emerald Guitars: Balor Bass (5 String Acoustic Bass) "Learning to Run"
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Emerald Guitars Balor Bass Samples (5 String Acoustic Bass Guitar)
Emerald Guitars Balor Bass Samples (5 String Acoustic Bass Guitar)
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Emerald Guitars Balor Bass (5 String Acoustic Bass Guitar)
Emerald Guitars Balor Bass (5 String Acoustic Bass Guitar)
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Sailor Bill | Emerald Guitars
Sailor Bill | Emerald Guitars
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The most lightweight and comfortable #bassguitar ever made.
The most lightweight and comfortable #bassguitar ever made.
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Starfield (an original)
Starfield (an original)
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Last of the Mohicans (Acoustic guitar instrumental)
Last of the Mohicans (Acoustic guitar instrumental)
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Mad World 3 part Acoustic (Gary Jules) Cover and Arr. by Kord Semrow
Mad World 3 part Acoustic (Gary Jules) Cover and Arr. by Kord Semrow
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Balor – I Love this Bass

I stumble upon Emerald Instruments about 2014. I looked at these a drooled for 3 years and finally cracked. Never having played one I took a huge chance, to my amazement as so I tuned it and started to play, I realised it has all the warmth and rich tones of wood and just feels amazing to play. The neck feels the same as my 1992 Yamaha TRB 5P (My main Electric Bass). I am So Freakin Happy!!! with this Bass My Balor Artisan 5 string BLUE! (the best color in the world) well, Emerald? It came with D’Addario Half Rounds so I needed to change nothing. In fact, I just changed the strings recently following hundreds of gigs.

All I know is this is probably the best investment in my career I could have possibly made…
I LOVE THIS BASS!!!

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Rob DeSorbo

Customer, Musician, USA.

Balor Bass – You’ll be amazed.

Dare to be different and play an Emerald Bass from Ireland, you’ll be amazed. I love my Balor Bass, it looks funky and sounds great on my acoustic sessions and concerts, a real head-turner. Thanks to Alistair and the team.

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James Blennerhassett

Customer, Professional musician - Ireland

Balor Bass – with a low end warmth.

I had no idea how my recordings would be so elevated by adding the Balor to my collection. I was initially hesitant about purchasing it because I wasn’t sure how it would record through my setup. Plus, I’d never played a bass before. But after I played back my first track with the Balor and I heard the low-end warmth and almost growl it brought to the recording I knew I’d made the right choice. The Balor is an awesome and powerful instrument. I only wish I would have ordered It sooner.

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Kord Semrow

Customer, Musician, USA.

Balor Bass – The perfect instrument

Emerald’s Balor Bass is the best acoustic bass guitar out there! Big, even, sustained tone with excellent intonation and ergonomics… all rarely seen in most other ABG’s on the market.

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Larry Steen

Customer, Musician.

Balor Bass Specifications (4 String)

Scale length 34″ 865mm
Nut Width 1 ⅝” 41mm
String Spacing ¾” 19mm
Bridge Spacing 2 ¼” 57mm
Overall Length 49 1⁄32″ 1245mm
Max Body Width 18 ⅛” 460mm
Max Body Depth 6 11⁄16″ 170mm
Max Body Length 25 3⁄16″ 640mm
Weight 6.4lbs 2.9kg
Frets 24 jumbo stainless steel frets
Fretboard Radius 16″
Tuners (Default) Gotoh Res-O-Lite GB350 Bass Machine Heads 20:1 ratio (cosmo black)
Nut/Saddle Graphtech low friction nut and saddle
Bridge Pinless Carbon Bridge
Pickup
  • No Pickup
  • Ghost Piezo
  • Ghost Piezo with K&K Contact Pickup
Finish High gloss finish on all surfaces
Case Custom padded gig bag

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