Product Overview
The McGrath J-Style Thumper White Sands is a short-scale 4-string bass with a solid mahogany body, slab ebony fingerboard, Nordstrand Big Split and Big Blademan MM pickup configuration, and a White Sands finish. The exact instrument shown in the photos is the instrument listed on the source page.
Why Players Choose It
- Short-scale J-Style Thumper configuration with solid mahogany body.
- Nordstrand Big Split neck pickup and Big Blademan MM middle pickup offer a wide tonal foundation.
- Push-pull volume control switches the Music Man pickup between series and parallel wiring.
- Deep ergonomic contours, black hardware, and sculpted heel are described as player-first design features.
Why TCU Recommends This Bass
TCU recommends this bass for players who want short-scale comfort with a broader, modern pickup platform. It has enough visual identity for the stage and enough practical control for real gigs, sessions, and creative bass work.
Key Points
- Short-scale 4-string J-Style Thumper.
- Nordstrand Big Split and Big Blademan MM pickups.
- Volume with push-pull mute, volume with push-pull series/parallel for the MM pickup, and tone.
- White Sands finish with anodized black pickguard.
- Gator gig bag included.
Player Point of View
This bass is aimed at players who want short-scale comfort, J-style familiarity, and a larger pickup voice than a traditional layout. It should appeal to bassists who need punch, growl, clarity, and an easy-to-manage passive control setup.
Built for the Color
White Sands gives the bass a clean, almost washed custom finish that lets the shape, black pickguard, black hardware, and dark slab ebony fingerboard stand out. It is subtle from a distance and detailed up close.
Key Specs
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Model: J-Style, Thumper Configuration
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Finish: White Sands
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Body: Solid Mahogany
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Neck: Roasted Flame Maple reinforced with Carbon Fiber rods
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Fingerboard: Slab Ebony, 12 inch radius
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Scale Length: 30 inch Shortscale
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Nut Width: 1.5 inch J-Style
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Frets: Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
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Bridge: Highmass, Black
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Tuners: Lightweight Clover, Black
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Pickups: Nordstrand Big Split, Neck; Nordstrand Big Blademan MM, Middle
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Electronics: Volume with Push Pull Mute, Volume with push pull series/parallel for MM pickup, Tone
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Hardware: Black
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Pickguard: Anodized Black
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Weight: 8.3 lbs
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Strings: D'Addario XL, 45 to 100
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Case: Gator Gig Bag Included
Bottom Line
A short-scale J-Style Thumper with Nordstrand pickups, White Sands finish, passive versatility, and a gig-ready custom-shop feel.
