{"product_id":"short-scale-thumper-coral-8-1lbs","title":"McGrath Thumper - Coral - 8.1lbs - Short Scale","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McGrath Short Scale Thumper in Coral is a 30-inch short-scale passive bass with a hand-painted coral finish by Madelyn McGrath, a Honduran mahogany body, roasted flame maple neck and fingerboard, and a custom Lindy Fralin pickup set. It is designed to keep the feel compact while offering a wide range of passive tones through push-pull switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Players Choose It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-inch short scale gives a compact, comfortable playing feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted Coral finish by Madelyn McGrath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Lindy Fralin pickup set pairs Reverse P voicing with a Thunderbird-cover pickup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush-pull controls add a killswitch and series\/parallel switching for broader tonal textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Points\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort-scale 4-string Thumper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Lindy Fralin pickup set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassive controls with two push-pull functions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasted flame maple neck reinforced with carbon fiber rods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGator hardcase included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlayer Point of View\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Coral Thumper is a strong fit for players who want a short-scale bass that still feels serious on stage and in the studio. The 30-inch scale, J-style nut width, and passive electronics make it approachable, while the pickup setup keeps the instrument from feeling limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for the Color\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Coral finish gives this bass a warm, expressive look with plenty of movement in the grain and color. Paired with the tortoise shell pickguard and nickel hardware, it has a colorful custom-shop personality without losing its working-musician function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy TCU Recommends This Bass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTCU recommends this bass for players who love short-scale feel but still need a real professional instrument. 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