{"product_id":"thumper-damascus-8-6-lbs-short-scale","title":"McGrath Thumper - Damascus - 8.6 lbs - Short Scale","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe McGrath Thumper Damascus is a short-scale P-Style Thumper configuration with a Swamp Ash body, roasted flame maple neck, slab ebony fingerboard, and Nordstrand pickup pairing. The build features McGrath’s Damascus finish, black hardware, a simulated anodized silver pickguard, and a stripped-down Volume\/Volume\/Tone control layout with functional switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Players Choose It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamascus finish creates a one-of-one visual identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNordstrand Big Split and NP4a pickup combination is listed for clarity, fat low end, tighter definition, and growling midrange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume\/Volume\/Tone layout keeps the bass direct while adding live-useful killswitch and series routing functions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort-scale format, ergonomic contours, sculpted heel, and balanced profile are described as player-first design choices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy TCU Recommends This Bass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTCU recommends this bass for players who want a compact custom instrument that still carries weight in a professional mix. The Nordstrand pickup setup, short-scale feel, and practical switching make it a strong choice for live, studio, funk, rock, R\u0026amp;B, and modern bass work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Points\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort-scale 4-string P-Style Thumper configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwamp Ash body with slab ebony fingerboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNordstrand Big Split neck pickup and Nordstrand NP4a middle pickup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Badass-style high-mass bridge and lightweight clover tuners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGator gig bag included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlayer Point of View\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bass is built for the player who wants short-scale comfort, P-style authority, and boutique visual presence. The pickup configuration covers thick low end, focused definition, and aggressive midrange while keeping the controls straightforward enough for a working bassist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for the Color\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Damascus finish is the centerpiece here. 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