Boulder Creek EBR3-N4 Acoustic/Electric 4-String Bass
Why it's best:
For the last decade, Tacoma was the go-to brand for a quality acoustic bass guitar for bassists on a budget. When it disappeared, a large gap was left in the market. That is until Boulder Creek introduced the BR3. This combination of traditional materials and high-tech design is your best bet among imports. It might put more than a few domestics to shame as well. Boulder Creek uses all solid woods for the top and back, where it really counts, and their patent-pending Suspended Bracing System (SBS). A revolutionary departure from the traditional X-brace, the SBS employs a pair of parallel aluminum braces that are anchored at three points under the top, but are otherwise suspended like a pair of towel racks. This allows the top to vibrate more freely, improving projection. The area of the top is also greater, with a soundhole the size of half-dollar and a large oval port on the side, dramatically improving bass response. It’s comes in 4-string fretted or fretless, and 5-string fretted. And now for the price—drum roll, please. Street price: $700
Manufacturer Description: Finally an acoustic bass that you can actually hear without plugging it in. The side port on the top projects the deep tones from the body directly to the player while the additional front port shoots the low frequencies towards the audience. The mids and highs dance off of the front soundboard for a sound that has to be heard to be believed. When plugged in, it keeps the ...read full description
Average Customer Rating:
(1 total reviews)
By far the best acoustic bass I have ever played, November 10, 2009
The Boulder Creek bass is by far the best acoustic bass I have ever played. I have never played a Tocoma Thunder Chief (widely regarded as one of the best acoustic basses) but I have played most of the usual suspects like Martin, Dean, Ibanez, Michael Kelly, Takamine. This bass has huge tone and the whole body just sings when you play. The side...read full review
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