The Tobias Killer B Means Business
Tobias is widely recognized as a pioneering force behind the modern boutique-style electric bass. Long a favorite of Tobias bolt-on neck enthusiasts, the Killer B bass boasts unparalleled playing comfort, active electronics, and the company’s proprietary asymmetrical neck profile, which revolutionized the bass guitar with an ergonomic neck carve that facilitates unencumbered note-selection dexterity. Radical when introduced in the 1970s, Tobias basses were adopted by professional touring and studio bassists seeking a high-performance instrument with superior playability and sonic versatility across diverse genres. Flaunting aesthetic beauty that complements its exceptional sound, the Tobias Killer B is in a class by itself. It’s a limited edition, however, so don’t miss out — reserve yours at Sweetwater today!
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Asymmetrical neck profile for enhanced playability
Guitarists and bassists know that neck shapes are a critical factor in an instrument’s playability. While several bass manufacturers have experimented over the decades with asymmetrical neck profiles, no company is more closely associated with this playability enhancement than Tobias. Carved with more “meat” on the low-string side and thinner on the high-string side, Tobias necks fill your hand in just the right way. Of course, neck feel is a highly personal matter. However, given that Tobias owners — including those at Sweetwater — consistently sing the praises of their instrument’s asymmetrical neck, citing it as a significant factor in their overall satisfaction with their bass, we’d have to conclude that Tobias hit it out of the park with this design.
Bartolinis onboard
The Tobias Killer B comes loaded with a pair of Bartolini MT5C pickups. These powerful pickups’ dual-coil humbucking design bucks the annoying hum while delivering an extended range of brawny tone. They’re amazingly responsive, too. Dig in, and they growl with the big cats. Pull back, and they’re sweet and clear. Go ahead: slap and pop — they thrive on abuse! In addition, you have the powerful sound-shaping capabilities of the onboard custom preamp with 3-band EQ. This formidable setup drives long cable runs and complex processing chains without a hint of noise. It all adds up to massive tonal capabilities that you can tap for any genre, onstage and in the studio.
Tobias Killer B V Features:
- Boutique-grade electric bass guitar
- Sleekly contoured solid sapele body
- 5-piece hard maple/purpleheart bolt-on neck
- Tobias asymmetrical neck profile
- Wenge fingerboard with 24 frets
- Bridge pickup: Bartolini MT5C-T1
- Neck pickup: Bartolini MT5C-B1
- Custom preamp with 3-band EQ
- Premium gig bag included
