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The Younger Sister


Caligari's younger brotherThe Caligari Bass has inspired another bass. This time, while the basic shape has been retained, an entirely new feeling has been obtained, with a different selection of woods and electronics.

Caligari's baby sister features a gorgeous figured maple top (shown below), chrome hardware, and a triple coil MM pickups rather than the Lane Poor's of the first Caligari. But Jack's skill is much in evidence, with a more elegant shaping on the body which is, to my eye, in keeping with the beautiful top wood. I'd be curious to know how the differences in woods and electronics affect the sound of the instrument - I'm sure the pickups alone must push it into a sonic universe which is quite different from that of its siblings.

Maple top closeup



All photos copyright ©2001 Jack Read.

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