Mane Custom Bass announced a special collaboration with legendary bassist, producer, and Parliament-Funkadelic veteran, Lige Grant Curry, to showcase the newly released KJ5 Standard. Representing a cornerstone of the Mane Custom Bass lineup, this instrument delivers the precision, playability, and tone required by a funk master. Building upon the foundational design of the KJ series, the KJ5 Standard comes equipped with a versatile preamp— and available upgrade to a premium Bartolini system —empowering players with unparalleled sonic control.

Technical Specifications

• Scale Length: 35-inch
• String Spacing: 18 mm
• Body: Ash
• Neck: Maple
• Frets: 24
• Hardware: HipShot-style tuners and bridge
• Pickups: Jazz bass pickups
• Electronics: Stock Preamp (Controls: Volume, blend, bass, mid, treble) Note: Upgradable to Bartolini electronics.

About Lige Grant Curry

Born in Flint, Michigan, and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Lige Grant Curry discovered his musical drive early. He began his journey as a vocalist but quickly found his true calling on the bass guitar. After graduating high school in 1975, he anchored The Electric Sparks Band as bassist and vocalist. A pivotal performance of the classic “Maggot Brain” at an after-party impressed George Clinton, sparking a lifelong musical brotherhood. Following his music studies at Central State University, Curry reunited with his cousin, Parliament-Funkadelic guitarist Michael Hampton, and quickly secured a job on the band’s staff and crew.

In 1979, Curry officially joined the Parliament-Funkadelic fold as a studio backup singer. He utilized this time to study directly under legendary bassists Billy “Bass” Nelson and Cordell “Boogie” Mosson. When Rodney “Skeet” Curtis departed and Mosson shifted to guitar, lead singer, Garry Shider, tapped Curry for the bass role, allowing him to step firmly into the spotlight. Over his 46-year career, Curry has produced and led acclaimed projects, including The Starr Cullars Band, Ligedelic Band, and The Naked Funk Project. During his career, he has collaborated with industry icons such as George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Rick James, Bernie Worrell, and Sly Stone.

Experience the Funk

Driven by versatile Jazz bass pickups and a highly sculptable preamp system, the KJ5 Standard offers a dynamic tonal range built for the stage and the studio. The body and neck profile have been improved to a slimmer profile and lighter weight.

To learn more about Lige Grant Curry, visit www.ligecurry.com. Mr. Curry is playing the KJ5 Standard with upgraded Bartolini electronics.

To order your KJ5 Standard or to request the Bartolini upgrade, contact the Mane Custom Bass team today at https://www.manecustombass.com/store/p2/standardbass.html#/