Video Review: The BITE Guitars Punch JP Precision Bass

Bass Magazine reviewer Jody Miller tests out the latest bass from BITE Guitars that features a truly unique pickup configuration

Video Review: The BITE Guitars Punch JP Precision Bass

Bass Magazine reviewer Jody Miller tests out the latest bass from BITE Guitars that features a truly unique pickup configuration

BITE Guitars is a new manufacturer to the bass world who puts the design of their basses in the hands of the players. Hailing from Austria, these basses are highly customizable with extremely fast build times. This particular new build from BITE features a unique pickup configuration where a Jazz pickup is placed in the neck position and a Precision pickup is located in the bridge position. Boasting a variety of tones and excellent playability, this model demonstrates the ambitious approach and customizable nature of BITE Guitars.

Bass Magazine reviewer Jody Miller gave the bass a spin in his video review:

Specs:

BITE model: Punch JP

Pickups: Passive BITE® 1000 mV single coil & split coil

Body: US alder (alnus rubra)

Finish: Transparent Cherry Burst, poly finish

Neck: Natural hard maple (acer saccharum), 38.1 mm nut width, D profile, backside matte spead finish

Fretboard: Natural hard maple (acer saccharum) & pearl blocks & binding, short headstock (SH)

Nut: Graph Tech®

Pickguard: White pearl 4-ply

Control knobs: JB Style

Tuners: BITE® clover chrome

Bridge: GOTOH® brass chrome

Neck plate: Chrome

Strap buttons: Vintage chrome

Screw color: Gold

4 strings: D’Addario® EXL170 nickel roundwounds

Scale: 34″ long scale

Weight: 3.9 kg

For more visit: BITE Guitars 

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Jody Miller   By: Jody Miller