Ashdown - The Saint Artisan Verdigris Flame

The Ashdown The Saint Artisan Verdigris Flame commands a magnetic presence from the very first note. Its double-cutaway design affords the arm complete freedom, facilitating optimal access to the high notes.

Beneath a deep green finish, the flamed maple top sits atop a solid poplar body 40 mm thick. This structure resonates powerfully, delivering a crisp attack and sustaining the note for several seconds.

Its bolt-on neck, crafted from roasted maple, features an ultra-natural C-shaped profile. The hand glides effortlessly over this surface, which offers perfect thermal balance. On the roasted maple fingerboard, the 13.78" (350 mm) radius accommodates 20 wear-resistant stainless steel frets.

Your bends retain their clarity, whilst slides flow with absolute ease. At the headstock, the 38 mm nut width reduces the string spacing at the nut, allowing you to play fast runs without muscle fatigue.

The sound is delivered via passive electronics powered by a PJ pickup configuration. The hand-wired Alnico V P-Bass neck pickup delivers that classic deep rumble, whilst the Alnico V J-Bass bridge pickup cuts through the mix with precision.

Three CTS-style potentiometers shape the signal – comprising two volume controls and one tone control – accompanied by a dedicated blend control for the J-Bass pickup to fine-tune the level of the rear pickup.

Stability is ensured by a freely adjustable double-action truss rod. The chrome hardware gleams elegantly, combining vintage-style tuning machines with an 18:1 ratio that lock in the tuning, and a fixed, vintage-style bridge with copper saddles that transmit every vibration to the top.

Fitted with D’Addario XL165 strings (45-105), the bass travels safely in the case supplied.