VOX Starstream Active Bass 2S Artist 2 - Metal Black
Brand
VOX
The Vox Starstream Active Bass 2S Artist in Metal Black redefines modern bass guitar design by merging cutting-edge ergonomics with professional-grade electronics. Built around Vox's signature 3D body frame, the Starstream Bass provides unmatched body balance and weight relief—weighing approximately 3.0 kg to eliminate shoulder and back strain during long stage performances or studio sessions.
Experience ultra-modern ergonomics, premium boutique components, and exceptional tonal flexibility with the VOX Starstream Active Bass 2S Artist in a sleek, sophisticated Metal Black finish. Designed for players who demand both striking visual appeal and professional studio-quality performance, this short-scale active bass delivers effortless playability and rich, articulate tone across any musical genre.
Ergonomic Frame Structure and Perfect Balance
Crafted with a resonant alder body and a unique, futuristic frame structure, the Starstream Active Bass achieves optimal weight distribution and superior body balance. The compact design completely eliminates neck dive, offering maximum comfort during long recording sessions or high-energy stage performances.
Aguilar® Pickups and Onboard Active Preamp
Equipped with elite electronics, the 2S Artist model features dual Aguilar® AG 4J-70 Jazz-type pickups. These pickups deliver the iconic, punchy mid-range bite and crisp articulation characteristic of legendary 1970s basses, making them ideal for everything from aggressive rock to fluid funk and R&B slap styles. Combined with the renowned Aguilar® OBP-2 active 2-band preamp, you get powerful, precision tone shaping with robust bass and treble boost/cut capabilities.
Key Features and Specifications
- Metal Black Gloss Finish: A sleek, modern aesthetic that highlights the innovative frame design and premium hardware.
- Fast Short-Scale Neck: Features a comfortable 770 mm (30-inch) short-scale maple neck paired with a smooth maple fingerboard and 21 medium-jumbo frets.
- Gotoh Professional Hardware: Outfitted with high-precision Gotoh 201-B4 CR bridge and matching machine heads to ensure rock-solid tuning stability and intonation.
- Flexible Controls: Independent volume controls for each pickup, a pickup selector toggle switch, and stacked active treble/bass tone controls.
- Ready for the Road: Includes a custom gig bag, setup wrenches, and dual 9V batteries so you can plug in and play right away.
Engineered for the Modern Bassist
Whether you need to cut through a dense live mix or lay down pristine tracks in the studio, the VOX Starstream Active Bass 2S Artist Metal Black redefines what a modern short-scale bass can achieve.
Technical Specifications:
- Body Material: Alder with Ergonomic Frame Structure
- Neck Material: Maple (Bolt-on)
- Fingerboard Material: Maple
- Finish: Metal Black
- Scale Length: 770 mm (30.32") — Short Scale
- Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo
- Nut Width: 38 mm (1.496")
- Pickups: 2 x Aguilar® AG 4J-70 Jazz-Type Pickups
- Preamp: Aguilar® OBP-2 Active Preamp (2-Band EQ)
- Controls: 2 x Volume (1 per pickup), Pickup Selector Toggle Switch, Stacked Treble & Bass Controls
- Bridge & Tuners: Gotoh 201-B4 CR Bridge & High-Precision Machine Heads
- Power Supply: 2 x 9V Alkaline Batteries (Included)
- Included Accessories: Gig bag, saddle adjustment wrench, neck adjustment wrench, batteries
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