Fairclough OBP Satin Black, Black Pick Guard 4 String Bass Guitar
Fairclough - OBP Satin Black, Black Pick Guard, Wilkinson Humbucker, 4 String Bass Guitar
Fairclough - OBP
(Satin Black)
a true rock n roll machine!Loaded with a powerful bridge humbucker, the OBP delivers an impressive range of tones, from smooth growls to thunderous floorboard shaking low end, all achieved through your choice of settings and playing style. The pickup's split mode, accessible via the two volume controls, adds an extra layer of tonal versatility.
Crafted from poplar, the body is lightweight, reducing shoulder strain during extended play. The striking satin black finish accentuates the OBP's heavy metal credentials, making the OBP not just a high-performace rock and metal bass guitar, but also a visually compelling one too that is sure to turn heads!
At a glance
• Poplar body with satin black finish
• D-Profile Maple neck
• Wilkinson humbucker
‘Ready To Play, Without Extra To Pay’
Guitar Setup22 Point
Defect CheckCosmetic & Hardware
Wilkinson PickupsAs Standard
Every Fairclough guitar will leave the workshop at Scan in perfect playable condition, having been checked for cosmetic or physical defects, then given a full 22-point setup before despatch by our techs, who will send you a video of your actual guitar on the bench.
Because we work directly with a factory who manufacture for many of the big-name brands, we can keep affordable guitars affordable, with no middle men to take a cut or marketing budget to pay for. Direct from the factory to our workshop at Scan for thorough checks and setup, then on to you.
Unlike factory direct brands at other stores, you won’t have to pay to to get your instrument setup (then wait to get it back) and upgrade entry level pickups, as we’ve effectively done that for you already, courtesy of our partnership with Wilkinson (whose guitar kits are a UK exclusive at Scan).
We would estimate that this saves you around £120 per instrument.
No more settling for a ‘bargain’ instrument with niggling defects just because ‘its not worth it to send it back’ to another country, No more bad intonation, sharp frets, faulty hardware, or unsightly blemishes. We make sure one of our techs has taken as much care of your instrument as you could possibly do once it arrives.
Whether you are a beginner, or an experienced player these guitars offer exceptional value, perfectly ready to play, out of the box.
The Fairclough Story
Steve Fairclough has been a professional guitar player for over 40 years.
During that time he has had a vast experience of teaching and tuition at all levels. In the early 90s he founded the Guitar Academy in the North of England. He toured the world through his work as international demonstrator for both Takamine and Parker guitars, and he went on to be a patron and course leader at the world renowned Bath International Guitar Festival. He has written columns for many UK guitar magazines. And was responsible for writing the examination pieces for the Young Acoustic Guitarist of the Year competitions. He was also the European Ambassador for Fishman Transducers.
For years, Steve had never really been entirely comfortable recommending a beginners or intermediate guitar, as most available makes and models were built solely on price, using the cheapest components to offer the cheapest guitar on the wall. These Fairclough guitars have been built with specification first and foremost.
The woods used are good quality, well dried and well sawn, the Pickups are usually either Wilkinson or Fishman, and each guitar is quality inspected before it leaves the factory, and then undergoes a full 22 point set-up before it leaves our warehouses to you.
Every Guitar Includes Professional Setup
It doesn’t matter what the value of the guitar, if you buy it from us we take extra steps to ensure you are completely satisfied with your instrument. Each guitar goes through a 22 step professional guitar set up process to make sure your new instrument sounds as the manufacturer intended it to play.
This means that your guitar may take an extra day to deliver, just so we can get these checks done. You’ll receive email updates once your guitar is ready for despatch.
We hope you feel it’s worth the extra time and patience we spend on your instrument.
More about our setup Process
The Tech Spec
Features | Specification | Body Type | Solidbody |
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Body Shape | OBP |
Body Material | Poplar |
Body Finish | Satin |
Colour | Satin Black |
Neck Material | Maple |
Neck Shape | D |
Fingerboard Material | Roseacer |
Fingerboard Inlay | Dot |
Number of Frets | 21 |
Scale Length | 34" |
Nut Width | 42mm |
Nut Material | Plastic |
Bridge/Tailpiece | Tune-o-matic Style |
Pickups | Wilkinson Humbucker |
Controls | Tone Control, Twin Volume |