MB-2 Claro Walnut Bass. This unique fretted bass features a swamp ash body with an exhibition grade beautifully swirled Claro walnut top. This walnut is reclaimed from downed trees in Northern California (near where I was born in San Jose) from a good friend of mine who had a business harvesting fallen trees…..I obtained a quantity of it and have been ageing it since the early 2000’s. The 34” scale eastern black walnut neck has an East Indian Rosewood f.b., and tiny, low profile mandolin sized frets. Due to the black nylon outer wrap on the La Bella 760n strings, there is virtually no wear to the frets. There is a generous arm contour on the body (aka drop top) for s super comfortable feel. A deluxe quality form fit hardshell case (made locally in Los Angeles by G&G) is included.