Mayones Guitars Patriot 5 'Antique Black'

The Mayones Patriot is a premium bass guitar series known for its craftsmanship, playability, and tonal versatility. This line is popular among professional bassists who appreciate high-end instruments that deliver both in performance and aesthetics.

Key Features:

1. Body: The Patriot series typically features a solid, ergonomic body made from carefully selected tonewoods like mahogany, swamp ash, or alder. The body design is sleek, with a contoured shape that provides comfort during long playing sessions.

2. Top Wood: The top wood on a Patriot is often a figured maple, offering not only aesthetic beauty but also contributing to the instrument's tonal character. Some models feature exotic tops like buckeye burl or quilted maple.

3. Neck: The neck is usually a multi-ply laminate, often made from maple, wenge, or mahogany, providing stability and resistance to warping. The neck-through design is common, ensuring excellent sustain and smooth access to the upper frets.

4. Fretboard: The fretboard is typically made from high-quality materials such as ebony, offering a smooth playing surface. It usually features 24 frets and may have intricate inlays.

5. Electronics: The Patriot series is equipped with premium electronics, including active/passive options, high-end pickups (often from Aguilar, Bartolini, or Delano), and an active preamp that allows for a wide range of tonal adjustments.

6. Hardware: The hardware is top-of-the-line, with components like Hipshot tuners and bridges, known for their durability and precision. The bass also features knobs and controls that are finely crafted, allowing for precise adjustments.

7. Finish: The finish options vary, with popular choices including natural wood tones, solid colors, and vibrant bursts. The "Red Burst" finish, for example, features a deep red gradient that fades into a darker hue towards the edges.

8. Sound: The Mayones Patriot is renowned for its rich, full-bodied sound, with a tight low end, clear mids, and sparkling highs. It’s versatile enough to handle anything from rock and metal to jazz and funk.

Variants:

The Patriot series comes in various configurations, including 4-string, 5-string, and 6-string models, each catering to different playing styles and preferences.

Overall, the Mayones Patriot is a top-tier instrument designed for serious bass players who demand the best in both form and function.

Mayones Patriot 5 - weight 4,22 kilos 

Radius - 20 

wood - Wenge / Purple heart with Carbon rods 

fretboard - Pao Ferro with Blue Luminlay side dots 

body - swamp ash with 3A Flame maple 

colour - Transparent Black

natural body and neck 

Electronics - Mayones Musashi 3 band 

pickups - Mayones Velvetrone Stark 5

nut - Ebony