Pragmatism, more often than not, involves a simplistic and efficient approach to things. With that being said, any instrumentalist looking for a practical or a more efficient approach to making music requires gear that is designed for efficiency in all aspects. The pragmatic bassist will be in for a rather simple but unique treat with the Arnoud Faber PaddleBass.

The PaddleBass has the pragmatic ideal in mind, bearing distinctive looks with sound and playability to match. The rather nontraditional body shape and overall design emphasizes functionality, ergonomics and sound. The body is made out of a single piece of mahogany which is attached to a bolt-on maple neck with rosewood fingerboard. Two single-coil pickups provide the basic electronic components installed in strategic locations to give a variety of useful sounds to the bassist. This is further enhanced with modified tone control in the passive electronics for better handling of high frequencies.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Body: 1-piece Mahogany
• Available colors: Almost every color
• Neck: Maple, rosewood fretboard
• Scale length: 34"
• Pickups: 2 x single-coil passive pickups
• Electronics: Passive, 2 x volume, 1 x tone, series/parallel switch

The design itself provides good balance while playing in either standing or sitting positions. This bass is made-to-order and costs 850 EUR (1,247.8 USD).Added bonuses for getting a bass that's just like this include having no need for a guitar stand, a shield against beer bottle missiles, and a makeshift signboard for protest rallies or those "concerts for a cause."