Item #: 4Q-DB-000037

The Howard Core Academy A45-2ADJ Bass offers a unique opportunity for luthiers, educators, and restoration enthusiasts to acquire a high-quality Core hybrid bass at a significant discount. This 3/4-size model, known for its strength and tonal richness, is being sold as-is due to visible structural damage — including a large crack, an opening center seam, and a damaged bridge. Once properly repaired, it has the potential to deliver the warm, resonant tone and balanced projection that define the Core Academy series.

Built with a carved spruce top and laminated maple back and sides, the A45-2ADJ combines tonal depth with structural reliability. Its design supports rich resonance and smooth playability once restored, making it ideal for workshop projects, instrument-building courses, or musicians interested in hands-on restoration work.

Professionally set up after repair, this model can achieve the tonal performance and craftsmanship expected from the Core Academy A45 line — offering a rewarding, cost-effective pathway to a high-caliber bass.

Key Features
• 3/4-size hybrid bass – carved spruce top with laminated maple back and sides
• Discounted due to repair needs: large crack, open center seam, and damaged bridge
• Ideal restoration project for luthiers, educators, or collectors
• Ebony fingerboard, nut, and saddle for smooth playability
• Maple bridge with adjustable wheels (requires replacement or repair)
• Strong tonal potential after proper restoration and setup
• Sold as-is, includes post-repair professional setup if requested

Specifications

Size: 3/4
Top: Carved Spruce
Back & Sides: Laminated Maple
Fingerboard, Nut & Saddle: Ebony
Bridge: Maple with Height Adjustment (Damaged)
Condition: Large Crack, Center Seam Opening, Damaged Bridge
Strings: Steel (Condition May Vary)
Finish: Natural Satin
Tone Potential: Warm, Balanced, and Resonant After Repair
Setup: Sold As-Is (Professional Repair Recommended)