Howard Core Academy A44 Model Bass Outfit

The Howard Core Academy A44 Model Bass is a superb choice for dedicated students and advancing players ready to experience the tonal richness of a fully carved instrument. Carefully designed and constructed, the A44 combines resonance, depth, and projection with the stability and reliability needed for consistent performance.

Featuring a solid carved spruce top and solid carved maple back, this model delivers a powerful, vibrant tone that sings with clarity and warmth across all registers. Laminated maple sides add structural strength and durability, making it an ideal instrument for students, schools, and performing ensembles. The combination of tonewoods allows for freer vibration, enhanced acoustic response, and a pleasing tonal complexity that develops further with continued playing.

Finished in a natural satin varnish, the A44 exudes understated elegance while allowing the tonewood’s natural grain to shine through. Strung with D’Addario Prelude strings, it produces a warm, rounded tone with balanced resonance and excellent playability. Designed for long-term use, the A44 rewards careful handling and proper humidification with lasting tonal stability and refinement. Available in both 3/4 and 1/2 sizes, it serves as the perfect step-up bass for serious students and advancing performers.

Each Howard Core Academy A44 Bass is professionally set up by skilled luthiers to ensure precise action, tonal balance, and responsive projection. Every instrument is thoroughly inspected to guarantee reliable, performance-ready quality right out of the case.

Key Features
• Fully carved spruce top and maple back for superior tonal resonance
• Laminated maple sides for added durability and stability
• Warm, balanced tone suitable for orchestral and jazz performance
• Natural satin finish highlighting wood grain and acoustic character
• Strung with D’Addario Prelude strings for consistent tone and tuning stability
• Professionally adjusted for smooth playability and clarity across registers
• Available in both 3/4 and 1/2 sizes

Specifications

Size: 3/4 and 1/2
Top: Solid Carved Spruce
Back: Solid Carved Maple
Sides: Laminated Maple
Varnish: Natural Satin Finish
Construction: Carved Top and Back with Durable Sides
Strings: D’Addario Prelude
Tone Quality: Warm, Deep, and Resonant
Setup: Professionally adjusted by Howard Core Workshop