Detail 01
23-inch scale length
The extended scale is described as improving intonation over similar models.
Product detailSKU #1500000273758
Gold Tone23-Inch Scale Left-Handed Acoustic-Electric MicroBass with Gig Bag
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The Korena take
Gold Tone’s left-handed MicroBass is a 23-inch-scale, four-string acoustic-electric bass with dedicated synthetic strings and a piezo transducer pickup. It produces enough acoustic volume to enjoy without an amplifier, while its active electronics provide master volume plus separate bass and treble controls when amplified. The built-in tuner mutes the output while engaged, making pitch adjustments part of the instrument’s onboard workflow. A gig bag and 9V battery are included.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Unplugged bass practice when you want usable acoustic volume without an amplifier.
- Amplified sessions needing onboard volume, bass, and treble adjustment.
- Quick pitch adjustments using a built-in tuner that mutes the output.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Right-handed players.
- Use with inactive electronics; the pickup requires a 9V battery.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Active piezo pickup
It provides onboard master volume, bass, and treble controls, and requires a 9V battery.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Inserting a 1/4-inch instrument cable engages the tuner and mutes the output; press the tuner button to restore audible bass output.
- 02The active pickup requires a 9V battery; battery access is under the rear plastic cover.
- 03A gig bag is included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I play it without an amplifier?
Yes. Its acoustic volume is described as loud enough to enjoy without plugging into an amplifier.
02What happens when I plug in a cable?
The tuner engages automatically and mutes the instrument. Press the tuner button to disengage it and restore output.
03Does it need a battery?
Yes. The active pickup uses a 9V battery, and a battery is included with new MicroBasses.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Under bridge
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Left handed
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Number of Strings
- 4
- Scale Length
- 23"
7 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Rosewood Fret size: Medium Number of frets: 20 Inlays: Dot Nut material: Bone Nut width: 1-11/16" Body Style: Small acoustic Construction: Hollowbody Body wood: Mahogany Top wood: Mahogany Body finish: Satin Orientation: Left handed Controls Control layout: Master volume, 2-band eq Special switching: Not applicable Hardware Bridge type: Fixed Bridge design: Stoptail Tailpiece: Not applicable Tuning machines: Open-geared Color: Black Other Number of strings: 4 Pickguard: No Case: Gig Bag
- Bridge Type
- Fixed
- Color
- Black
- Color Finish
- Satin
- Body Material
- Mahogany
- Top Material
- Mahogany
- Body Shape
- Small acoustic Construction: Hollowbody Body wood: Mahogany Top wood: Mahogany Body finish: Satin Orientation: Left handed Controls Control layout: Master volume, 2-band eq Special switching: Not applicable Hardware Bridge type: Fixed Bridge design: Stoptail Tailpiece: Not applicable Tuning machines: Open-geared Color: Black Other Number of strings: 4 Pickguard: No Case: Gig Bag
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Tier
- new
- Source Id
- site51500000273758
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