The Meshell Ndegeocello Fellowship bass is a collaboration between Reverend and the eclectic bassist known for her versatile chops and soulful phrasing throughout a long and wide-ranging career. Based on the Thundergun platform, this bass is both minimalist and versatile, covering everything from warm jazz, to percussive funk, to aggressive rock. Unique features include a reverse headstock, stacked volume/tone knobs, and a P-Blade pickup.
Full Specifications
- Body: Korina Solidbody
- Pickups: P-Blade
- Bridge: String-Thru-Body or Top-Load, 3/4" Spacing
- Neck: 5-Piece Korina/Walnut
- Scale: 34"
- Neck Profile: Medium Oval
- Fingerboard: Rosewood – 12" Radius
- Frets: 21 – 0.110"W x 0.050"H
- Truss Rod: Dual Action, Headstock Access
- Tuners: Hipshot Ultralight, 1/2" Diameter Shaft
- Nut: 42mm Width – Boneite
- Controls: Volume, Tone (Stacked)
- Strings: 45–105
- Case: Not included
Key Features
- Custom Pickups: Proprietary pickups designed in-house for balanced volume and tone across positions.
- Five-Piece Neck: Laminated lengthwise for added strength and stability, resisting warping and twisting over time.
- Korina Body: A medium-light, highly resonant wood prized for consistency and tonal richness.
- Thin Finish: UV-cured and thinner than most production instruments, for a more resonant, lively tone.
- Hipshot Ultralight Tuners: Aircraft-grade aluminum housing for a lighter, more balanced instrument.
- High Mass Bridge: Heavy-duty saddles and a substantial base plate for clarity, attack, and sustain.
- Stacked Volume/Tone Knobs: Volume on the bottom, tone on top, with a center detent for tactile feedback — simplicity at its finest.
- Boneite Nut: Synthetic bone nut for smooth string movement and improved tuning stability.
- Dual Action Truss Rod: Headstock-accessible, adjustable in both directions.
- Custom Jack Plate: Four-screw steel plate prevents tear-out, with laser-etched logo.
Signature model played by Meshell Ndegeocello.
