V2 Acinonyx Short Scale Bass

The V2 Acinonyx bass features 3 classic style single coil alnico 5 pickups utilizing our innovative push button pickup switching system. This system utilizes individual on/off switches for each pickup allowing any combination desired. The fourth switch is a series modifier which puts the middle pickup in series with either of the other pickups. Add in a .1mfd tone control(extra dark roll off) and the available tones are thus rooted firmly in the massive fat punch of the OG Acinonyx. But the three single coil platform explodes the tonal palette with rich detailed open and soaring vintage character. Explore the V2 “Cat Bass” today!

Technical Details:

• 780mm scale (about 30.7”)
• 17mm spacing at bridge
• 1.4” wide nut
• Alder body with Indian Rosewood fingerboard
• 3 vintage style alnico V single coil pickups
• Our proprietary push button pickup selection system with “all in” mode
• Volume and extra wide range tone knobs maximize versatility )
• Multiple pickguard and pickup color options
• Very light weight - averaging 6.5 pounds
• 2 way spoke wheel truss rod
• Classic color options: Lake Placid Blue, Olympic White, Surf Green, Black, and Dakota Red
• Compound radius for excellent playability
• D’Addario Nickel Round Strings
• Proprietary custom US Hipshot bridge
• Proprietary custom licensed Hipshot oval tuning machines

All basses are inspected and set up in our Redlands, CA shop

History: Inspired by Juan Alderete, reimagined by Carey Nordstrand, the Acinonyx (genus for Cheetah) is a well thought out, modern reinterpretation of the Goya Panther. Carey sorted out the design flaws of the Goya with the problem solving prowess for which he is known. String pull, switch assignments sorted out, Carey developed this bass with ease of tone selection and overall playability in mind, but the ultimate goal is for the bass to be as fun to play as driving a race car.

To read more about the development of this bass, read In The Workshop: The Birth of Acinonyx on our blog.