The Godin A4 bass produces a superb acoustic bass sound from an instrument that is only slightly larger than a standard solid body bass and much lighter. The two chambered body design found in the A-Series instruments is also at work in the A5. This design resists feedback as well as the negative effects that loud stage levels can have on top vibration. Vibration of the solid cedar top is further controlled by a cello inspired bracing pattern. The custom A-Bass electronics include an under-saddle ribbon transducer and preamp by L.R.Baggs TM Specs Rock Maple neck Rosewood Fingerboard on Fretted Version, Ebony on Fretless version 16" fingerboard radius 34 " Scale 1 1/2" nut width (4-String) Two-Chamber Silver Leaf Maple body Solid Cedar Top LR Baggs Ribbon Transducer and custom preamp Volume, Mid, Treble and Bass controls Natural Semi-Gloss