The Eternal '51 Single-Coil Bass is our meticulously crafted homage to the very first electric Bass, paying tribute to groundbreaking design while refining it with boutique-level craftsmanship and hand-wound electronics.
Featuring the iconic slab asymmetrical ash body, T-Type headstock, and single-coil pickup, this bass delivers the unmistakable punch, warmth, and clarity that made the early bass legendary.
Built with historically accurate materials, period-correct ageing, and vintage-inspired appointments, the Eternal '51 is a time capsule of pure electric bass tone, perfect for players who appreciate the raw, unfiltered sound of the instrument that started it all.
Period-Correct Design, Built Like the Originals
Every aspect of the Eternal '51 Single-Coil Bass has been designed to stay true to the originals while ensuring modern reliability and playability:
Slab ash body with asymmetrical outline for full-bodied resonance
Aged Butterscotch Blonde nitrocellulose lacquer, masterfully worn-in for the authentic feel of a 70-year-old instrument
One-piece maple neck with black dot inlays and 20 medium-gauge frets for vintage feel
T-Type headstock, just like the early production models
To complete the authentic vintage aesthetic, we’ve included an aged and lacquered Bakelite scratchplate and a painted maple thumb rest, recreating the subtle details.
Timeless '51 Single-Coil Bass Tone
The heart of the build is our ’51 single-coil pickup, designed to capture the warm, articulate, and dynamic voice of the original basses.
Scatter-wound by hand with 43 AWG Plain Enamel wire for deep harmonic complexity
String-wrapped coil housing for authentic vintage aesthetics
Balanced and punchy with classic single-coil articulation
Full, resonant lows, open mids, and clear, defined highs
Paired with CTS volume and tone pots and a Sprague Orange Drop capacitor, this pickup setup ensures beautiful vintage warmth, natural compression, and outstanding responsiveness.
Gotoh nickel-finish reverse-gear tuners—vintage-style precision and smooth tuning
Two-saddle nickel-finish bridge—true to the original, delivering classic sustain and feel
Custom-made 17.5mm string ferrules—authentic details for vintage accuracy
Switchcraft side-mounted output jack—classic durability and reliability
Specifications
Model: Eternal '51 Single-Coil-Bass
Body: Slab ash asymmetrical outline with period-correct router hump
Neck: One-piece maple with black dots
Neck Profile: Classic ‘50s chunky
Number of Frets: 20 medium-gauge frets
Radius: 7.25”
Nut Width: 41.3mm
Finish: Aged Butterscotch Blonde nitrocellulose lacquer
Plastics: Aged and lacquered Bakelite scratchplate
Thumb rest: Painted maple
Bridge: Two-saddle nickel-finish bridge with custom 17.5mm string ferrules
Tuners: Gotoh nickel-finish reverse gear
Pickups: Hand-wound Hot Rod ’51 single-coil P-Bass pickup with string wrap
Electronics: CTS volume & tone pots, Sprague Orange Drop capacitor, Switchcraft side-mounted output jack, cloth-covered hook-up wire
Nut: Hand-cut bone
More than just a tribute, this is a faithful recreation of the first electric bass guitar, built with precision, authenticity, and passion.
From the slab-body resonance to the punchy single-coil growl, this bass captures the soul of the originals, while its masterfully aged finish, premium components, and hand-wound pickup ensure it plays and sounds just as inspiring today as it did in 1951.
