Comfortable, Stellar-sounding Short-scale A/E Bass Martin has taken the DNA of its compact D Jr-10E model and devised a super-sharp instrument for bassists: the D Jr-10E Acoustic-electric Bass! Taking after its 6-string sibling, the D Jr-10E Acoustic-electric Bass features a compact body with a spruce top with sapele back and sides, perfectly matched for bolstering woody bass tones wherever you find yourself playing — from van jams to bandstands. Its shorter scale length means you can extract the same great bass tones with a much smaller footprint, which is excellent news for smaller-framed players and those looking for more comfort from their acoustic bass. The Dreadnought Junior high-performance-taper neck also feels great in hand, matching the universal comfort of the rest of the bass. Backed by a Fishman Sonitone BT-1 preamp, this acoustic-electric bass is ready to plug in and play whenever the moment calls. Bassists around GearNuts are rejoicing