One of the only passive jazz style basses S. Martyn has built. This was a 2026 NAMM showcase build.
Brazilian boutique luthier. Ergonomic dream. 32" Medium scale. B string is very impressive for a shorter scale bass. The small size and nice custom gig bag are great for travel.
7.2 lbs, perfectly balanced.
Sounds and plays like a modern passive jazz bass.
I picked this up to give headless a try. It's extremely nice.
You'll notice in the photo during the build a knot in the neck was filled. You can see it but not feel it, this was done during the build process by Martyn and the finish is over top of it so it's unnoticeable to the hands.