Vox Starstream Active Bass 1H Artist - Black

VOX Starstream Active Bass 1H Artist – Metal Black

The VOX Starstream Active Bass 1H Artist in Metal Black is a distinctive short-scale electric bass designed for comfortable playability, recording, rehearsals, and live performance. Its unique Starstream frame structure combines a compact body with a 770 mm short scale, while an Aguilar AG-4M humbucker and Aguilar OBP-2 active preamp provide a powerful bass response with flexible onboard tone shaping.

Key Features

• 770 mm Short Scale: Provides compact fret spacing and comfortable playability for players who prefer a shorter bass scale.
• Starstream Frame Design: The distinctive external frame provides balanced handling while giving the instrument a unique visual identity.
• Alder Body: Delivers a balanced tonal foundation with clear mids, defined lows, and responsive attack.
• Maple Neck: Provides a stable and responsive playing platform for fingerstyle, picking, and melodic bass techniques.
• Ebony Fingerboard: Offers a smooth playing surface with clear articulation and a fast response.
• 21 Medium-Jumbo Frets: Provide a practical playing range for grooves, scales, fills, and melodic passages.
• Aguilar AG-4M Humbucker: Delivers a thick, punchy bass tone with strong low-frequency presence and reduced unwanted noise.
• Series / Parallel Switching: Allows the humbucker response to be changed for different tonal characteristics.
• Aguilar OBP-2 Preamp: Provides active two-band EQ for detailed bass and treble adjustment.
• Active & Passive Operation: Allows the bass to use the onboard preamp or operate with a direct passive pickup signal.
• Bass & Treble EQ: Provides dedicated control over low- and high-frequency response.
• Gotoh 201-B4 Bridge: Uses a solid die-cast construction with brass saddles for stable adjustment and efficient string vibration transfer.
• Gotoh GB707 Tuners: Provide precise and stable tuning for reliable everyday performance.
• .045–.105 String Gauge: Offers a balanced feel for fingerstyle playing, picking, and other bass techniques.
• Metal Black Finish: Combines a metallic black body and matching frame for a distinctive modern appearance.
• Gig Bag Included: Provides protection and convenient transportation for the instrument.

Specifications

Why Choose the VOX Starstream Active Bass 1H Artist?

• Powerful Aguilar Humbucker: The AG-4M pickup produces a strong, punchy response with full low frequencies and reduced unwanted noise.
• Flexible Series / Parallel Tones: Pickup switching provides different responses from a single humbucker for greater tonal versatility.
• Active & Passive Operation: Players can use the Aguilar preamp for detailed tone shaping or switch to a direct passive signal.
• Comfortable Short-Scale Design: The 770 mm scale reduces fret spacing and makes movement across the fingerboard more comfortable.
• Professional Gotoh Hardware: The bridge and tuning machines provide reliable adjustment, tuning stability, and consistent performance.
• Distinctive Metal Black Styling: The matching metallic black body and frame create a recognisable modern Starstream appearance.

A Powerful Short-Scale Bass with Aguilar Electronics

The VOX Starstream Active Bass 1H Artist combines a distinctive frame-based body, comfortable short-scale neck, Aguilar humbucker, active two-band EQ, series/parallel switching, and professional Gotoh hardware. Its powerful tonal response and Metal Black finish make it suitable for home practice, recording, rehearsals, studio work, and live bass performance.