Vox Starstream Active Bass 1H Artist - Red

VOX Starstream Active Bass 1H Artist – Metallic Red

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

Key Features

• 770 mm Short Scale: Provides compact fret spacing and comfortable playability for a wide range of bass players.
• 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 defined low frequencies, clear mids, and responsive attack.
• Maple Neck: Provides stability and a responsive playing feel for fingerstyle, picking, and melodic bass techniques.
• Ebony Fingerboard: Offers a smooth playing surface with clear articulation and fast response.
• 21 Medium-Jumbo Frets: Provide a practical playing range for grooves, scales, fills, and melodic passages.
• Aguilar AG-4M Humbucker: Produces a thick, punchy bass tone with strong low-frequency presence and reduced unwanted noise.
• Series / Parallel Switching: Provides two pickup wiring configurations for different tonal responses.
• 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.
• Gotoh 201-B4 Bridge: Features a solid die-cast design 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 playing feel for fingerstyle, picking, and other bass techniques.
• Metallic Red Finish: Combines a Metallic Red body with a matching Red frame for a distinctive stage-ready 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 thick, punchy response with strong low frequencies and reduced unwanted noise.
• Flexible Series / Parallel Tones: Pickup switching provides different tonal responses from the single humbucker.
• Active & Passive Operation: Use the Aguilar preamp for detailed EQ shaping or switch to a more direct passive signal.
• Comfortable Short-Scale Design: The 770 mm scale reduces fret spacing and supports easy movement across the fingerboard.
• Professional Gotoh Hardware: The bridge and tuning machines provide reliable adjustment and tuning stability.
• Distinctive Metallic Red Styling: The matching red body and frame create a bold and recognisable Starstream appearance.

A Powerful Short-Scale Bass with Aguilar Electronics

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