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Clearance Sale! -15% off - Discount automatically applied at checkout. Limited quantities available. While supplies last. This is a limited-time opportunity to own a premium, Made-in-Japan Vola instrument at exceptional value. Once this inventory is gone, these models will not be restocked.
The Vola ZVA Bass is built in Japan with a dedication to quality and attention to detail. Designed with an alder body and a maple neck that feels smooth and comfortable to play, this bass is made for musicians who appreciate both sound and feel. The maple fingerboard, with its classic dot markers and 34” scale 4 string 34.5" scale and , enhances its natural playability. This basses feature Vola PB4 neck and JS4 bridge pickups for the 4 string and JS5-N and JS5-B for the 5 string, giving you a wide range of tones that work for any style. The onboard 3-band EQ makes it easy to fine-tune your sound, while the mini switch lets you switch between passive and active modes with ease. Gotoh hardware adds reliability and durability, whether you’re on stage or in the studio. With its classic look and thoughtfully chosen components, the Vola ZVA Bass brings together great sound and visual appeal that stands out in any setting.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Construction: Bolt-On Neck
- Body: Alder
- Neck: Maple, Vola Modern C Shape (bass) 1F(21mm)/ 12F(23mm)
- Fingerboard : 9.5" Radius, MF=Maple Fingerboard, RF=Rosewood Fingerboard
- Inlays: Classic Dot Inlay
- Nut: 4 string (40mm) 5 String (47.6mm) Duracon nut with Zero Fret
- Frets/ Scale: 21 Frets/ 34" 4 string / 34.5" 5 string
- Pickups: 4 String Vola PB4-N and JS4-B, 5 String Vola JS5-N and JS5-B
- Electronics: 1 Volume, 1 Balance, Vola ATR-I Active 3-band EQ, 1 Mini-Switch (passive/active)
- Hardware: Gotoh 303 SJ 4 Bass bridge w/ String Thru Body, Gotoh GB707(4:0) Tuners
- Strings: 4 string Daddario EXL-165 45-65-85-105 , 5 String Daddario EXL-170-5SL 45-65-80-100-130 Super long
- Misc: 4mm Allen key for truss rod adjustment
- Country of Origin: Handmade in Japan
- Case: Vola Custom Series Bass Gig Bag
SWITCHING SYSTEM
- Volume
- Balance
- Vola ATR-I Active 3-band EQ(Treble/ Middle/ Bass)
- Mini Switch (Passive/Active)
- Pickups(ZVA 4P) : Vola JS4 (Bridge) - Vola PB4 (Neck)
- Pickups(ZVA 5) : Vola JS5 (Bridge) -Vola JS5 (Neck)
Gotoh Bridge
Known for its exceptional craftsmanship and durability, the Gotoh bridge offers impeccable intonation, enhancing overall playability, accuracy, and tone control while maintaining stable tuning.
Alder Body
The ergonomic alder body is the perfect weight and construction, sitting comfortably and offering a balanced playing experience. A beveled lower cutaway provides seamless access to the entirety of the fingerboard.
Zero Fret
Providing unmatched intonation, the zero fret design allows for precision set up and consistency. Intended for optimal string height and tuning stability, this system offers intentional reliability for the players experience.
Vola Designed Active Electronics
With a 1-volume, 1-balance control layout and a mini switch for switching between passive and active modes, this guitar electronics setup is designed for sonic versatility. Sculpting sound is easily achieved with a 3-band active EQ provided by the Vola ATR-I system.
Custom Vola Pickups
The Vola Designed bass pickups are meticulously crafted to deliver a harmonically rich and versatile tonal palette for the instrument. These pickups offer clear, dynamic sound, making them a perfect choice for musicians seeking a wide range of expressive tones.
Modern C Bass Neck Profile
The Vola Modern C-shape bass neck is designed for player comfort, featuring a progressive contour from 21mm at the 1st fret to 23mm at the 12th fret, allowing for smooth and ergonomic playability across the entire fingerboard. This design ensures a comfortable feel, accommodating various playing styles.
I have been a 4 string bass player for most of my 45+ playing career. My three prior experiments with 5ers, while good basses, always fell short mainly because of the B string. In order for me to fully embrace a 5 string bass as a main instrument, every note on the B needs to be "right" -- I'm not interested in the idea of playing a 5 string as a 4 string with 5 extra low notes -- I want the whole fingerboard to be "true" and available.
Well I took a chance on this Vola ZVA 5 string - I just had a feeling. And it's a keeper. I ordered on a Monday and the bass arrived in NYC direct from Japan, three days later. I pulled it out of the box and out of the more-than- decent semi-rigid gig bag: it was perfectly in tune and the setup was immaculate. The workmanship/craftsmanship is top notch. The intonation is outstanding: the intonation on every note of the B string is stable and true (no weird "chorusing" or "warbling"). And it's a very comfortable bass, 9.2 lbs. as advertised and virtually no neck dive .
I could go on, but this is a highly quality instrument -- every aspect is well-thought out and top notch. And oh yes: it sounds great, too. A modern jazz bass.
Bravo, Vola - and thank you!
This is the very first time I've ever bought a musical instrument online without first trying one or even seeing one prior to parting with money.
I have watched many, many thousands of YouTube reviews on a whole host of our
What an incredibly well designed bass guitar this is. I've not played every bass in this price range, but I've played a few, much more valuable brands and models.
I've also handled, played and owned many, many guitars made in Japan. Regardless of price, they've all been excellent, so I don't know why I'm so surprised!
This Vola is such a comfortable instrument. Yes, you can easily adjust the saddle height, the strings, the intonation and the neck relief on any guitar and make a big difference to almost all guitars that fashion, so the feel could be tailor made just for you, within time confines of the components and the neck and body dimensions.
There's even scope for more in depth modifications like the neck angle if neccasary for a more specific setup on these types of instruments, like neck rolling and fret dressing etc, but in this case, nothing needs doing.
This Vola will just keep getting better and better, the more In play in, which, because it's so ergonomical, I will be.
I haven't even mentioned the tonal qualitues of the acoustic sound, the dynamics of the pickup configuration and the circuitry yet. It's safe to say, I can get everything I'll ever need.
Thank-you to everyone involved in this project. I'm gonna have to go a buy a guitar now!
Absolutely amazing! Came ready to rock. Tuned, fresh strings and set up. Absolute charm
The finish is incredible. Has a great feeling neck.
Nothing but praise here. An all around great low end tool. They didn't skimp out on the QC or fret work either. Great job. I would love one in black or purple, though.
I’ve had the candy red 4 string for a couple weeks now and feel I can give it a fair review. First off the finish is beautiful! Second the neck feels and plays incredibly well. It is the easiest fretting neck I’ve ever had with low action and was perfectly tuned when I received it and it shipped from Hong Kong. The active eq is very strong and the pots have mid way stops which is a nice option to have. Overall for the price it is way better than other higher priced brands. The only thing that bothers me and the reason for the 4 stars is it has a little bit of neck dive. Not much but enough to notice. Would I buy again? Would I recommend to a friend? You better believe I would! Thank you Vola for making a great instrument for a great price!
Nevermind two jazz pick ups i like it the way it is.but i syill want a roasted quarterswan neck with stainless steel frets. Vince sforza.sforzevince61@gmail .com
I lovr it i mean everything about these basses. Could yos make a custom bass for me. . I would like the bass with two jazz pick ups yours a d a roasted quarter swan neck with rosewood finger niard or ebony
This bass is absolutely awesome. The versatility of sound and the smoothness of the neck and the ease to play is spot on . I love this and I'm going to get a second one and anything they come out with in the future. To quality made. You will not regret ever get one to add to your arsenal or your first on you will not go wrong. Peace Vinny Vincent.