Released by Core Academy in 2015, the Model A40 Bass is quite an instrument for the price. The back and sides of the bass are fully laminated. The neck is made of aged maple. The bridge is also maple, with a black height-adjusting bridge with wheels. Ebony fittings complete the bass outfit. The fingerboard is made of ebony, as well as the tailpiece and end pin. Tailpiece is a violin model; This means it has a covered tail gut hole. End pin has a brass ring and screw, as well as a large rubber tip. Tune up your strings with the brass tuning machine heads. This instrument is an overall great deal for the price.  It is also set up in the United States, so you can rest assure that you are getting the highest quality out of Howard Core’s factories! Experience it for yourself, and get your Howard Core Model A40 bass here at Alto Music today!!!