Built for players who need their upright bass to cut through a live mix, the Shadow SH RB-PRO combines two dedicated pickups with a versatile stereo preamp system. Developed in collaboration with renowned rockabilly bassist Didi Beck, the RB-PRO captures both the full-bodied sound of the bridge and the sharp, percussive character of slap playing, giving you independent control over each part of your amplified tone.

While the RB-PRO was designed with rockabilly and slap bass in mind, its flexible pickup system has made it a natural fit for tololoche players and regional Mexican styles, including norteño. The bridge pickup delivers the foundation and body of the instrument while the dedicated slap pickup adds attack and definition, making it possible to shape the punchy, rhythmic sound that upright bass players need on stage. With independent controls for each pickup, you can blend the two signals to suit your playing style and musical setting. 

• Dual Pickup System: Combines a bridge pickup with a dedicated slap pickup mounted beneath the fingerboard for a fuller, more defined amplified sound.
• Independent Bridge Channel: Gain, bass, mid, presence, volume, subsonic filter, and pre-shape controls give you detailed control over the main bass signal.
• Dedicated Slap Channel: Gain, low-cut, treble, volume, and selectable frequency controls let you shape the attack and percussive character of slap playing.
• Rockabilly and Slap Ready: Developed with Didi Beck to meet the demands of amplified rockabilly upright bass and aggressive slap technique.
• Tololoche Friendly: The dual-pickup design works especially well for tololoche players looking for the punch, definition, and amplified presence needed for regional Mexican and norteño music.
• Phase Switch: Helps manage phase-related issues and gives you another tool for dialing in a stable amplified sound.
• Automatic Chromatic Tuner: Provides convenient onstage tuning without requiring a separate tuner.
• Mono or Two-Channel Output: Use a mixed signal with a single amplifier or separate the bridge and slap pickups for greater control over your amplified setup.
• 9V DC Power: Provides dependable power for the active preamp system in a straightforward stage-ready format. 
  

From rockabilly slap to regional Mexican tololoche, the SH RB-PRO gives your upright bass the control, punch, and definition to command the stage.   

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