"The same philosophy which characterizes Heartfield guitars also guided the creation of out DR line of high tech bass instruments.
Technological leadership combined with old world craftmanship. Here the craftsman's skill gracefully marries exotic woods with sophisticated electronic circuitry.
For example, the bolt-on maple necks of the DR-4, DR-5, and DR-6 are reinforced with graphite to eliminate dead spots and increase sustain. The graphite is extended to cover the head stocks to promote better sustain and tonal balance.
Two high-output, single coil pickups power the DR basses. And a pickup pan pot lets you mix and blend each pickup with the other.
The DR series also features sweep switches and on/off frequency sweep controls. And with the direct out low impedance jack, you can plug directly into a P.A. system or mixing board to insure a clean, pure amplified sound.
Specially-designed heavy-duty bridges also increase sustain. And the slim, smooth necks are outfitted with deluxe sealed tuning machines."
The preceeding was an excerpt from a 1989 FMIC publication.
DESCRIPTION: DR-4 Bass
PART NUMBER: 025/031-2000
SERIES: Heartfield DR Series
NECK: Tri-lam Maple/Graphite/Rosewood (Bolt-On)
BODY: Alder
FRETBOARD: Rosewood over Graphite
NO. OF FRETS: 22 Jumbo
SCALE LENGTH: 33.858" (860mm)
WIDTH AT NUT: 1.575" (40mm)
RADIUS: 12" (305mm)
HARDWARE: Chrome
MACHINE HEADS: Sealed/Cast Gotoh
BRIDGE: Chrome Heartfield
PICKGUARD: None
PICKUPS: 2 Specially Designed Single Coil
PICKUP SWITCHING: Special 3 Position, Fequnency Control Switch On/Off
CONTROLS: Master Volume, Balance Control, Frequency Control
COLORS: Mystic White, Blue Pearl Burst, Black Pearl Burst, Red Pearl Burst
SOURCE: JAPAN
U.S. MSRP: $999.99
STATUS: DISCONTINUED
ACCESSORIES: Case, Strap, Cable
INTRODUCED: 1989
DISCONTINUED: 1993
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DESCRIPTION: DR-5 Bass
PART NUMBER: 025/031-2100
SERIES: Heartfield DR Series
NECK: Tri-lam Maple/Graphite/Rosewood (Bolt-On)
BODY: Alder
FRETBOARD: Rosewood over Graphite
NO. OF FRETS: 24 Jumbo
SCALE LENGTH: 33.858" (860mm)
WIDTH AT NUT:
RADIUS: 19.685" (500mm)
HARDWARE: Chrome
MACHINE HEADS: Sealed/Cast Gotoh
BRIDGE: Chrome Heartfield
PICKGUARD: None
PICKUPS: 2 Specially Designed Single Coil
PICKUP SWITCHING: Special 3 Position, Frequency Control Switch On/Off
CONTROLS: Master Volume, Balance Control, Frequency Control
COLORS: Mystic White, Blue Pearl Burst, Black Pearl Burst, Red Pearl Burst
SOURCE: JAPAN
U.S. MSRP: $1099.99
STATUS: DISCONTINUED
ACCESSORIES: Case, Strap, Cable
INTRODUCED: 1989
DISCONTINUED: 1993
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DESCRIPTION: DR-6 Bass
PART NUMBER: 025/031-6600
SERIES: Heartfield DR Series
NECK: Tri-lam Maple/Graphite/Rosewood (Bolt-On)
BODY: Alder
FRETBOARD: Rosewood
NO. OF FRETS: 24 Jumbo
SCALE LENGTH: 33.858" (860mm)
WIDTH AT NUT: 2.280" (57.9mm)
RADIUS: 12" (305mm)
HARDWARE: Chrome
MACHINE HEADS: Sealed/Cast Gotoh
BRIDGE: Chrome Heartfield
PICKGUARD: None
PICKUPS: 2 Split Coil (J-Bass Style)
PICKUP SWITCHING: Pan Pot
CONTROLS: Master Volume, Frequency Control, Bandwidth Shift
COLORS: Natural, Antique Burst, Crimson Stain, Red Pearl Burst
SOURCE: JAPAN
U.S. MSRP: $1379.99
STATUS: DISCONTINUED
ACCESSORIES: Case, Strap, Cable
INTRODUCED: 1989
DISCONTINUED: 1993
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