the Adamovic 6 String Bass
I’d like to thank John Fox Bass and Nikola Adamovic for working together to get this wonderful instrument into my hands. It’s the result of Nikola’s wonderful design aesthetics, technical proficiency, master Lutherie, and a choice of tone woods that supports my playing style.
This bass features a walnut body, koa top, ebony fingerboard, and a laminated neck of maple, purpleheart, and ash. Together they produce a voice that immediately stands out: punchy and articulate with a piano-like attack, while still retaining a glassy, clear high end that never feels brittle.
The instrument is beautifully balanced and represents the highest level of lutherie craftsmanship. Every detail reflects thoughtful execution.
The fretwork, in particular, is among the best I’ve seen anywhere in the industry. It allows the bass to be set up with insanely low action while still remaining clean and controlled across the entire fingerboard.
The neck profile deserves special mention. It isn’t ultra-thin—something I’ve found can lead to fatigue during longer sessions—but instead lands in that rare “just right” territory. It fills the hand comfortably, providing stability and leverage while eliminating the fatigue I often experience with thinner neck designs.
This instrument is inspiring to play, effortless in its response, and sonically rich in a way that continually reveals new nuances the more time I spend with it. I’m grateful to have an instrument of this caliber in my hands, and I look forward to many years of music with a bass that so clearly reflects the passion, skill, and dedication that went into its creation.
