The Austin AS6PROBK is a 6-string acoustic bass guitar designed for players who want a fuller, chord-ready bass voice on stage, in the studio, or during practice. Crafted by Austin Guitars and finished in a sleek Black, this right-handed instrument blends reliable playability with a stage-focused aesthetic.

• Classic Archtop Set-Neck: Sustained, resonant tone across the fretboard that supports warm bass lines and melodic phrases.
• Six-string versatility: Expands beyond traditional bass roles with chordal voicings and melodic possibilities for rich arrangements.
• Right-handed ergonomics: Comfortable neck profile and balance, ideal for players upgrading from a 4-string or exploring extended-range techniques.
• Stage-ready look in classic Black: Clean hardware and a professional silhouette that looks confident on camera or in person.
• Electronics-friendly design: Ready for amplification with your pickup or preamp setup, enabling punchy lows or a balanced, articulate presence in live or studio contexts.
• New, factory-fresh instrument: Reliable tone and consistent setup from day one, ensuring lasting playability.

The AS6PROBK helps musicians expand their sonic toolbox without switching instruments. It’s ideal for solo performances, small ensembles, and recording sessions where chordal bass parts, bassline grooves, and melodic fills are needed. Songwriters and arrangers will appreciate covering rhythm, harmony, and counter-melodies with a single instrument, while the archtop construction responds beautifully to fingerstyle, light strumming, and expressive melodic playing. In live settings, pairing the AS6PROBK with a DI box or amp yields controlled, clear tone that sits well in a band mix; in the studio, its sustain and tactile response translate well to nuanced patterns and textures. For practice and composition, the expanded 6-string range invites exploration of chord extensions and unusual intervals, unlocking new textures in acoustic or semi-acoustic contexts.

Tips to maximize your AS6PROBK: when amplifying, start with a gentle gain to preserve its natural acoustic voice and avoid overloading the signal.