Palatino VE-500 Electric Upright Bass - Sunburst with Gig Bag - Used

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This used 16 lb Palatino upright bass will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. It is in very good condition with some scratching on the front and back of the head and body, dings on the left side of the front of the body, and a bent tuner knob. There are small dings on the body and neck as a whole.

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The Palatino VE-500 Electric Upright Bass delivers the feel of a traditional upright with a footprint that’s far easier to live with, travel with, and take from rehearsal to stage. Finished in a rich Sunburst gloss, this electric upright captures a warm, woody response that immediately feels familiar under the hands, whether you’re walking jazz lines, bowing orchestral passages, or digging into roots and Americana grooves. The chambered spruce and maple construction keeps the tone open and resonant while offering the kind of feedback control and portability that working players appreciate.

Its fretless ebony fingerboard and full 40.5" scale length give the VE-500 an authentic upright playing experience, while the maple neck and adjustable maple bridge provide a smooth, responsive feel that’s approachable for both seasoned upright players and electric bassists making the transition. The piezo transducer pickup captures plenty of natural detail and articulation, delivering a focused low end with enough growl and character to sit beautifully in small ensembles, pit orchestras, worship settings, and studio sessions alike. Simple volume and tone controls make it easy to dial in a sound that feels organic and musical without overcomplicating the experience.

The VE-500 has earned a reputation over the years as one of the standout entry points into the world of electric upright basses thanks to its balance of affordability, practicality, and convincing upright character. Complete with a gig bag and classic upright styling including a carved scroll headstock and black hardware, this is the kind of instrument that invites players to spend more time exploring phrasing, touch, and dynamics instead of fighting the instrument. Available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: VE-500
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Sunburst

Body

• Body Material: Spruce
• Body Top Material: Maple
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Body Shape: Electric Upright Bass
• Body Style: Solid

Neck

• Headstock Type: Scroll
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Matte
• Neck Construction: Set Neck
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Position Inlays: None
• Side Dots: None
• Number of Frets: Fretless
• Nut Material: Standard
• Nut Width: 1.61"
• Scale Length: 40.5"

Hardware

• Bridge: Maple
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Black Metal
• Bridge Mounting: Standard
• Control Knobs: Black Knurled
• Hardware Finish: Black
• Tuning Machines: 2 Inline, Open Gear
• Neck Plate: None, Set Neck
• Strap Buttons: None
• Output Jack: 1/4" Mid-Body Side

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: Under Saddle (UST)
• Bridge Pickup: Piezo Transducer Pickup
• Controls: One Volume, One Tone

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Support Bar
• Case/Gig Bag: Gig Bag
• Serial Number: conve500upright
• Manufacture Date: Mid 2000s - 2010s