Bass Guitars

Atlas and Gravity sit alongside Tremor and the angular Vertigo, Vortex, and Vulcan bass families. The catalogs also include Monterey Bass, Ravelle Bass, Retrospect, Nomad, and artist models such as the Triturador and Tony Campos Tremor.

Yes. Many series were offered in both 4 and 5 string, and the model name usually shows it (for example Atlas 4 Deluxe and Atlas 5 Deluxe). Pick the string count that fits your tuning and range needs.

Look at the individual circuit rather than the pickup brand. EMG-HZ pickups are passive, and a passive pickup can also feed an active preamp. The Atlas Deluxe switching arrangement should not be described as active merely because it uses a Seymour Duncan humbucker.

The Tremor, Triturador, and the Tony Campos signature were built with heavy music in mind, with aggressive tone and, on the Triturador, an onboard EBS distortion circuit. The Vertigo and Vortex basses also lean into that territory.

It is a signature Tremor X built for Tony Campos, the bassist known for his work with Static-X, Soulfly, Ministry, and Prong. It is designed to be heavy and punchy enough to cut through a loud band.

The catalogs contain several lengths: most full-size models use 34 inches, Vortex Bass Deluxe uses 30 inches, and the 2013 Nomad Bass is listed at 25.5 inches. Check winding length as well as gauge when buying replacement bass strings.

Higher tiers frequently used EMG actives or Seymour Duncan Basslines humbuckers, while others used Fernandes’ own bass pickups. Some models add flexible switching (series, parallel, and split) for extra tonal range.

Ash and alder appear across the bass specifications, often with maple necks. Fingerboard material varies by version. Neither the Deluxe label nor neck-through construction proves a particular timber grade.

Weight varies with the body wood and construction. Neck-through and ash-bodied models can be on the heavier side, while alder-bodied models tend to be more moderate. If weight matters to you, ask the seller for the actual figure.

The Sustainer is primarily a guitar feature and was not a standard part of the bass line. If you want the Sustainer, look at the electric guitar range instead.

Compare the neck joint and control layout for the exact series. Atlas Deluxe uses a neck-through design and Seymour Duncan pickup, whereas Atlas X uses a bolt-on neck and Fernandes humbucker. Deluxe does not automatically mean active electronics.

The Japanese-built models are well regarded. On any used bass, check the neck relief and frets, test the electronics (especially active circuits and battery boxes), and confirm the hardware is intact. Buying from a seller with a return policy lowers the risk.

Prices range widely by model, tier, era, and condition. Entry-level basses are affordable, while Japanese-built Deluxe models and signatures command more. Compare recent sold listings for the exact model to judge a fair price.

Use an intact origin label and matching period documentation. The Retrospect Deluxe JP line is identified as Japanese-made in the 2013 catalog. Finish quality or the presence of branded hardware alone does not establish where another bass was built.

On the used market. eBay is the most reliable place, with trusted sellers who ship internationally. Search for the exact series and string count you want, and check origin and condition before buying.