Magneto Ruby Bass (RB-3000) - Metallic Red (NEW FOR 2026)

The short‑scale bass truly came into its own in the early 1960s. In recent years, bass players have shown renewed interest in this style of instrument. This is not simply due to the more compact body and neck; a 30" scale bass also has a very distinctive tonal character. There is clear evidence that a shorter scale does not mean fewer bass frequencies – in fact, quite the opposite is true.

Magneto® Guitars developed the new Ruby Bass with the aim of offering musicians a fresh blend of aesthetics and tone. The choice of pickups and their positioning play a key role in delivering the rich, full low‑end tones this instrument is capable of.
The body is crafted from basswood, while the neck features a layered maple construction to ensure long‑term stability.

The rosewood fingerboard is finished with newly designed Magneto Ruby inlays. A bone nut provides excellent tonal transfer, complemented at the other end by a classic vintage‑style bridge. Controls include a volume knob, a master tone and a balance pot, allowing you to find the ideal tonal sweet spot for your amplifier setup. The new Magneto® MAP‑1 and MAJ‑1 pickups have been developed specifically to capture this unique and complex tonal architecture.

BODY
Body Wood: Basswood
Finish: Polyurethane
Pickguard: 3-Ply Aged White

NECK
Neck Wood: Hard Rock Maple, 3 pc
Headstock: Magneto Headstock
Finish: Silk Matte
Fingerboard: East Indian Rosewood
Scale length: 762mm / 30”
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 38.5 mm / 1.515”
Frets: .2.7 X 1mm Jumbo Style Frets
Nr.of Frets: 19 frets
Neck Profile: C Shape
Radius: 12” / 305mm Radius
Neck Heel: Sculptured neck to body
Truss Rod: Double Truss Rod
Truss Rod Nut: Classic Top Loaded System

HARDWARE
Bridge: BRB Bridge 19mm pitch
Tuners: Vintage Style
String Retainer: Vintage
Neckplate: None
Hardware Finish: Chrome

ELECTRONIC PARTS
Pickups: 1 pcs. Magneto® Metro Pole MJB-2 Bridge Pickup / 1 pcs. Magneto® Metro Pole MPB-2 Neck Pickup
Pickup Switch: None, Balance Control
Switching: Standard Pickup Balance Control
Controls: Volume, Balance, Tone
Pots: ALPHA Audio Taper Pots
Output Jack: Mono Jack

STRINGS: 045-105

CASE: Magneto Bass Bag