Overwater J Series Contemporary Custom 5 String

$4,999.00

The Overwater J Series Contemporary Custom 5 blends classic J-style character with modern boutique refinements. Built around a 35" scale bolt-on maple neck for enhanced low-B clarity, this custom model features a swamp ash body topped with figured maple and finished in a striking Trans Blue Burst high-gloss finish—a visually stunning combination with excellent tonal balance and resonance.

A premium Birdseye Maple fingerboard delivers smooth playability and crisp articulation, accented by New Zealand Paua shell position markers and Luminlay side dots for exceptional visibility on any stage. The pair of OW Noiseless J5 pickups and Overwater’s transparent 3-band active EQ provide a wide tonal palette—ranging from warm vintage growl to modern punch and clarity—without unwanted hum.

Thoughtfully finished with Hipshot Ultralite tuners, an Overwater 18mm bridge, chrome-saddled hardware, and a Vintage White pearloid pickguard, this Contemporary Custom 5 exemplifies Overwater’s world-class build quality. Designed for professional performance, it offers outstanding comfort, tonal versatility, and boutique craftsmanship worthy of any serious bassist.

The Overwater J Series Contemporary Custom 5 blends classic J-style character with modern boutique refinements. Built around a 35" scale bolt-on maple neck for enhanced low-B clarity, this custom model features a swamp ash body topped with figured maple and finished in a striking Trans Blue Burst high-gloss finish—a visually stunning combination with excellent tonal balance and resonance.

A premium Birdseye Maple fingerboard delivers smooth playability and crisp articulation, accented by New Zealand Paua shell position markers and Luminlay side dots for exceptional visibility on any stage. The pair of OW Noiseless J5 pickups and Overwater’s transparent 3-band active EQ provide a wide tonal palette—ranging from warm vintage growl to modern punch and clarity—without unwanted hum.

Thoughtfully finished with Hipshot Ultralite tuners, an Overwater 18mm bridge, chrome-saddled hardware, and a Vintage White pearloid pickguard, this Contemporary Custom 5 exemplifies Overwater’s world-class build quality. Designed for professional performance, it offers outstanding comfort, tonal versatility, and boutique craftsmanship worthy of any serious bassist.

Body

Material: Swamp Ash

Top: Figured Maple

Finish: Trans Blue Burst – High gloss

Pickguard: ‘Vintage White’ Pearloid laminate

Bridge: Ow 18mm spacing – Black with Chrome saddles

String Anchoring: Top Load

Pick-ups: OW Noiseless J5

Preamp/EQ: Active, Ow 3 band EQ

Scale: 35"

Neck

Material: Maple – Std Bolt-on

Headstock: Matching – Trans Blue

Fingerboard: Birdseye Maple

Position Markers: New Zealand Paua shell + Luminlay side dots

Frets: 24 Medium

Tuners: Hipshot Ultra Lite – Silve/Chrome

Accessories

Strings: Overwater Light Gauge Nickel set - .128 to .038

Case: Custom Hardshell