Behemoth – High-End 5-String Headless Fanned Fret Bass

A 5-string fanned fret, headless bass designed to push the limits of comfort and precision.

Behemoth – High-End 5-String Headless Fanned Fret Bass

A 5-string fanned fret, headless bass designed to push the limits of comfort and precision.

A modern, handcrafted, and customizable 5‑string bass

With the Behemoth, the goal is clear: to provide bassists with an uncompromising playing experience.
Its headless design reduces weight and ensures perfect balance, while the fanned frets optimize string tension for impeccable intonation and natural ergonomics.

Designed for demanding musicians, it offers a rich and versatile tonal palette thanks to its active electronics, while remaining remarkably comfortable even during long sessions.

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Technical Specifications

Each Behemoth is handcrafted, with customizable options designed to suit your playing style and preferences.

  • General :
  • Model : Behemoth
  • Type : Headless Bass
  • Number of strings : 5
  • Number of frets : 24
  • Scale : 34.5″-36.5″ Fanned Fret
  • Body :
  • Solidbody 2 pieces
  • Material : Alder, Mahogany, Swamp Ash

  • Neck :
  • Type : Bolt-on / Set Neck
  • Material : Maple, Mahogany, Wenge
  • Profile : C
  • Dimensions : 22.5mm (fret 1) – 23.5mm (Fret 12) – Nut 45mm – Fret 24 : 68mm
  • Fretboard : Rosewood, Maple, Ebony, Wenge
  • Radius : 16″
  • Frets : Jescar Stainless Steel
  • Inlays : Custom inlays
  • Nut : Bone + Zero Fret
  • Trussrod double + Carbon Fiber Rods

  • Pickups :
  • Version : Humbucker Delano Dual Coil

  • Electronics :
  • Darkglass Tone Capsule (3 bands) preamp
  • Volume
  • Switch : 4 Positions
  • Output Jack : Switchcraft
  • Switch Active/Passive

  • Hardware :
  • Tuners : Headless
  • Headpiece : Brass
  • hardware color : Chrome/Black

  • Finish :
  • Matte / Gloss

  • Weight :
  • 3 kg
  • Hardcase Included

A modern headless bass designed for demanding players

The Behemoth is not an ordinary bass. Its headless design lightens the instrument and improves stability, while the fanned frets provide perfect balance between the low and high strings.

The low notes gain power and clarity, while the highs remain precise and responsive, offering accuracy and articulation impossible to achieve on a traditional bass.

Designed as a high-end 5-string bass, the Behemoth combines modernity, comfort, and reliability. Every detail, from the neck to the electronics, is crafted to enhance your playing and reduce fatigue during long studio sessions or on stage.

It’s a bass that invites sonic exploration: dynamic, versatile, and perfectly balanced, becoming the natural extension of your hands and musical expression.

A modern headless bass designed for demanding players

The Behemoth is not an ordinary bass. Its headless design lightens the instrument and improves stability, while the fanned frets provide perfect balance between the low and high strings.

The low notes gain power and clarity, while the highs remain precise and responsive, offering accuracy and articulation impossible to achieve on a traditional bass.

Designed as a high-end 5-string bass, the Behemoth combines modernity, comfort, and reliability. Every detail, from the neck to the electronics, is crafted to enhance your playing and reduce fatigue during long studio sessions or on stage.

It’s a bass that invites sonic exploration: dynamic, versatile, and perfectly balanced, becoming the natural extension of your hands and musical expression.

Gallery

Here are a few examples of Behemoth basses crafted in the workshop. Each bass is customized for the musician while maintaining the same high level of artisanal quality.

Tarif et disponibilité

La Behemoth est fabriquée entièrement à la main, avec le souci du détail et la passion qui définissent l’esprit Walko.
Le tarif de base pour la Behemoth est de 3 490 € TTC, incluant la fabrication artisanale, les matériaux premium et l’accompagnement personnalisé jusqu’à la livraison.

Options et configurations sur mesure disponibles.

Instrument fabriqué à Toulouse – Livraison Monde entier.

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