Origins

The Rise 535 was born in a morning of furious epiphany. It's a culmination of all the best features from all the basses I've built -both aesthetic and ergonomic- while simultaneously eliminating all the things that just don't work. The shape started out as a J, then contoured to shed weight, add spice, and accommodate easy, organic access to 24 frets at the heel. The neck shape is years in the making based on, you guessed it, what works and feels right. I'm actually quite proud it, and the feedback is confirmation of that. All versions are available as fretless. The shark fin contour on the headstock is an homage to Fender, and the first custom neck I ever built out of a Phil Kubicki blank.

                      Feature Choices

• Pre-built blank, or build your own*

• Fretboard wood

• Fret material

• Hardware material, style & trim finish

• Top & headstock color & finish

•  Púp choice and configuration

• Control configuration

• Preamp option

*See full custom section for custom blank wood choices

Standard Specs

• 5 string, 35" scale

• 24 frets

• 17.5mm string spacing @ bridge

• 12" radius

• Proportional spacing at the nut

• Neck thru design

• Zero fret design

• Ball end frets

• Stainless steel or bell bronze frets

• 2.1x1.1 frets (slightly smaller than medium jumbo

• Hipshot hardware

• Nordstrand p'ups

• Nordstrand 2b or 3b preamp

• Dunlop flush mount strap locks

• Threaded inserts for all fasteners

• neck dim nut: 43mm width x 20mm deep

• Neck dim heel: 73mm width x 23mm deep

• Deep cut pocket @ heel

• Military grade silver rf cloth for shielding

• Satin C/A finish, hand polished to feel just like nitro, but more durable with better protection

• < 9 lbs. (often under 8)

The Rise 535 is Available in five configurations that can be customized. Pre-built offerings from the Shop are available here. For a more personalized playing experience, select a Semi-custom build from a pre-built blank, or a full custom build that begins with selection of woods. Turn time for-semi custom builds is 4-6 weeks. Full custom is 8-12 weeks. 

Semi-Custom Builds: choose your pre-built blank below, add it to your cart, then continue on to select your iteration and options.

Standard Specs and Feature Choices are included in all builds where applicable. Need help with your choices? We're here to help. Comments, suggestions, and smart-ass comments from the shop are always free of charge.

Full Custom Builds: Choose your body & neck woods, add them to your cart, then continue to select your iteration and options.

Iterations of the Rise 535

GC

J style, canted front púp in split-coil P bass positioning. Designed as a passive oriented bass with 2 band pre for additional flexibility. Builders choice for this one is Nordstrand Big Splits & 2 band pre, mahogany body, maple neck, yellowheart board. Articulate, growly with deep low end, overtones that bloom.

Puncheur

Single púp in P bass position. Fairly versatile depending on choice of púp and pre, but essentially a pony that does one trick really, really well. Builders' choice is Turner Gordo or Nordy NP5, no pre, no vol, tone only w/3 way toggle for PBC passive tone modules. Limba neck, ebony board in an ash body. Steel bridge w/brass saddles.

Rouleur

Very versatile design with an HB in the MM sweet spot and 3 band pre. Builder's choice is underwound Nordy Blademan & 3b, alder body with mahogany neck/maple board, aluminum bridge. (J body is no longer available)

Directeur

Domestique

Ready to build yours?

It's a P-J. An all purpose one-stop-shop. Kind of like a P with benefits. Builder's choice is Nordy NP5/NJ5 with a 3b, Maple neck, pau ferro board on limba body.

Passive J, 70's position. Individual vol and tone w/PBC passive tones modules, switchable between parallel and series for a beefier, mid forward tone. Builders choice would be Nordy NJ5s, 70's or Turner SJs, limba neck & body, pau ferro board, steel bridge.

Here's how:

Begin by selecting either a Full-Custom or Semi-Custom build here. Each takes you to a menu progression. In each option, make your selection and add it to your cart. Scroll down to the next option and repeat the process. You can jump ahead if you want, just be sure to go back and build a complete instrument. Otherwise, the order won't be processed. There are some extras at the end of the process that are optional and not required. Smash the contact tab with any questions. 

Disclaimer:                                                Items listed in the custom and semi-custom menu are not available for sale separately, and only sold as part of a complete instrument built by Phoenix Basscraft

Terms and conditions: of purchase:

Read what PBC clients are saying...

Several reviews are from repeat clients!!

The bass arrived just fine and I am BLOWN AWAY!! First of all, the pictures didn't do it justice at all compared to how it looks up close...STUNNING! I've never played a bass out there that I thought would come close to rival the playability of my MTD, but you knocked it out of the park, brother! I absolutely love the sound...the tones I'm getting are amazing...All in all an amazing build with a surprisingly amount of attention to detail. Glenn, Valparaiso, IL Sept, 2024

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