2004 Tacoma Thunderchief CB10C w/ LR Baggs Element

The acoustic bass guitar is already an intriguing concept on its own, so why not make one that's fretless? That's when it gets really interesting! Go ahead and add a pickup, too, just in case you might need to plug it in. Tacoma was founded in 1991, and for 17 years, they offered good-quality, reasonably-priced acoustic instruments proudly made in the USA. In 2008, Fender purchased the Tacoma brand and closed their Tacoma, Washington factory. That was a real shame, too, because since then no American-made brand has been able to offer instruments on the same level at the same price point. Fortunately, used Tacomas can still be had, and in today's market, they are often some of the most approachable all-solid-wood American-made guitars you're likely to find.  The Thunderchief CB10C is the low-end authority of the Tacoma Wing Series. It features a 34" scale, a solid Spruce top, and solid Mahogany back and sides. Where many acoustic bass guitars fail is their internal bracing; built and vo