Ever since the 50’s, builders have been trying to solve the downside of the semi hollow bass.The ROYALE BASS solves the attack and sustain problem with the most unique construction technique ever used in this type of instrument. The sides and center block are routed out of one piece of wood. The rigidity achieved produces the string performance of a solid body bass with the tone of a hollow body. This is not just a matter of tone. It also makes the sound incredibly full without being muddy. Definition!