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Retro-inspired design with modern comforts
Inspired by early offset bass shapes, the Hartwood Delta has a standout silhouette with player-first thinking behind it. The basswood body is contoured for comfort whether seated or standing, with deep cutaways for smooth upper-fret access. A high-gloss green finish and off white pickguard complete the vintage feel, while its ergonomic curves make it easy to play for extended sessions.
Short-scale neck with easy feel
The Delta’s neck features a modern C profile, designed for smooth, comfortable play across a range of techniques and genres. Made from roasted maple with a satin finish, it offers a fast, low-friction feel that’s ideal for long sessions.
The 29” short scale length reduces string tension, making fretting easier and giving notes a slightly warmer, rounder sound. This compact scale also improves balance and ergonomics - especially when playing standing up - while still delivering the tone and punch needed for stage and studio use. A 16” radius laurel fretboard and 19 medium frets complete a responsive, well-finished playing surface.
Versatile split and single coil pickups
The Hartwood Delta is designed for bassists who want flexibility without complexity. Its split coil pickup in the middle position delivers a warm, full-bodied tone with excellent low-end definition, while the bridge-position single coil adds bite and articulation when more cut is needed.
A three-way selector switch makes it easy to move between the round depth of the split coil, the sharper clarity of the single coil, or a blend of both. This setup gives players quick access to tones that suit everything from laid-back grooves to more aggressive, defined lines - ideal for switching styles on the fly.
Stable, no-fuss hardware
The Delta is equipped with a four-saddle hardtail bridge for solid intonation and consistent performance. A synthetic bone nut and chrome die-cast tuners help keep tuning stable, while two string trees improve break angle across the headstock for better tuning response. These components work together to deliver a reliable, expressive playing experience on stage and in the studio.
Specifications
- Body Material: Basswood
- Body Finish: Green, Gloss
- Pickguard: Off White
- Strings: 40-95
Neck
- Neck Material: Roasted Maple
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Neck Shape: C
- Scale Length: 29”
- Fretboard Material: Laurel
- Fretboard Radius: 16” / 406mm
- Frets: 19, Medium
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 40mm
- Inlays: White Pearloid
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt, Chrome
Hardware
- Bridge: 4-Saddle Hardtail
- Bridge Width & Spacing: 80mm, Spacing 20mm
- Tuning Machines: Chrome Die Cast Tuners
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
Electronics
- Controls: 1 x Volume / 1 x Tone
- Pickups: 1 x Split Coil (Middle) 1 x Single Coil (Bridge)
- Pickup Switching: 3-Way Selector
Dimensions
- Length: 1040mm
- Body Length: 460mm
- Upper Bout: 250mm
- Lower Bout: 300mm
- Depth: 60mm
- Weight: 3.25kg

Hartwood's carefully developed range of electric and acoustic instruments offers exceptional quality and sound. Honing in on the finest components, tonewoods and construction techniques, each Hartwood model has been designed to evolve with you and your music. With both classic and contemporary designs, Hartwood guitars are suitable for all musicians, no matter your style.