It's got a thick neck and it's quite heavy, but it sounds great.
The phase switch that everyone talks about on these models is what makes this bass sound so punchy.
I like the way it plays, but I have an Ibanez AxStar AXB-1000 that feels much better in my hands.
I'm willing to sell this Force 40, but I'm not gonna sell it for less than $500. A price that no one has come close to offering. I have a Washburn case for it, but not the original case. (long gone)

There is no other "New Bern" in the USA that I'm aware of.
A very unique name

I'm from the New Bern, NC area. 45 miles from the ocean. (Hurricane Alley)
I grew up around rednecks, but learned not to be one, from example. ?
Here's a couple of my babies.

1991 PRS Custom 24 (w/Tune-O-Matic bridge)



1982 Gibson Les Paul Custom (w/SD-SH1 '59er pickups)

Hey guys!

I was searching for info about my Force 40 bass and saw this forum.
After seeing your bass, I had to put my pics here.
I hope you're still hooked into this forum and get to see my pics.

8) Hey.
I'm here to post a few pics on a thread.
The thread is like 4 years old...so...
I hope they still check in once in a while...or maybe have email alerts when they get a response.

Who am I?
I'm a guitar player, 48 y/o, male
Classic Rock, Pop Rock, Old Rock, '80s Rock, Rock Rock

'82 Les Paul Custom, '91 PRS Custom 24, '93 Jackson Soloist USA
Randall RM 100, Fender Twin, Fender Blues Deville 2-12
Boss & Dunlop effects

I'm a self-taught live sound engineer/recording engineer
I think I know everything, but am willing to learn anyway....lol ?