TP-2 Two-Pickup 12-String Basses

Waterstone TP-2 12-string basses

The Waterstone TP-2 12-string basses appeared in late 2004 and were available in three standard finishes - Transparent Cherry Red, Yellow, and Mint Green. Twenty basses were made in each of these colors. The primary distinguishing feature between the TP-2 and the later TP-12/34 basses is the width of the neck. The TP-2’s are 54 mm wide at the nut with a width of 65 mm at the 12th fret. On the TP-12/34’s both of these measurements are 6 mm narrower.

Twenty Waterstone Model TP-2 12-string basses were made in the Yellow Finish.

Mint Green finish Waterstone TP-2 12-string bass. Twenty basses were made in this finish.

A few Waterstone Black TP-2 12-string basses were also made.

Specs:

  • 34" Long Scale; Total body length 50½”

  • Electronics: Two pickups, passive electronics, on / off switch

  • Wood: Maple neck with Rosewood fingerboard, Mahogany semi-hollow body

  • 20 frets; Brass nut; Dual truss rods

  • Neck width at the nut: 54 mm; Width at the 12th fret: 65 mm

  • Strings: Fundamentals: G .045, D .065, A .080, E .105

  • Octaves: G .018, D .024, A .034, E .044

  • Tune-O-Matic style 8-saddle bridge

  • Weight: 11½ lbs.

  • Headstock angle: 12.4°

  • Made in Korea

  • TP-2 basses were signed / numbered by Tom Petersson on an orange sticker in the sound hole