De Gier is a Dutch brand founded by Sander De Gier in 1996.
Originally, he focused on making unique, modern bass guitars, but now he primarily produces products emphasizing the Fender style.
The brand was originally highly acclaimed, but since releasing the BeBop, a JB-style model, its sheer excellence has left him fully occupied with that work.
Currently, in addition to Fender-style guitars, the lineup also includes unique models incorporating Gibson style.
I first encountered De Gier at the Guitar Summit held in Germany in 2022.
At first glance, I was intrigued by its appearance, and the moment I plucked the strings, that belief became a conviction.
The quality was so overwhelming that I began negotiations.
At first, sales in Japan were difficult for various reasons, but after persistent negotiations, we are now able to begin sales. (It was so amazing that I really wanted to introduce it to Japanese musicians, so I persisted.)
Many other brands were exhibiting at Guitar Summit, and I spoke with a variety of builders.
De Gier came up several times, and their skills seemed to be widely known.
Several builders even said they had ordered basses from De Gier for themselves.
That's how highly acclaimed the brand is in Europe and the United States.
And I personally hold them in the highest regard as well.
This model is their specialty, the highly acclaimed Fender-style bass bass guitar.
This is a Classic model, so it has a classic spiral bridge.
The body is made of alder and the fingerboard is made of rosewood, a classic combination.
The neck is made of beautiful, straight-grained maple.
Both the bridge and tuning machines are made by GOTOH.
The pickups are Lindy Fralin.
It's built with a simple passive circuit consisting of volume and tone controls.
The color is Fiesta Red.
The paint is nitrocellulose lacquer and finished with a relic finish.
The beautiful atmosphere created by this coloring and relic finish is one of De Gier's signature features.
The quality is truly high.
The sound is lively and vibrant, with ample bass, rich mids, and juicy treble.
It meets the range required for a bass in an ensemble and is a sound that will strike a chord with any bassist.
Though it is a 5-string bass, the 3rd and 4th strings have an endlessly open nuance, while the 1st and 2nd strings have not lost their delicious mid-range.
It has beautiful character from low to high, without any negative elements.
The good articulation of the low B and the appealing treble nuance are also appealing, and there are not many bass builders who can build basses like this.
This is what we have been searching for in a Fender-style 5-string.
We guarantee you'll be impressed.
●SPECS
Alder body
Maple neck
Rosewood board
Lindy Fralin pickups
Fiesta Red Relic
GIB craftsmen adjust the instrument for optimal playability before delivery.
Accessories: Gig bag, hex wrench, spec sheet, warranty card
Text: Tatsuma Terao
Inspector: Ishikawa
Product photos: Miura
Manufacturer's warranty included
◯GIB and TONIQ Warranty Information
●Lifetime free maintenance
Instruments purchased from our store are eligible for a lifetime free "string vibration setup" (normally ¥4,400). (Reservation required)
- Please present your signed warranty card.
- Only the original purchaser from a GIB or TONIQ store or online store is eligible.
- Please note that shipping and other related costs are the responsibility of the purchaser.
●Repurchase price guarantee
We guarantee the repurchase price of your instrument if you sell it within six months of purchase. The price is 50% for new products and 70% for used products.
● Defect Guarantee
All products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some products such as consignment items, we will repair any malfunctions that occur under normal use within the warranty period from the date of purchase free of charge (returns and refunds will only be accepted if repairs are not possible).
The warranty period is three months for used products and one year for new products.
Please note that even within the warranty period, a fee will be charged for repairs in the following cases:
- Malfunctions or damage caused by transportation, moving, dropping, etc.
- Replacement of consumables.
- Malfunctions or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
- Malfunctions or damage caused by handling that violates the precautions in the instruction manual.
- Malfunctions or damage to parts repaired or modified by parties other than our company.
- If your name, model name, serial number, etc. are not written on the warranty card, or if the wording has been altered.
- If the warranty card is not presented or is lost.
(Warranty only applies to purchases made in Japan.)
● Trade-in for up to 15% off
Get a 10% discount on your purchase when you use our trade-in service. (This offer does not apply to consignment items. This offer is only applicable if the trade-in value is 20% or more of the total purchase price.)
In addition, if you trade in an instrument eligible for our monthly buyback campaign, you will receive a 15% discount.
Item will be packed in a hard cardboard box.
We ship internationally.
Contact Information
LINE: vwj2699r
Email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045-594-7308