Markbass is currently one of the most popular bass amplifier brands in the world.
It's no secret that they're a great bass amp manufacturer, but they're also a great guitar brand.
This model is a modern base created in collaboration with Richard Bona.
At the same time, it is positioned as his signature model.
Manufacturing takes place in Italy.
I know someone who actually manufactures them, and his original brand is equally well-regarded, especially within the EU.
It is safe to say that the quality is of the highest quality.
There are many Italian guitar brands that have started to emerge in recent years, such as Alsonic, Igo, and Kapuso, and you can feel that Italy is a country that has traditionally produced stringed instruments since ancient times.
I think it is precisely because of this kind of foundation that Markbass has chosen to create bases in collaboration with Italian workshops.
This is a special model, and the body uses Spruce and Olive from Northern Italy, which are used in the highest quality violins.
As you can see, the top Olive is finished using a special technique that fills in the missing parts and adds color.
Many KILIMANJAROs up until now had a natural look, but this one has a more modern and exotic feel to it.
The bridge is HIPSHOT KICKASS.
The overall design is very well-designed, and the strings vibrate naturally and richly.
The tuning machine is GOTOH RES O LITE.
I think GOTOH is being adopted at a high rate recently, especially among European brands. It's a sign of trust.
RES O LITE is a lightweight type, and the sound texture feels similar to HIPSHOT Ultralite.
It's not a bad thing for those who don't like Japanese metal hardware.
The pickup is Bartolini MK5CBC, and the preamp is original Markbassl.
The compatibility between these is exceptional, and it is possible to create a flexible sound based on a strong middle range and rich overtones, while creating a Markbass-like sound that cannot be achieved with a preamp.
Markbass preamp is very good. As expected of quality.
Although the sound is different from Fender, the sense of balance feels close to Fender.
The playing comfort is exceptional, and the quick response and smooth sound of the bass gives you an indescribable feeling of euphoria.
The fact that these nuances are not just a coincidence, but can be achieved with reproducibility in every individual gives me an authentic feel.
This is definitely not a product that was randomly made by an amplifier manufacturer.
〇SPECS
BODY: VAL DI FIEMME SPRUCE w/ OLIVE TOP (NINJA RB BASS SHAPE DESIGN)
NECK : 1PC QUARTER SAWN MAPLE
FINGERBOARD : 24-fret selected maple
SCALE: 34""
PICK UP : BARTOLINI MK5CBC
HARDWARE: GOTOH TUNERS, HIPSHOT KICKASS 5 STRINGS, (BLACK)
COLOR: OLIV
GIG BAG (included): MB BASS BAG DE LUXE included
Accessories: Gig bag, warranty card, strings, cloth
Text: Shunsuke Saga
Inspection person: Oshima
Manufacturer's warranty included
Ships in a sturdy cardboard box.
We also support overseas shipping.
item will be packed with a hard cardboard box.
we do ship internationally.
Contact information
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email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045 534 7133