Don Grosh is an American guitar brand founded in 1993.
He originally worked at Valley Arts, and is a top guitar builder who has made a name for himself working with top musicians such as Larry Carlton and Lee Sklar. (Titles omitted)
This model is a J5, based on the 5-string JB.
The body is alder and the fingerboard is rosewood, a classic wood construction.
The hardware is all HIPSHOT.
The fingerboard shape, neck grip, and joint with the body are all well-defined, resulting in smooth playability.
The included spec sheet lists the pickups as Lindy Fralin.
However, there are some differences from standard Lindy Fralin pickups, such as the gray bobbin and coil protection.
These pickups may have been custom-made by Don Grosh or replaced.
The preamp is an Aguilar OBP-1.
The sound is powerful and tight.
And yet, it retains an appealing treble overtone.
The tight bass and crisp sound that's characteristic of JB are sure to be a hit, especially for players of modern black music.
All in all, it's a fantastic guitar.
It may not be well known because there aren't many of them in circulation, but it's a top-notch brand.
Approximately 55% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck shows slight high-rise. The GIB standard string height is 2.0mm-2.8mm above 12th fret, and depending on the strength of your picking, there may be some buzzing in the higher positions.
The body and paint show signs of use overall, with lacquer fading, dents, and scratches.
The electrical system is in good condition.
The neck pickup pot has been replaced with a current CTS.
Controls: Neck PU Volume, Bridge PU Volume, Master Tone (Push/Pull - Active/Passive), Treble/Bass
Nut Width: 47.3mm
Bridge String Spacing: 19.0mm
Scale: 34-Inch
Year of Manufacture: 2001
Country of Manufacture: USA
For setup, we use Stringjoy strings, which we import and sell.
Made in Nashville, Stringjoy strings are characterized by their silky feel, rich low end, and rich, natural overtones.
These high-quality strings maximize the instrument's performance and character, so please enjoy them.
These strings are tuned by GIB craftsmen for optimal playability before delivery.
Accessories: Hard case, spec sheet
Written by: Tatsuma Terao
Inspector: Terao
Product Photos: Wakatsuki
GIB 3-month warranty included
◯ About the GIB and TONIQ warranty
● 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
If you sell your purchase within six months of purchase, we will guarantee the repurchase price. This guarantee is 50% for new instruments and 70% for used instruments.
● Defect Guarantee
Products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some consignment items and other products, we will repair any malfunctions that occur under normal use free of charge during the warranty period (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, there will be a fee for repairs in the following cases:
- Malfunctions or damage caused by transportation, movement, 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 lost.
(Warranty is only available for purchases within 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. It is only applicable if the trade-in value is 20% or more of the sales price.)
In addition, if you trade in an instrument that is eligible for our monthly buy-back campaign, you will receive a 15% discount.
We ship in a sturdy cardboard box.
We also offer international shipping.
We offer free shipping.
Please note that customs duties, taxes, and other fees are the customer's responsibility.
If you return an item, you will be responsible for all shipping and customs fees.
Contact Information
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Email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045 594 7308
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