Tune is a long-established bass guitar brand based in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture.
Founded in 1983, it has been loved by many bassists to this day.
Phoenix is one of Tune's brands, and produces many unique custom models.
This is a PH-3 with a 33-inch scale length.
The body features a luxurious construction: a Buckeye Burl top, an Alder core, and a Flame Maple back.
The laminated neck with a maple core is assembled in a neck-through construction.
The fingerboard is a deep black ebony, giving it an appealing, luxurious look.
The pickups are original.
The preamp is a GZP-2.
In addition to the 3-band EQ, gain settings for the neck and bridge pickups can be adjusted within the cavity, as well as a notch filter.
The silky, smooth, yet clear sound is the hallmark of the brand.
Recommended.
Approximately 85% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck is in good condition.
The body and finish have large gouges and scuffs between the pickups. There is a cigarette smell.
The electrical system is in good condition.
No obvious modifications were found.
Controls: Master volume, balancer, bass, middle, treble, neck pickup series/tap/parallel switch, bridge pickup series/tap/parallel switch, in-cavity neck pickup gain, bridge pickup gain, notch filter
Nut width: 45.6mm
Bridge string spacing: 18.0mm
Scale: 33 inches
Year of manufacture: Unknown
Country of manufacture: Japan
For setup, we use a Stringjoy guitar, which we import and sell.
Made in Nashville, the Stringjoy has a silky feel and produces a rich low end and a sound with rich, natural overtones.
These high-quality strings maximize the performance and character of your instrument, so enjoy them together.
GIB craftsmen will adjust them for optimal playability before shipping.
Accessories: None
Text: Ryuma Terao
Inspector: Terao
Product Photography: Wakatsuki
GIB 3-Month Warranty
◯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 guarantee a repurchase price of 50% for new instruments and 70% for used instruments.
● Defect Warranty
All products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some consignment products, we will repair any malfunctions that occur during normal use within the warranty period from the date of purchase free of charge (returns and refunds will be accepted only 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 Basic.
- 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 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 buy-back campaign, you will receive a 15% discount.