【new】De Gier / Bebop 5 Classic Black Aged 3.885kg #413【GIB Yokohama】

De Gier is a Dutch brand founded in 1996 by Sander De Gier.

He originally focused on creating unique and modern bass guitars, but now his products primarily emphasize Fender-style designs.

While the brand was already highly regarded, the release of the BeBop, a JB-style model, has been so successful that it has kept him completely occupied with production.

Currently, in addition to Fender styles, they also offer unique models incorporating Gibson styles.

I first encountered De Gier at the Guitar Summit held in Germany in 2022.

At first glance, its presence filled me with anticipation, and that feeling was confirmed the moment I strummed the strings.

I was so overwhelmed by the incredible quality that I began negotiations.

Initially, sales to Japan were difficult for various reasons, but after persistent negotiations, we have now been able to begin sales. (It was truly amazing, and I absolutely wanted to introduce it to Japanese musicians, so I persisted quite a bit.)

Many other brands exhibited at Guitar Summit, and I spoke with various builders.

De Gier came up several times, and it seemed their capabilities were widely known.

Several builders even mentioned ordering custom basses from De Gier.

That's how highly regarded the brand is in Europe and America.

And I myself hold it in the highest regard.

This model is their biggest hit, the Bebop.

It's the Classic model, a passive model that aims for a more vintage style.

This product also attracted attention at the Guitar Summit held in Germany in 2025.

While GIB has previously stocked 4-string JB and PB, and 5-string PB models, this 5-string JB type has finally arrived.

The incredible, compelling sound is a testament to the extensive research and development that went into creating this model.

As a Classic model, several aspects have been changed from the standard model to reflect traditional specifications.

The body is made of alder, the neck is maple, and the fingerboard is rosewood—a classic combination.

The fingerboard uses a round-laminated construction.

A concern with passive 5-string basses is that they can lack openness and strong high frequencies.

This model addresses this by increasing the proportion of maple, resulting in a clearer tone.

It's clear that this model is designed to feature more of the so-called 4-string feel and vintage style compared to the standard model.

While the standard Bebop has carbon reinforcement to correct neck warp, the Classic model does not.

This provides a traditional feel similar to vintage Fenders.

Although there is a disadvantage in that extremely low action cannot be achieved, this is a clear advantage for those who prefer a different setting or are looking for a Fender-style 5-string bass.

Another distinctive feature is the thinner headstock compared to the standard model.

When you actually measure the headstock thickness of a vintage Fender, it's thinner than current models and modern brands.

This model uses the same thickness as pre-CBS vintage Fenders.

It goes without saying that the sincere approach of thoroughly researching the instrument, and differentiating even the smallest specifications from standard models, contributes to the final, compelling sound.

The bridge is a classic spiral style.

The tuning machines are GOTOH RES-O-LITE, a lightweight yet relatively vintage-feeling choice.

The pickups are Lindy Fralin.

It's built with a simple passive circuit of volume and tone.

The potentiometers are CTS, and the electronics, including the wires, are finished with vintage-compliant parts.

The color is Black.

The finish is nitrocellulose lacquer with a relic treatment.

The excellent atmosphere created by this coloring and relic treatment is one of De Gier's characteristics.

The quality is truly high.

We've included product photos that convey the texture of the relic finish.

Please take a look.

The bass strings have an open nuance, yet the treble strings don't become thin, retaining a delicious midrange.

Despite being a 5-string, it retains that gritty, trebly JB feel, overflowing with a fresh, vibrant tone.

Rich in harmonics, supporting the ensemble with a strong fundamental tone—truly the ideal JB.

And the most remarkable thing is that it achieves all these elements in a passive style.

This is something only a builder with truly high design and technical skills could accomplish.

This is exactly what we've been looking for in a passive 5-string JB.

We promise you'll be impressed.

●SPECS

Alder body
Maple neck
Rosewood board
Small frets
Bone nut
Lindy Fralin pickups
Classic Gotoh tuners
Black relic finish
Binding + dots
Vol, Vol, Tone

Delivered after being adjusted for easy playability by GIB's craftsmen.

Accessories: Gig bag, wrench, spec sheet, warranty

Text: Ryoma Terao

Inspection 담당: Kubota

Product photos: Tei

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