AV Basses is a high-end Czech brand that attracted a lot of attention when Jamiroquai bassist Paul Turner started using their products.
The brand was founded in the 1990s by professional bassist Ales Vychodil.
At the time, major musical instrument manufacturers supplied numerous basses to the market, but none met his requirements.
To satisfy his own needs, he began making custom basses himself.
In the 2000s, the brand began producing OEM basses for Western boutique brands, making the world aware of its advanced manufacturing technology.
I met builder Ales at the Guitar Summit in Germany in 2019.
He has a wonderful personality, is very adventurous, and always considerate of players.
I have placed several orders with them since 2019, and they have provided me with consistent quality.
I believe this consistency not only demonstrates the brand's strength, but is also universally important.
This model was exhibited at Guitar Summit in 2025.
It's based on the JB style, but actively incorporates modern specifications.
The body top is Burl Poplar and the back is Swamp Ash.
Both have beautiful grain.
The neck is Roasted Birdseye Maple and the fingerboard is Macassar Ebony.
The wood construction is truly gorgeous.
The tuning machines and bridge are made by HIPSHOT.
The pickups are Nordstrand FatStacks, and the preamp is also Nordstrand 3B.
Controls are master volume (push/pull - active/passive), balancer, middle, and treble/bass.
The sound is smooth and has a wide range.
Yet it also has a thick, powerful nuance.
It feels like a properly modern update of the JB, and I think it will be comfortable for many modern professional bassists.
SPECS
Scale: 34"" (864 mm)
Wood for the body: Burl Poplar top, Rosewood layer, Swamp Ash back.
Wood for the neck: 1 piece roasted Birdseye Maple.
Fingerboard : Macassar Ebony. Pearl side and top dots. Ebony nut. 21 medium jumbo frets 2.4 mm.
Pickups : Nordstrand FatStack set of pickups.
Hardware : Hipshot A Style bridge 18 mm (.708"") string spacing, Hipshot Ultralite tuners 3/8"" posts Lollipop, black.
Electronic: Active/passive Nordstrand 3b, 3 band
Controls : 1x main volume with push pull to passive, 1x blend, 1x EQ Mid (tone control in passive), 1x stacked EQ Treble/Bass, output jack 6.3 mm stereo.
Strings: DR Pure Blues Nickel Roundwounds.045-125 gauge
Finish: High glossy lacquer on the body and headstock, satin matte neck.
As this is a show model, there may be some scratches and dents.
Please understand.
GIB craftsmen will adjust the instrument for optimal playability before delivery.
Accessories: None
Text: Ryuma Terao
Inspector: Ishikawa
Product Photography: Wakatsuki
Manufacturer's warranty included
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The warranty period is three months for used products and one year for new products.
Please note that even within the warranty period, repairs will incur a fee 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 lost.
(Warranty is only available for 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. (Consignment items are not eligible. Only applicable if the trade-in value is 20% or more of the sales price.)
Additionally, if you trade in an instrument eligible for our monthly buy-back campaign, you will receive a 15% discount.
We ship in a sturdy cardboard box.
We also ship internationally.
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.
Note: All electronic devices, such as effect pedals and amplifiers, are configured for use in Japan.
Please be sure to check the voltage and power specifications of your country before purchasing and using.
Contact Information
Contact Info
LINE: vwj2699r
Email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045 594 7308
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