D'mark Guitars is a Brazilian guitar brand that has been around since 1998.
The brand's competence is highly regarded in South America, and in recent years it has made a name for itself in Europe and the USA.
This model is a JbX8 from the MASTER SERIES, specially built for Japan on order from GIB.
Therefore, the words "Custom Built For Japan Only" are engraved on the back of the head.
The bass is made from a combination of fine woods from Brazil's rich forest resources, and is finished with a beautiful bass.
The body top is made of EXTIC PIOPPO, so-called poplar.
It is a super S grade and is finished in a beautiful colour.
The body back is made of BRAZILIAN MAHOGANY.
The neck is BRAZILIAN HARD MARFIM.
This is an unfamiliar wood, but due to its high strength it is used to make heavy duty items such as floors and chairs.
So it is perfect for the neck.
The fingerboard is made of HARD MAPLE.
Decorated with chic dot inlays.
Pickups and pre-amp are original.
3-band EQ with controls for volume, balancer, treble, middle, bass, pre-amp bypass sw and middle frequency switch sw.
Unlike the Alpha and Omega, the JbX8 is somewhat more JB-like.
The layout of the PUs closer to the bridge may be a concern, but it is by no means a negative impression.
Rather, I feel that the tight and strong bass range is brought out well, without erasing the fullness of the sound.
There are nuances that connect seamlessly from the low B string to the G string, allowing the player's musical sensibilities to be fully expressed.
Although South American instruments are high quality and unique, they are often too unique, and many brands have been difficult to find in electric basses, which are mainly North American in style.
However, this brand, which has gained a growing reputation in recent years, mixes North American styles with a more familiar finish.
The builder recommended it to me, so I stocked up on it to try it out, and to be honest, I hit the jackpot.
Best for.
NECK : BRAZILIAN HARD MARFIM
TOP : EXOTIC PIOPPO BLUE(MAPPA BLUE)
BODY : BRAZILIAN MAHOGANY (SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA)
FINGERBOARD : HARD MAPLE 24F
SCALE LENGTH : 34”
FINGERBOARD RADIUS : 22”
INLAYS : AVALON DOTS
FRET : ALPACA JUMBO
FINISH : GLOSS
MACHINE HEADS : GOTOH GB 707
BRIDGE : BB405
NUT MATERIAL : BRASS
HARDWARE COLOR : BLACK
PICKUPS : D’MARK SN510 IGA (INDIVIDUAL GAIN ADJUSTMENT)
PREAMP : D’MARK CUSTOM 3-BAND
FACTORY TUNING : G D A E B
STRING GAUGE : .045 .065 .080 .100 .130
STRING SPACING (NUT) : 9 mm
STRING SPACING (BRIDGE) : 19 mm
NUT WIDTH : 46 mm
24F WIDTH : 76 mm
1F THICKNESS : 20 mm
12F THICKNES : 23 mm
Accessories : Original gig bag.
Text by Shunsuke Saga
In charge of inspection : Hosoya
With manufacturer's guarantee
Ships in a sturdy cardboard box.
We can also ship to international destinations.
Contact Info
LINE : vwj2699r
email : info@bassick.jp
tel : 045 534 7133