【used】Art Tech / 4st Bass JB Type Blonde Neck 1997,Body 2001 4.020kg【GIB Yokohama】

Art Tech is a legendary guitar brand created by builder Mr. Sugiura.

It's also known for being used by musicians like Ryosuke Nikamoto.

This instrument is an Art Tech JB-type 4-string bass.

This particular instrument is believed to have had its neck made in 1997 and its body in 2001.

There's a possibility that it's a so-called "two-in-one" instrument, where the body was made separately after the neck.

The body is likely alder, with a one-piece maple neck and fretboard.

The well-balanced tone of the alder is complemented by the bright, tight attack of the one-piece maple neck.

The blonde body has aged and sun-bleached, resulting in a creamy, subdued color.

The contrast with the black dots on the maple fretboard and the gold bridge is striking, and the headstock features the ART TECH logo.

It's equipped with two Delano JC4 AL/M2 pickups.

The original Bartolini pickups had a problem and were replaced by GIB pickups.

The JC4 AL/M2 is a JB pickup made by Delano of Germany, featuring a split-coil humbucking design and AlNiCo V pole pieces.

Designed to deliver a vintage single-coil sound while minimizing noise, it boasts a focused attack.

The preamp is a Bartolini TCT.

Controls include neck pickup volume, bridge pickup volume, treble, and bass, with a mid-cut adjustment within the cavity.

The TCT is a Bartolini onboard preamp, considered the origin of Bartolini's technology, offering a wide range of tonal possibilities despite being only a 2-band preamp.

With the mid-cut engaged, it can create a punchy sound suitable for slap bass.

The combination of an alder body and maple neck, along with the Delano and Bartolini components, allows for noiseless enjoyment of the JB sound.

This is a guitar we highly recommend for anyone seeking a JB-type bass with the unique character of a handmade instrument.

Fret life is approximately 70%.

The truss rod is in good condition.

The neck is in good condition.

The body and paintwork show minor scratches and small dents throughout. The original color has faded noticeably from sun exposure. The metal parts show some tarnishing. The neck pickup volume pot knob is slightly loose.

The electronics are in good condition.

Due to a problem with the original Bartolini pickup, it was replaced with a Delano JC4 AL/M2 split coil for 4-string jazz bass at GIB.

Please note that as this is a custom-made bass, we cannot definitively say whether any modifications were made after the initial purchase.

Controls: Neck pickup volume, bridge pickup volume, treble, bass, mid-cut (in cavity)
Bridge string spacing: 19.0mm
Scale: 34 inches
Year of manufacture: Neck 1997, Body 2001
Country of manufacture: JAPAN

During setup, we use our original GIB BASIC / Standard Bass Strings.

These strings are characterized by their straightforward sound and stable playability, naturally bringing out the instrument's inherent character.

These are highly reliable strings that we actually use in our repair and setup workshops.

Please enjoy these strings, which aim to be a new standard for bassists.

We deliver the instrument after GIB's craftsmen have adjusted it for easy playability.

Accessories: None

Inspected by: Terao
Product photos: Higashie

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