【used】Carl Thompson / 1994 4-string Fretted bass 3.360kg #12394【GIB Yokohama】

Carl Thompson is one of the brands that creates the most beautiful basses in the world.

All of their basses are custom-made, one-of-a-kind pieces, each one a work of art and of the highest quality.

They are also famous for being played by Stanley Clarke and Les Claypool. (Titles omitted)

This is a 4-string fretted model manufactured in 1994.

The body top is maple, and the back appears to be mahogany.

The body is very thin and lightweight.

The neck is maple, and the fingerboard is rosewood.

It has a 36-inch scale and bolt-on construction.

The quality of the wood is undoubtedly top-notch, from the body, neck, fingerboard, to bridge.

While the grain is not particularly flashy, you can tell at a glance that it's high-quality.

I highly recommend you come and experience this for yourself in-store.

The pickups are EMG LJ5 and 35J.
The preamp is unknown, but it's likely original.

The playing feel is incredibly smooth.
It has the tightness you expect from a 36-inch scale, but still allows for a supple string vibration.

You don't even notice the length of the fingerboard, and the soft feel of the strings touching your fingertips is very appealing.

It's truly beautifully designed.

The clear low range, rich midrange, and silky high range with beautiful overtones combine perfectly to create a superb sound.

This is the world's finest electric bass, expertly crafted from high-quality wood and electronics.
Don't miss this opportunity!

Approximately 80% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck is in good condition. The string height is not adjustable with the bridge saddle. The current bow is close to straight, with strings 1-1 being 1.8mm, 2.1mm, 2.3mm, and 2.5mm.
The body and finish show buckle marks, scratches, and dents. The neck pickup cavity is shallow, so we cannot lower the neck pickup to our standard settings. (This may be due to the thin body thickness.) Even with a string-to-pickup distance of 1.5mm on the 1st string side and 2.8mm on the 4th string side, the instrument plays without distortion.

The electrical system is in good condition.

No obvious modifications were found.

Controls: Neck pickup volume, bridge pickup volume, treble, bass
Nut width: 41.4mm
Bridge string spacing: 19.0mm
Scale: 36 inches
Year of manufacture: 1994
Country of manufacture: USA

This instrument was set up using Pitbull Strings, which we import and sell.

These high-quality strings offer a natural sound and maximize the instrument's performance and character, so please enjoy them.

The instrument will be tuned for optimal playability by a GIB craftsman before delivery.

Accessories: None

Text: Tomoki Hayakawa

Inspector: Yamaji
Product Photography: Miura

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●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 will guarantee the repurchase price. This guarantee is 50% for new instruments and 70% for used instruments.

●Defect Guarantee

Products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some consignment items and other products, we will repair any malfunctions that occur under normal use free of charge during the warranty period (returns and refunds will only be accepted 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, there will be a fee for repairs in the following cases:

- Malfunctions or damage caused by transportation, movement, 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 within Japan.)

● Trade-in for up to 15% off

Get a 10% discount on your purchase when you use our trade-in service. (This offer does not apply to consignment items. It is only applicable if the trade-in value is 20% or more of the sales price.)

In addition, if you trade in an instrument that is eligible for our monthly buy-back campaign, you will receive a 15% discount.

We ship in a sturdy cardboard box.

We also offer international shipping.

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 set for use in Japan.

Please be sure to check the voltage and power specifications of your country before purchasing and using them.

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