dragonfly is a Japanese guitar and bass brand with a long history.
They manufacture high-quality products using the knowledge and technology they've cultivated in collaboration with musicians.
Favoured by many musicians, Teyan Tetsuya of Fear.and loathing in Las Vegas has been using the brand's basses for many years.
dragonfly offers several models, and this one is the CS 5, featuring a double-cut body design.
Jazz bass enthusiasts will find it easy to relate to.
The body top is chestnut, the back is alder, and the fingerboard is pauferro.
It has the exotic look that's characteristic of dragonfly, but also has a certain elegance to it.
The frets are stainless steel frets designed in-house.
In fact, dragonfly was a pioneer in fully introducing stainless steel frets to its basses.
The original preamp's appealing feature is that it doesn't become overly boomy even when boosted.
The slightly higher bass range of 60Hz is likely to suit modern bassists.
The bridge is a non-GOTOH type, which is unusual.
The gloss finish body is also unusual.
The sound is refined, but there is certainly a traditional nuance to it, and it sincerely fulfills the required role of bass in an ensemble.
It is characterized by its straightforward responsiveness, and I think it is a sound that can be used in any genre.
Approximately 80% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck is in good condition.
There are minor scratches and dents on the body and paint.
The electrical system is in good condition.
No obvious modifications were found.
Controls: Volume, Balancer, Master Tone, Bass, Middle, Treble, Passive/Active Switch, Middle Frequency Switch
Nut Width: 47.8mm
Bridge String Spacing: 18.0mm
Scale: 34"
Year of Manufacture: Unknown
Country of Manufacture: Japan
This instrument will be adjusted by a GIB craftsman for optimal playability before delivery.
Accessories: Hard case
Text: Ryuma Terao
Quality Inspector: Terao
Product Photos: Miura
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