Xotic is a brand founded in LA by Japanese guitar builder Hiro Miura.
Domestically, its guitars are used by many famous musicians, including Yoshiteru Takahashi, BJ of indigo jam unit, and Katsuji Morioka, as well as Chuck Rainey, Rhonda Smith, and Travis Carlton, among others.
This is a special guitar custom-ordered by GIB.
The XJ series, a Japanese-made line, has been highly praised, especially by studio workers.
While generally built in Fender style, it has been updated with some modern touches.
The neck joint is positioned slightly differently than usual, which you'll notice when you hold it, makes it easier for your left hand to reach the higher positions.
This guitar is designed for modern musicians who use the entire fingerboard evenly.
It features an alder body and maple fingerboard, a traditional wood construction.
The fingerboard is slightly longer and it has 22 frets.
The finish is lacquer, and the color specified was GOLD METALLIC, Super Light Aged.
Combined with black block inlays, it gives it an elegant look.
While most guitars are finished with a poly finish, the fact that this one is finished with lacquer is a major point.
It has a classic feel both in appearance and sound.
The tuning machines are HIPSHOT Ultralite.
The pickups are Raw Vintage.
These are handmade in California and are characterized by a clear, crisp, and vivid output.
They respond more sensitively to the player's fingertips than before.
The neck pickup is deeper, the bridge pickup more three-dimensional, and the mix produces a clear, tight low end.
The preamp is original to Xotic.
Controls are neck volume (active/passive switch), bridge volume (series/parallel switch), passive tone, treble, middle, bass, mid frequency switch, and treble frequency switch.
The sound is neat, with just the right amount of bass range and pleasant overtones.
It also plays very well, making it an overall high-level guitar.
There's always demand for a traditional-sounding 5-string JB, especially among session and studio musicians.
However, there aren't many products that meet that demand in terms of quality.
I believe the Xotic XJ is one of the products that best meets that demand.
Approximately 90% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck is in good condition.
The body and paint have some minor scratches, but are generally clean.
The electrical system is in good condition.
No obvious modifications were found.
Controls: Neck pickup volume (push/pull - active/passive), bridge pickup volume (push/pull - series/parallel), passive tone, bass, middle, treble, middle frequency selector, treble frequency selector, preamp gain (inside cavity)
Nut width: 46.9mm
Bridge string spacing: 19.0mm
Scale: 34-inch
Year of manufacture: Unknown
Country of manufacture: USA
This guitar is set up using D'addario EXL strings, trusted by professional musicians.
Characterized by a powerful attack and rich overtones, these strings truly deserve to be called the standard.
Enjoy these high-quality strings, which maximize the performance and character of your instrument.
These strings will be tuned by GIB craftsmen for optimal playability before delivery.
Accessories: Soft case
Text: Tatsuma Terao
Inspector: Hirayama
Product Photos: Wakatsuki
GIB 3-month warranty included
◯ About the GIB and TONIQ warranty
● 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 you are responsible for all shipping and other costs.
● 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.
Items will be packed in a hard cardboard box.
We ship internationally.
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Email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045-594-7308