De Gier is a Dutch brand started by Sander De Gier in 1996.
He originally focused on making unique and modern bass guitars, but now his main focus is on products that push the Fender style.
The brand was originally highly regarded, but after releasing a JB-style model called BeBop, he has had his hands full with that work since it was so great.
Now, in addition to the Fender style, the lineup includes a unique model that takes on the style of Gibson.
I first met De Gier at the Guitar Summit in Germany in 2022.
At first glance, I had high expectations for the appearance of the instrument, and the moment I plucked a string, I was convinced.
I was so impressed by the overwhelmingly excellent quality that I started negotiations with them.
At first, for various reasons, it was difficult to sell them to the Japanese market, but after patiently negotiating with them, we have now started selling them. (It was really great, and I really wanted to introduce it to Japanese musicians, so I persisted for a long time.)
) There were many other brands exhibiting at Guitar Summit, and I talked with many builders.
De Gier came up several times and seemed to be widely known for its capabilities.
Some of the builders even ordered basses for themselves from De Gier.
It is a brand that has such a great reputation in Europe and the United States.
And I myself have the same maximum appreciation for them.
This model is a Fender style P (PJ) bass, which is one of their best and most highly regarded models.
The body is a classic combination of Alder and Rosewood fretboard.
The bridge is an original style custom-ordered from ETS, and the tuning machine is a Hipshot.
The color is Moss Green.
The paint job is really beautiful. I feel that their coloring is the best in the world.
De Gier uses a variety of PUs depending on the individual instrument, and a Lindy Fralin was chosen for this particular instrument.
The sound is fresh and bouncy, with a simple passive volume and tone circuit.
The sound is bouncy and fresh, with plenty of bass, rich mids, and juicy treble.
The sound is full of the range required of a bass in an ensemble, while also tugging at the heartstrings of the bassist.
Despite being a 5-string bass, the 3rd and 4th strings have an open nuance, while the 1st and 2nd strings have not lost their delicious midrange.
It has a beautiful character from bottom to top with no negative elements.
The low B has an attractive pronunciation and trebly nuance, and there are not many builders who can produce such a bass.
The neck side P is wonderful, the bridge side J crisp and clear, and the clear tone with a concave middle range when mixed is also attractive.
SPECS
Alder body
Maple neck
Rosewood board
Small frets
Bone nut
Binding and dots
Moss Green
PJ Fralins
Accessories : Gig bag
Text : Shunsuke Saga
Inspection : Iwai
Comes with manufacturer's warranty
Ships in a sturdy cardboard box.
We can also ship to overseas destinations.