Sago is a handmade guitar brand based in Hyogo that specializes in fully custom-made guitars that fulfill all customer requests.
Their regular models (although most of them are one-offs), created using the knowledge and skills they have cultivated over many years, are also highly acclaimed.
Sago is also a brand that is highly trusted by musicians.
Sago artists include Tabuchi of UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, RIO of Mary's Blood, and Kusakari of Sakanaction.
This model is a JB replica custom-ordered from GIB.
The body is made of alder and the fingerboard is made of rosewood, a classic wood construction.
The high-quality aging process is particularly noteworthy.
The staff member who performed the aging process formerly worked at Fender, on the team of acclaimed master builder Carlos Lopez.
Carlos' team mainly worked on relic processing, and they were highly regarded both inside and outside the company.
This model was only possible thanks to a builder with such a track record.
Starting with a review of the paint, the paint film creation method, and the aging method and level, we thoroughly examined every detail to improve quality, and we had them apply a high-quality aging finish.
We used lacquer as the paint, and had them apply the thinnest possible finish.
We then applied an intense aging process to achieve this realistic texture.
For the pickups, we chose the newly developed Lx BSP.
This is a split-coil push-pull layout that has been gaining popularity in recent years, placed in the JB pickup position.
In fact, Baltolini pickups such as MTD often use split coils.
One thing worth noting is that even on their own, they produce a noiseless, fat sound.
The neck pickup has a truly push-pull-through sound, with an open, fat sound, and the bridge pickup is also thick, giving them the strength to stand up to an ensemble even on their own.
Yet, when mixed, it produces a crisp sound with a scooped midrange, so it's no wonder it's so highly rated.
Everything else is perfectly normal.
It's treble-heavy, but has density in the lows. It's light to play, but the sound that comes out of the speakers is inversely loud.
It's truly an incredible piece.
I'd like to spread the word to musicians around the world that basses like this can be made in Japan.
SPECS
Body: 2-Piece Alder
Neck: Hard Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Pickguard: Brown Tortoiseshell
Scale: 864mm
Hardware: Silver
Tuning Tuners: Gotoh FB30
Bridge: JB Spiral
Nut: Oiled Bone
Pickup: Lx BSP
Choice: None
Right Pickup: Lx BSP
Controls: 2Vol+Tone
Color: Custom Layer
Finish: Heavy Aged
This guitar will be tuned for ease of play by our GIB craftsmen before shipping.
Accessories: Gig bag
Text: Tatsuma Terao
Inspector: Hayakawa
Product Photos: Wakatsuki
Manufacturer's 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 a 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.
Items will be packed in a hard cardboard box.
We ship internationally.