Stem is a brand produced by Sago New Material Guitars, a handmade brand based in the Kansai region.
By fixing the specs and shape, they produce models that allow you to feel the high quality of Sago while keeping costs down.
This is the JMB, which is based on the Jazzmaster.
The body is made of alder and the fingerboard is made of rosewood, a classic wood construction.
While the basic body shape is a JM type, the horns are slightly extended to improve balance when held, and the deep cutaway makes it easier to access the high positions.
It's a design that's firmly rooted in the bass.
The finish is Sago's signature Thin lacquer.
The pickups are original L(x) JMB-4.
While the looks are typical JM types, the inside is a split-coil configuration.
It has a style similar to the PP arrangement that has been gaining popularity in recent years.
One thing worth noting is that even on its own, it produces a noiseless, thick sound.
The neck pickup has a fat, open sound typical of bass pickups, and the bridge pickup is also thick, making it powerful enough to stand up to an ensemble on its own.
And yet, when mixed, it produces a crisp, scooped mid-range sound, so it's no wonder it's so highly acclaimed.
Its eye-catching, cool looks are complemented by a bass-like, universal sound.
It's a wonderful instrument.
SPECS
Body: Alder 2-Piece
Neck: Hard Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Tuner: Gotoh GB528
Nut: Oiled Bone
Radius: 9.5 inches
Scale: 864 mm (21 frets)
Neck Pickup: L(x) JMB-4
Bridge Pickup: L(x) JMB-4
Bridge: Spare
Control: 2 Volume + 1 Tone
This guitar will be tuned by GIB craftsmen for optimal playability before delivery.
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.