Art Tech is a legendary guitar brand created by builder Sugiura.
It is also known for its use by Ryosuke Niyamoto and others.
This is a 5-string model of the original design.
The body is composed of bird's eye maple top and alder back.
This coloring can only be obtained with age.
The neck is a laminated type mainly made of maple.
As you can see, it has a beautiful grain.
The fingerboard is ebony.
These days, such pitch-black ebony has become precious.
This kind of wood selection may be said to be a luxurious specification because of this era. (Of course, it is possible in modern times as well.)
The circuit is passive, and the original PU is installed.
The bridge was defective when we received it, so we replaced it with an OMEGA brand BADASS type that seemed to be a good match while checking the balance.
The pitch between the strings can be changed to suit your preference.
The sound is well-balanced from the bottom to the top of the 24th fret, and there is no sense of being too much or too little.
This lack of bias is definitely a reassuring point for musicians.
At the same time, the rich overtones and open nuances are pleasant to listen to.
This kind of bass makes you want to play it forever, and you end up spending a lot of time checking it out.
The frets are not worn down significantly, and there are still enough frets left that there will be no problem even if the entire instrument is to be worn down.
The neck is in good condition and could be easily adjusted for playability.
It is currently about 2.0mm on the G string and 2.8mm on the B string, which is our standard, but it can be lowered.
The grips have some signs of use.
We feel that this sound is due to the fact that it has been played.
The body also shows signs of use, especially the 10mm dents on the side of the body, the finger marks next to the bridge PU, and the color shift-like discoloration.
The electrical system is in good condition.
New knobs were installed by GIB.
The neck pocket has the following description.
To be a star
For Mr. Ochi
By S.Sugiura
on 2.24.1992
Keep on Rockin!
The back of the head has the following description.
By Art Tech
S.Sugiura 1992
Controls : Neck PU volume, Bridge PU volume, Master tone
Nut width : 47.7mm
Pitch between strings at bridge : 19.0mm
Scale : 34inch
Year of manufacture : 1992
Country of manufacture : JAPAN
Accessories : Semi-hard case
D'addario EXL, which is trusted by professional musicians, is used in the setup.
It is characterized by a powerful attack and rich overtones, and its performance is truly worthy of being called a standard.
Please enjoy these high-quality strings that bring out the performance and character of the instrument to the fullest, so please enjoy them as well.
GIB craftsmen will adjust them to make them easy to play and deliver them to you.
serial number: #none
Weight: 4.140kg
Fret: 70% remaining
Truss rod: good working
The grip was probably matte originally, but there is a gloss on the 1st-5th and 14th-18th frets. There are dark spots all over the grip There are some dents and scratches here and there. There are some areas on the head where the color has stained black.
Controls: Neck PU volume, bridge PU volume, master tone
There is a dent about 10mm on the side of the body. There are a few spots where the paint looks like it has melted, and where the paint has stained black. There are a few spots where the paint looks like it has melted, and where there is black color transfer (like the cushions inside the case). There is a dent about 10mm near the bridge PU that looks like it was made by the thumb when playing with fingers.
electrical：Good.
nut width：47.7mm
string spacing：19.0mm
scale length：34Inch
custom: The bridge was found to be defective when it arrived, so I replaced it with ALLPARTS BB-3361-003 5-String Grooved Omega Bass Bridge Black at GIB. Since the knob was out of stock, it was installed by GIB.
accessories：semi-hard case
year：1992
country of origin： JAPAN
Text: Shunsuke Saga
Inspection by : YAMAJI
GIB 3-month warranty
Ships in a sturdy cardboard box.
We can also ship to overseas customers.
Contact Info
LINE : vwj2699r
email : info@bassick.jp
tel : 045 534 7133