AV Basses is a high-end Czech brand that gained a lot of attention when Jamiroquai bassist Paul Turner started using it.
The brand was started in the 1990s by professional bassist Ales Vychodil.
At the time, the major instrument manufacturers supplied the market with numerous basses, but none of them met his requirements.
To satisfy his own needs, he started building custom basses with his own hands.
In the 2000s, he started OEM production for boutique brands in Europe and the USA, making his manufacturing skills known to the world.
We met him at Guitar Summit in Germany in 2019 and have placed several ongoing orders with him, providing us with consistent quality.
This is a single-cut 6-string bass.
The body top and back are made of Flamed Maple and the core is made of Europian poplar.
The neck is Maple/Wenge laminate and the fingerboard is African ebony.
As you can see, it is finished with a very thick hollowbody, which gives it an attractive acoustic sound with lots of air.
The PU is a combination of a Nordstrand Dualcoil 6 and piezo pickup.
The pre-amp is original.
This combination is very nice and allows you to freely mix the powerfulness of an electric bass with an acoustic sound as if it were a wood bass.
Despite its original look, it has a warm tone that many people find pleasant.
Take advantage of this opportunity.
The frets are approximately 90% remaining.
The truss rod adjustment groove is narrow and difficult to adjust, but it is currently in good working order.
The neck is twisted on the first string side with a tendency towards forward warp, but it is currently 1.8-2.8 mm (on the 12th fret), which is our standard and can be played without any problems. There is a slight bump at the skunk line, probably due to the effect of wood shrinkage.
The condition of the body and painted surface can be said to be beautiful, with no noticeable scratches.
The electrical system is in good condition.
No obvious modifications were found.
Controls: magnetic PU volume (push-pull - active passive), piezo PU volume, middle (passive tone when pulled), treble, bass, preamp gain (in cavity), piezo gain (in cavity).
Nut width : 55.8 mm
Pitch between strings at bridge: 19.0 mm
Scale : 35inch
Year of manufacture : 2024
Country of manufacture: CZECH
Please note that shipping costs may differ due to this being a consignment item.
The GIB craftsmen will adjust it to make it easier to play before delivering it to you.
Accessories : RITTER gig bag, spec sheet, T-shirt, spanner.
Text : Ryoma Terao
Inspection : Yamaji
Ships in sturdy cardboard boxes.
We can also handle shipments to overseas destinations.
Contact Info
LINE : vwj2699r
email : info@bassick.jp
tel : 045 594 7308