Inner Bamboo Bass Instruments (IBBI) is one of the world's most talented effects brands.
Their SUMO STOMP series is also highly acclaimed.
Its quality is highly regarded by professionals and amateurs alike.
IBBI's loyal users include Naoki Koyama of m.s.t., Yuutaro Iizuka of EOW, and Takumi Katsuya, who supports Fujii Kaze, yama, and Tomoo.
This model is the B-II, highly acclaimed as a top-quality bass preamp.
It allows for a high gain setting large enough to drive a power amp directly, and can be connected directly to a PA power amp or a bass amp's power amp.
Originally, a preamp was meant to be connected directly to a power amp, which is why old preamps were so loud.
While the meaning of a preamp has changed somewhat in modern times, this model can be considered a preamp in the truest sense of the word.
As you can see, the only footswitches are MUTE and EQ PASS.
This means the pedal itself cannot be bypassed.
The controls are simple: a 3-band EQ with adjustable center frequency band, plus LEVEL and GAIN.
Bass and Treble have four settings, while the Middle is continuously adjustable.
The adjustable range seems quite narrow, which I personally like. (More details below.)
The sound has a slightly three-dimensional feel and a sense of being pushed, but is fundamentally quite normal.
The sound is clear, speedy, and pristine, and the fact is that there are few devices that can reproduce this sound in its purest form is a given, which is probably why this model is so highly regarded.
The voltage is boosted internally, which gives it a sense of relaxed operation.
The clarity and power of the sound when connected directly to a power amp is particularly striking.
You'll likely realize that this is the true sound of this bass.
In addition to input, output, DC IN, and tuner out, it also features a DC OUT.
This is for powering other effects pedals. (For convenience, we've written it as DC IN and DC OUT, but these are parallel, so it doesn't matter which one is IN or OUT. The same voltage will come out as the input.)
Many people use it to power IBBI's classic Compressor U II, and seem to have a solid foundation with just one adapter and two IBBI products.
When you experience this quality, it's easy to see why.
SPECS
CONTROL: LEVEL / BASS / BASS FREQ / MID / MID FREQ / TREBLE / TREBLE FREQ / GAIN
BASS FREQ: 30Hz / 39Hz / 52Hz / 70Hz
MID FREQ: 260Hz - 4.2kHz
TREBLE FREQ: 10kHz / 13.5kHz / 15kHz / 17kHz
POWER: 9-18V
IN PUT, OUT PUT, TUNER OUT, DC IN, DC OUT
Some minor scratches and signs of use are visible. Operation is good.
This item is carefully inspected by GIB craftsmen before delivery.
Accessories: None
Text: Shunsuke Saga
Inspector: Inagawa
Product Photos: Wakatsuki
GIB 3-Month Warranty
◯About the GIB and TONIQ Warranty
●Repurchase Price Guarantee
If you sell your purchase within 6 months of purchase, we guarantee a full repurchase price. This guarantee applies to new products and 70% of the original purchase price for used products.
●Defect Guarantee
All products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some consignment items, we will repair any malfunctions that occur during normal use within the warranty period free of charge (returns and refunds will only be accepted if repairs are not possible).
The warranty period is 3 months for used products and 1 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.
- In the event of a malfunction or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
- In the event of a malfunction or damage caused by operating the product in a manner that violates the precautions in the instruction manual.
- In the event of a malfunction or damage to a part that has been repaired or modified by a party other than our company.
- If the 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 is lost.
(Warranty coverage is limited to purchases made within Japan.)
The product will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box.
International shipping is also available.
The item will be packed in a hard cardboard box.
We ship internationally.
Contact Information
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Email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045-594-7308