Sugi is a brand by Mr. Sugimoto, a legend in Japanese guitar making for many years.
Sugi produces high-quality guitars and basses in Nagano, Japan, and is highly regarded by many musicians.
Sugimoto is known as a favorite of bass players such as Ho-jin Egawa and Mike Porcaro of TOTO.
This model is Sugi's flagship model NB5.
The head is designed with a motif of Mt. Yarigatake, which can be seen from the brand's workshop.
The body is made of Ash and the fingerboard is Maple, a standard configuration.
Sugi often uses flashy exotic woods for the top, but this is a simpler version.
The neck is laminated with a core of Aqua Timber Maple.
The neck is made by laminating multiple pieces of wood to reduce left-right differences and individual differences, and to achieve a higher level of stability.
The PU is the brand's original Powerd type, and the preamp is an Agular OBP-3.
The hardware is GOTOH, but these are original and custom-ordered by Sugi and optimized for this bass.
Despite the 24 frets, the sound is not overly tight and open.
This feature seems to have a positive influence on both fingerplays and slaps.
The frets are approximately 90% remaining.
The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck is in good condition.
There are some scratches on the body and paint.
The electrical system is in good condition.
No obvious modifications were found.
Controls: neck PU volume, bridge PU volume, master tone (push/pull - active/passive), treble, middle (push/pull middle frequency switch - 400Hz/800Hz), bass
Nut width : 38.9mm
Pitch between strings at bridge : 19.0mm
Scale : 34inch
Year of manufacture : 2019
Country of manufacture : JAPAN
The D'addario EXL, a highly trusted instrument among professional musicians, is used in the setup.
Characterized by a powerful attack and rich overtones, this 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 before delivering them to you.
Accessories : Gig bag
Writing : Ryoma Terao
Inspection : Terao
Product photo : Miura
GIB 3-month warranty
GIB, TONIQ Warranty
Free maintenance forever
We offer “string vibration setup” (usually 4,400 yen) free of charge forever for instruments purchased at our store (appointment required). (Reservations required)
Please present your warranty card with your name written on it.
Only the person who purchased the instrument at GIB and TONIQ's physical or online store is eligible for this offer.
The customer is responsible for all shipping and handling costs.
Re-purchase price guarantee
We guarantee the purchase price when you sell your purchased item within 6 months of purchase. The amount is 50% for new items and 70% for used items.
Defective Product Guarantee
Basic Co., Ltd. warrants the products it sells against defects. With the exception of some items such as consignment items, we will repair free of charge (or return and refund if not possible) any defects that occur under normal use within a certain warranty period from the time of purchase.
The warranty period is 3 months for used products and 1 year for new products.
Please note that the following cases will be subject to charge even within the warranty period.
In the event of malfunction or damage caused by transportation, moving, dropping, etc.
When replacing consumable parts.
In the event of malfunction or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
Malfunction or damage caused by handling contrary to the precautions described in the instruction manual.
If the product is damaged or malfunctions due to repairs or modifications made by someone other than our company.
If the name, model name, serial number, etc. are not written on the warranty card, or if they have been rewritten. If the name, model name, serial number, etc. are not written on the warranty card, or if they have been rewritten.
If you do not present your warranty card or if you have lost it.
(Warranty is only provided for purchases made in Japan.)
The product will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box.
We will ship in a hard cardboard box.
Contact Info
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email : info@bassick.jp
tel : 045 594 7308