【used】Tokai / Talbo Bass B-135 4.46kg【Consignment】【GIB Hyogo】

Tokai is a Japanese manufacturer of various musical instruments.

In particular, their guitars and basses are highly popular both domestically and internationally, representing the pinnacle of Japanese vintage instruments.

They continue to manufacture instruments today, and their products are highly regarded by users.

This is the Talbo, one of Tokai's flagship models.

This is a reissue from around the 2000s, based on the original model produced in small quantities in the 1980s.

The neck is made of maple, and the fingerboard is made of rosewood.

The most distinctive feature of this model is the use of a one-piece aluminum alloy body.

It has a beautiful chrome plating, giving it a sophisticated, mechanical look that reflects stage lights.

The highly rigid metal body minimizes string vibration loss, resulting in a tight, agile response and rich sustain with minimal decay.

It is equipped with the original Tokai TB-8AL pickup.

Each string has an independent pickup structure, resulting in excellent string separation and maintaining the clarity of each note even when playing chords or fast passages.

Due to extremely low phase interference between coils, the mid-range around 500Hz, which is crucial for defining the bass's sound image, is output clearly without being spoiled.

The bridge is original, and the tuning machines appear to be high-precision GOTOH units.

The hardware is also top-notch.

The preamp features a 2-band active circuit.

Based on the sharp treble derived from the aluminum body and the deep lows from the 2-band EQ, a powerful mid-range is firmly secured thanks to the independent pickups.

While maintaining a wide range, it doesn't lose its core bass tone, resulting in extremely accurate transient reproduction.

As a result, the sharp attacks in slap and pick techniques are not blurred, and the bass line stands out clearly even in intricate ensembles, resulting in a practical sound.

A masterpiece combining an overwhelming visual impact with a logically sound acoustic structure.

This bass perfectly matches the style of players seeking a linear, clear tone and a unique presence unlike any other.

Fret life is approximately 90%.

The truss rod is in good condition.

The neck shows some high-head bowing, but it is playable without problems after adjusting the string height at the 12th fret to 2.2mm for the G string and 2.7mm for the E string.

The body and paintwork show scattered dents and scratches.

The electronics are in good condition.

No obvious modifications were found.

Controls: Master Volume, Bass, Treble
Nut Width: 39.4mm
Bridge String Spacing: 19mm
Scale Length: 34 Inch
Year of Manufacture: Unknown
Country of Manufacture: JAPAN

SIT Strings, favored by many professional artists, were used during setup. It features stable tuning and a powerful, three-dimensional sound. Please enjoy it.

It will be delivered after being adjusted by GIB's craftsmen for easy playability.

This is a consignment item, so shipping costs may differ from the usual.

Accessories: Soft case

Text: Kaigo Kawami

Inspection 담당: Kawami

Product photos: Muragishi

GIB 3-month warranty included

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Instruments purchased from our store are eligible for lifetime free "String Vibration Setup" (normally ¥4,400). (Reservation required)

・Please present your warranty card with your name filled in.

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・Please bear the shipping and other expenses.

●Re-buyback Price Guarantee

If you sell your purchased item within 6 months of purchase, we guarantee the buyback price. The price is 50% for new items and 70% for used items.

●Warranty against defects

Basic Co., Ltd. provides a warranty against defects for products sold by the company. Excluding some items such as consigned goods, we will repair (or refund if repair is not possible) any malfunctions that occur during normal use within a certain warranty period from the date of purchase free of charge.

The warranty period is 3 months for used items and 1 year for new items.

Please note that the following cases will incur a charge even within the warranty period:

* Malfunctions and damage caused by transportation, movement, dropping, etc.

* Replacement of consumables.

* Malfunctions and damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.

* Malfunctions and damage caused by handling contrary to the precautions described in the instruction manual.

* Malfunctions or damage to parts repaired or modified by a party other than our company.

* If the warranty card does not have your name, model name, serial number, etc. filled in, or if the wording has been altered.

* Failure to present the warranty card, or if it is lost.

(Warranty is only valid for purchases made within Japan.)

● Up to 15% OFF with Trade-in

When you purchase a new instrument, you will receive a 10% discount on the sales price when you use our trade-in service. (Consignment items are excluded. This discount applies only if the trade-in value is 15% or more of the sales price.)

Furthermore, if you trade in an instrument eligible for our monthly buyback campaign, the discount rate will be 15%.

We will ship with sufficient packaging.
We ship internationally.

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email: gib.hyogo@bassick.jp
TEL: 050-7127-1046

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Note: All electronic devices, such as effect pedals and amplifiers, are set for use in Japan.
Please be sure to check the voltage and power specifications of your country before purchasing and using.

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