Xotic is a brand founded by Japanese builder Hiro Miura in LA.
In Japan, Yoshiteru Takahashi, BJ of indigo jam unit, Katsuji Morioka, and many famous musicians outside of Japan, such as Chuck Rainey, Rhonda Smith, and Travis Carlton, are using Xotic products.
The XJ series has been highly acclaimed, especially by studio workers, as a line manufactured in Japan.
The XJ series is basically built in the Fender manner, but with some modern updates.
The neck joint is positioned slightly differently than usual, and you will notice that it is easier to get your left hand into the high position when you hold the instrument.
This arrangement is for the modern musician who uses the entire fingerboard fully.
This is a very young serial, popular early XJ1T.
The body is alder and the fingerboard is rosewood, a classic configuration.
We are not certain due to the lack of printing, but the features suggest that the PU is a Lindy Fralin.
The preamp is a Tri Logic 1.
This is really natural and allows for impedance conversion and flexible sound creation without significantly altering the passive sound.
It has a gain setting that allows you to change the volume between active and passive, or make it louder (or quieter).
This is a very highly regarded preamp.
No mini-switch on the body top, clean body top.
Push-pull on the volume allows bypassing the preamp and switching the PU wiring (series/parallel).
Middle freqency switch and gain setting can be set from the back panel.
The playing feel is smooth and you can feel the high playability.
The sound is neatly integrated and should be used in all situations without anxiety.
The hardware has been replaced with gold parts.
Gorgeous looks, which is not possible with the original.
It looks and sounds great.
The frets are approximately 80% remaining.
The truss rod is in good working order.
The neck is in good condition. There are a few minor dents on the head. The grips are slightly darkened from being played.
The body and paintwork are in good condition, with a few 2~3mm dents and scratches.
The electrical system is in good condition.
GIB has received a repair request in the past to replace all hardware with gold parts.
Here are the parts replaced at that time.
Bridge : HIP SHOT 5 Strings A Style GOLD .750 Brass
Pegs : HIP SHOT HB6C-1/2 Clover Key Ultralite Gold
Jack : Switchcraft #12B-G
Jack Plate : GOTOH JCB-2 Gold
String Bush : ALLPARTS AP-0287-002 Gold Bass Ferrules
Neck Set Screw : Xotic Gold
Neck Set Bushing : Xotic 4mm Gold
Pickguard Screw : SCUD TS-01GH
Strap Pin : Schaller S-Locks Gold
Knob : SCUD MKG-18I
String Retainer : GOTOH RB30 Gold
Controls : Neck volume - push/pull (active/passive), Bridge volume - push/pull (series/parallel), Master tone, Bass, Middle, Treble, Gain adjustment trimmer, Middle frequency band switching switch x 2
Nut width : 46.5mm
Pitch between strings at bridge : 19.0mm
Year of manufacture : 2010
Country of manufacture : JAPAN
Accessories : Gig bag (GATOR)
The D'addario EXL, trusted by 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 and deliver them to you.
serial number: #J-203
Weight: 4.68kg
Fret: 80% remaining
Truss rod: good working
There are several small dents on the head. The grip is played in and is slightly darker.
Controls: Neck Volume -Push/Pull (Active/Passive), Bridge Volume -Push/Pull (Series/Parallel), Master Toon, Base, Middle, Tren, Gain Adjustment Trimmer, Middle frequency band switching switch × 2
body condition: A 2-3mm dent and scratches are scattered.
electrical：Good.
nut width：46.5mm
string spacing: 19.0mm
Bridge: Hip Shot 5 5 Strings A style gold .750 brass, peg: Hip Shot HB6C-1/2 Clover Key Ultralite Gold, Jack: SwitchCraft #12b-G, Jack Plate: GOTOH JCB-2 GOLD : Allparts AP- 0287-002 GOLD BASS FERRULES, Neck Set Screw: XOTIC GOLD, Neck Set Bush: XOTIC 4mm Gold, Pick Guards: SCUD TS-01GH, Strap Pin: Schaller S-Locks Gold, Nobu Scud Mkg-18i Tener: GOTOH RB30 GOLD
accessories：GATOR
year：2010
country of origin：Japan
text: Shunsuke Saga
Inspection by : Wakatsuki
GIB 3-month warranty
Ships in a sturdy cardboard box.
We can also ship to overseas destinations.