{"product_id":"used-asobi-effect-bark-pre-bass-preamp-gib-yokohama","title":"【used】Asobi Effect \/ Bark Pre Bass Preamp【GIB Yokohama】","description":"\u003cp\u003eAsobi Effect is the brand of Takato-san, who runs Asobi Bass School, an online bass school.\u003cbr\u003eHe is quite a bass fanatic himself and tests a lot of things himself on a professional level and incorporates his knowledge into his products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is a pre-amplifier for bass with a built-in UK-made OEP transformer.\u003cbr\u003eOEP is an affiliate of CARNHILL, the company used in NEVE replicas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy incorporating a transformer, the coldness characteristic of the line is diminished and the sound becomes warmer, speedier and a little more compliant.\u003cbr\u003eIt gives the impression of an organic nuance.\u003cbr\u003eI feel that this point shows a great deal of character in this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with the quality sound designed while using a transformer, the main attraction of this product is the control system, which bassists will have to agree is very itchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe controls include a basic EQ for BASS and TREBLE, and unique EQs for FAT, COLOUR and BOTTOM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BASS can be boosted\/cut at 40 Hz and the Treble can be boosted\/cut at 4.5 KHz.\u003cbr\u003eThe range of boost\/cut is ±10 dB.\u003cbr\u003eSome products offer greater boosts, but in this product these are kept within practical limits.\u003cbr\u003eCombined with the exquisite design of the Q width, it does not break down even when turned up to the max.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a very musician-like design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FAT gives the impression of a boost-only low-mid EQ.\u003cbr\u003eEven when turned up, it doesn't saturate, it doesn't produce a nasty middle, and it literally sounds a little fat.\u003cbr\u003eI personally like the way it compensates for what the PB has and the JB doesn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe COLOR looks like a knob with the MXR M-80's COLOR switch.\u003cbr\u003eIt cuts certain bands down to -15dB.\u003cbr\u003eThis is made with an exquisitely narrow Q range, so that when you turn it up, you don't reduce the volume feel, you don't lose the important mid-range, and yet you get clearer bass.\u003cbr\u003eIt seems to be very similar to the Bartolini XTCT middle cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BOTTOM is like a passive high-cut tone circuit.\u003cbr\u003eAs you turn it up, the treble peak seems to shift downwards little by little.\u003cbr\u003eI think this is very useful for pick players, slap players and bass players who want different high frequency peaks depending on the bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique of installing a boost-only EQ and passive tone control on a JB is a specialty of Sadowsky and Alleva Coppolo, and I feel that it has a similar aim to the design of such products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power supply is designed to use 9V DC, but is internally boosted to 24V.\u003cbr\u003eThe design remains clear in the circuit and free from distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good product that strikes a bassist's heartstrings because it was designed by a bassist.\u003cbr\u003eI personally feel that it works especially well with basses with two PUs, such as the JB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlight signs of use on the exterior, but overall in beautiful condition. Operation is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered by GIB craftsmen after strict inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories : none.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText by : Shunsuke Saga\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspection by : Inagawa\u003cbr\u003eProduct photograph : Ryuzaki\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGIB with 3-month warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips in sturdy cardboard boxes.\u003cbr\u003eInternational shipping is also possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContact Info\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLINE : vwj2699r\u003cbr\u003eemail : info@bassick.jp\u003cbr\u003etel : 045 594 7308\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asobi Effect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42459159822445,"sku":"186734312","price":487.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/5625\/1510\/files\/2738as-42-1.jpg?v=1748313424","url":"https:\/\/bassshop-gib.com\/zh-hans\/products\/used-asobi-effect-bark-pre-bass-preamp-gib-yokohama","provider":"Bass Shop Geek IN Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}