{"product_id":"used-av-basses-avj5m-fl-africna-ebony-2024-3-910kg-2024-22-gib-yokohama","title":"【used】AV BASSES \/ AVJ5m FL Africna Ebony 2024 3.910kg #2024-22【GIB Yokohama】","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bass guitar that I custom ordered from AV Basses has returned in mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following is the description from that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAV Basses is a high-end Czech brand that attracted a lot of attention when Jamiroquai bassist Paul Turner started using them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand was started in the 1990s by professional bassist Ales Vychodil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the time, major musical instrument manufacturers supplied many basses to the market, but none of them met his requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo meet his own needs, he began making custom basses with his own hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 2000s, he started OEM manufacturing for European and American boutique brands, making the world aware of his high level of manufacturing technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI met the builder Ales at the Guitar Summit held in Germany in 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is a wonderful person, has a strong desire to take on challenges, and is always considerate of the players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have been ordering from them several times since 2019, and they have provided me with stable quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think that this stability is a sign of the brand's strength and is universally important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model was exhibited at a European guitar show in 2024 and attracted attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI selected only two special ones from the several on display and brought them back to Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is based on the JB style motif and actively incorporates more modern specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body top is Exotic African Ebony and the back is European Poplar.\u003cbr\u003eThe builder Ales is a big fan of this top material and says it is really rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only does it look cool, but the combination with European Poplar is the best and he likes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is a one-piece maple and the fingerboard is African Ebony.\u003cbr\u003eThe fingerboard is coated and beautifully and carefully finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bridge and tuning machines are HIPSHOT. The scale is 34 inches and the string pitch is 18mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pickups on the neck side are Nordstrand Bis Single and on the bridge side are Nordstrand Bigman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe did not specify the preamp, so we had them set up as a passive circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also specified the controls: neck PU volume, bridge PU (neck coil) volume, bridge PU (bridge coil) volume, and passive tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach coil of the humbucking PU is treated as a single coil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis method is recommended for the passive MOD of the Musicman Stingray, and is very popular due to its wide range of sound variations and high practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feel of playing is very smooth, and the clarity of the pronunciation and the quick but not unpleasant response are extremely attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI liked this feel of playing and decided to bring it back to Japan immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe string vibrations created in this way are output by a high-quality PU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck PU is thick but clear.\u003cbr\u003eThe bridge PU does not lack bass, and the tight, crisp high mids are attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two coils have different characters, and I think it is very useful to be able to freely control this balance in combination with the neck PU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a miraculous guitar that not only fretless lovers but all bassists should try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe truss rod is in good condition.\u003cbr\u003eThe neck is in good condition.\u003cbr\u003eThe body and paint surface have some small scratches, but are generally clean.\u003cbr\u003eThe electrical system is in good condition.\u003cbr\u003eNo obvious modifications were found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls: Neck PU volume, Bridge PU volume (neck coil), Bridge PU volume (bridge coil), Master tone\u003cbr\u003eNut width: 47.6mm\u003cbr\u003eBridge string pitch: 18.0mm\u003cbr\u003eScale: 34Inch\u003cbr\u003eYear of manufacture: 2024\u003cbr\u003eCountry of manufacture: CZECH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGIB's craftsmen will adjust it to make it easier to play before delivering it to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories: None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText: Saga Shunsuke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspector: Hirayama\u003cbr\u003eProduct photos: Miura\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGIB 3-month warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e◯ About GIB, TONIQ warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Maintenance free forever\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor instruments purchased at our store, you can use the \"\"string vibration setup\"\" (usually 4,400 yen) free of charge forever. (Reservation required)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Please present a warranty card with your name written on it.\u003cbr\u003e・Only the person who purchased the instrument at a GIB or TONIQ physical store or online shop is eligible.\u003cbr\u003e・Please bear various expenses such as shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Repurchase price guarantee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you sell the purchased item within 6 months after purchase, we will guarantee the purchase price at our store. The price is 50% for new items and 70% for used items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Defect guarantee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducts sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some products such as consignments, we will repair any malfunctions that occur during normal use within a certain warranty period from the date of purchase free of charge (returns and refunds will only be made if this is not possible).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warranty period is 3 months for used products and 1 year for new products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that even within the warranty period, there will be a fee for the following cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・In the case of malfunctions or damage caused by transportation, movement, dropping, etc.\u003cbr\u003e・In the case of replacing consumables.\u003cbr\u003e・In the case of malfunctions or damage caused by fire, earthquakes, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.\u003cbr\u003e・In the case of malfunctions or damage caused by handling that violates the precautions described in the instruction manual.\u003cbr\u003e・In the case of malfunctions or damage to parts repaired or modified by parties other than our company.\u003cbr\u003e・If the name, model name, serial number, etc. are not written on the warranty card. Or if the wording has been altered.\u003cbr\u003e・If the warranty card is not presented or lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Warranty is only provided for purchases made within Japan)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will ship in a sturdy cardboard box.\u003cbr\u003eWe can also ship overseas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLINE: vwj2699r\u003cbr\u003eemail: info@bassick.jp\u003cbr\u003eTEL: 045 594 7308\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AV BASSES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42614066413677,"sku":"187300356","price":4142.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/5625\/1510\/files\/2760av-41-1.jpg?v=1750753767","url":"https:\/\/bassshop-gib.com\/zh-hans\/products\/used-av-basses-avj5m-fl-africna-ebony-2024-3-910kg-2024-22-gib-yokohama","provider":"Bass Shop Geek IN Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}