【used】De Gier / Soulmate 4 Deep Burnt Orange 2023 3.740kg #161【GIB Yokohama】

De Gier is a Dutch brand founded in 1996 by Sander De Gier.
He originally focused on creating unique and modern bass guitars, but now primarily produces products in a Fender-style.

While the brand was already highly regarded, since releasing the BeBop, a JB-style model, its exceptional quality has kept him completely occupied with that project.

Currently, in addition to Fender styles, they also offer unique models incorporating Thunderbird styles.

I first encountered De Gier at the Guitar Summit held in Germany in 2022.

At first glance, its presence filled me with anticipation, and that feeling turned into certainty the moment I strummed the strings.

I was so overwhelmed by the incredible quality that I began negotiations.

Initially, sales to Japan were difficult for various reasons, but after persistent negotiations, we have now been able to begin sales. (It was truly amazing, and I absolutely wanted to introduce it to Japanese musicians, so I persisted quite a bit.)

Many other brands exhibited at Guitar Summit, and I spoke with various builders.

De Gier came up several times, and it seemed their skill was widely known.

Several builders even mentioned ordering custom basses from De Gier.

That's how highly regarded the brand is in Europe and America.

And I myself hold them in the highest regard as well.

This model is their specialty: a Fender-style P-bass.

The body is alder, and the fretboard is rosewood—a classic combination of woods.

The bridge is the original style, and the tuners are Hipshot.

The color is Deep Burnt Orange.

It has an elegant and striking appearance. (It seems to be inspired by cars.)

I feel that De Gier's coloring, including their sense of color, is among the best in the world.

The pickups are made by Nordstrand.

It's built with a simple passive circuit featuring only volume and tone controls.

The sound is vibrant and lively, with a rich bass, full midrange, and juicy treble.

It fulfills the range required of a bass in an ensemble while resonating with the bassist's heartstrings.

It promises to impress.

●SPECS

Alder body
Maple neck
Rosewood fingerboard
Dot inlays
Chrome bridge and tuners
Small frets
Nordstrand NP4v pickup
Bone nut
Deep Burnt Orange finish
Dark Tortoise pickguard
Vol, Tone

Manufacturer's comment: "This beautiful color belongs to our Muscle Color range. It’s an original 1970 Dodge color."

Fret life is approximately 90%.

The truss rod is in good condition.

The neck is in good condition.
The body and paintwork are generally clean.
The electronics are in good condition.
No obvious modifications were observed.
Controls: Volume, Tone
Neck width (nut): 43.9mm
Bridge string spacing: 20.0mm
Scale: 34 inches
Year of manufacture: 2023
Country of manufacture: NEDERLAND

During setup, we use our original GIB BASIC / Standard Bass Strings.

These strings are characterized by their straightforward sound and stable playability, naturally bringing out the instrument's inherent character.

These are highly reliable strings that we actually use in our repair and setup workshops.

Please enjoy these strings, which aim to be a new standard for bassists.

We deliver the instrument after GIB's craftsmen have adjusted it for easy playability.

Accessories: Original gig bag
Inspection 담당: Oshima
Product photos: Higashie

●Price includes VAT & Duties & Shipping Fee
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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.