{"product_id":"192746585","title":"【new】De Gier \/ Bebop 5 Firemist Silver 4.345kg #453【GIB Yokohama】","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eDe Gier is a Dutch brand founded in 1996 by Sander De Gier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe originally focused on creating unique and modern bass guitars, but now his products primarily emphasize Fender-style designs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile the brand was already highly regarded, the release of the BeBop, a JB-style model, has been so successful that it has kept him completely occupied with production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCurrently, in addition to Fender styles, they also offer unique models incorporating Gibson styles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI first encountered De Gier at the Guitar Summit held in Germany in 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt first glance, its presence filled me with anticipation, and that feeling was confirmed the moment I strummed the strings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI was so overwhelmed by the incredible quality that I began negotiations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInitially, 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.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany other brands exhibited at Guitar Summit, and I spoke with various builders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDe Gier came up several times, and it seemed their capabilities were widely known.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeveral builders even mentioned ordering custom basses from De Gier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat's how highly regarded the brand is in Europe and America.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd I myself hold it in the highest regard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis model is their mega-hit, the BeBop 5.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarcus Miller purchased a prototype of this model, and Richard Bona ordered one shortly after.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt continues to be highly regarded by true musicians like them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe body is alder, and the fretboard is rosewood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA classic combination that produces a rich midrange.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bridge is an original style custom-ordered from ETS, and the tuning machines are GOTOH RES-O-LITE.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe color is a vibrant and beautiful Firemist Silver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir coloring skills are among the best in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDe Gier uses various pickups depending on the individual instrument, but this particular instrument uses Lollar pickups.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA custom-wound original model made exclusively for the BeBop5.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile it's basically a passive circuit, it also features a custom Vanderkley Fatboost function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt slightly boosts the low frequencies, and by lowering the impedance, it reduces high-frequency loss, resulting in a nuance that feels like both the low and high frequencies are boosted simultaneously.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sound is already complete in passive mode, but simply pushing it a little further seems to give it an even more intense impact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis minimalist yet highly effective design is sure to impress all bassists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe third knob is the passive tone control, but the tone effect can be adjusted using a push-pull switch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen rolling back the tone, you might want to round off the high frequencies for a warmer sound, or conversely, strongly emphasize the high-mids.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNormally, this would be adjusted by the capacitor choice, but this function allows you to easily select either.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fourth knob is a rotary switch, which turns the Fatboost on and off.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite being a 5-string bass, the 3rd and 4th strings retain a pleasant, open nuance with a nice low-mid, while the 1st and 2nd strings retain a harmonically rich midrange.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd the 5th string retains the trebly, characteristic JB feel, overflowing with a fresh, vibrant tone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is exactly what we've been looking for in a 5-string JB.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe promise you'll be impressed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e●SPECS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlder Body\u003cbr\u003eMaple Neck\u003cbr\u003eRosewood Fingerboard\u003cbr\u003eDots Inlays\u003cbr\u003eBone Nut\u003cbr\u003eLollar Pickups\u003cbr\u003eFiremist Silver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelivered after being adjusted for easy playability by GIB's craftsmen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccessories: Gig bag, hex wrench, spec sheet, warranty card\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eText: Terao\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspection: Higashie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct photos: Tei\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e●Price includes VAT \u0026amp; Duties \u0026amp; Shipping Fee\u003cbr\u003eFree Shipping Worldwide. All import duties and taxes are included in the price. There are no hidden fees upon delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you return a product, you will be responsible for all shipping and customs fees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: All electronic devices, such as effect pedals and amplifiers, are set for use in Japan.\u003cbr\u003ePlease be sure to check the voltage and power specifications of your country before purchasing and using.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Gier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45488686497901,"sku":"192746585","price":7602.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/5625\/1510\/files\/0711de-31_01.jpg?v=1784695479","url":"https:\/\/bassshop-gib.com\/zh\/products\/192746585","provider":"Bass Shop Geek IN Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}