Description
Modern Performance Meets Vintage Soul The Xotic XJ-1T 5-string combines classic vintage Jazz Bass warmth and feel with cutting-edge modern electronics and precision craftsmanship. This custom shop-order model features a bold Magenta Metallic finish with a Matching Headstock, completed in a tasteful Medium Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer treatment.
Custom Finish & Medium Aged Treatment
- Magenta Metallic w/ Matching Headstock: A striking custom color paired with a matching headstock, offering a unique, high-impact look that stands out on any stage.
- Medium Aged Lacquer: Expertly aged nitrocellulose finish recreating natural lacquer checking, subtle edge wear, and the comfortable broken-in feel of a well-loved instrument.
- Rosewood Pickup Covers: Features custom wooden pickup covers that seamlessly blend with the rosewood fingerboard.
Tonewoods & Playability
- Alder Body & Rosewood Fingerboard: The classic tonewood pairing delivering a warm, focused mid-range, rich resonance, and smooth overall balance.
- Jescar FW47104 Frets: Premium fretwork ensuring effortless playability and precise intonation across all 22 frets.
- Luminova Side Position Markers: Glow-in-the-dark side dots provide high visibility on dark stages.
- Hipshot Ultra Light Tuners & Xotic Type-A Bridge: High-precision hardware providing rock-solid tuning stability and optimal string vibration transfer.
High-Versatility Active/Passive Circuit
Equipped with Raw Vintage J-Style Pickups and the proprietary Xotic Bass Preamp, this bass adapts seamlessly to any genre, playing style, or recording session.
- 3-Band Active EQ: Precise control over Treble, Middle, and Bass frequencies.
- Mid-Frequency Switch: Toggle between 400Hz and 800Hz to shape mid-range presence.
- Bright Switch: Boosts upper harmonics for added clarity and slap-bass snap.
- Series / Parallel Switch: Instantly switch between classic transparent J-Bass single-coil tones (Parallel) and thick, punchy humbucker-like output (Series).
- Active / Passive Push-Pull: Instant switching between modern active firepower and organic vintage passive response.
Specifications
- Model: XJ-1T 5st
- Body Wood: Alder
- Finish: Magenta Metallic (Matching Headstock / Medium Aged Nitrocellulose)
- Neck Wood: Maple (22 Frets)
- Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood
- Frets: Jescar FW47104
- Position Markers: Luminova (Side Dots)
- Tuning Machines: Hipshot Ultra Light Clover
- Bridge: Xotic TYPE-A
- Pickups: Raw Vintage J-Style (with Rosewood Pickup Covers)
- Preamp: Xotic Bass Preamp (3-Band EQ)
- Controls: 2 Volume (Push/Pull for Active/Passive & Series/Parallel), 1 Tone, 3-Band EQ, Mid-Frequency Switch, Bright Switch
- Weight: Approx. 4.48 kg (9.88 lbs)
- Condition: Brand New (Factory Aged)
- Accessories: Original Xotic Gig Bag, Full Manufacturer Warranty
Reverb Buyer Protection
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