Sugi is a brand founded by Mr. Sugimoto, a legend who has supported Japanese guitar making for many years.
They manufacture high-quality guitars and basses in Nagano Prefecture, and are highly regarded by many musicians.
Their basses are known to be favored by musicians such as Hojin Egawa and Mike Porcaro of TOTO.
This model is the Sugi flagship model, the NB5.
The body top is Claro Walnut, and the back is Honduras Mahogany.
The fingerboard is Riogrande Palisander.
While showcasing Sugi's characteristic use of distinctive woods, the deep brown color gives it a calm and sophisticated appearance.
The neck is a laminated type with a Timeless Timber Maple core.
This technique of laminating multiple pieces of wood to create the neck reduces left-right and individual differences, resulting in greater stability.
The pickup is a Sugi SB-84WP.
The hardware is GOTOH, but these are custom-made by Sugi and optimized for this bass.
Despite being a 24-fret bass, the sound is not overly tight, and is characterized by its open resonance.
For fingerstyle playing, it has a good balance of fullness and definition, and for slap playing, the clarity and wide range feel very pleasing.
This is a bass that clearly demonstrates Sugi's meticulous craftsmanship and modern practicality.
The frets have approximately 80% remaining.
The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck is in good condition.
The body and paintwork have some minor scratches, but are generally clean. There is one paint chip on the side of the body and one near the neck pocket.
The electronics are in good condition.
No obvious modifications were observed.
Controls: Neck pickup volume, bridge pickup volume, tone
Nut width: 44.0mm
Bridge string spacing: 18.0mm
Scale length: 35 inches
Year of manufacture: 2019
Country of manufacture: JAPAN
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.
They are delivered after being adjusted for easy playability by GIB's craftsmen.
Accessories: Gig bag
Text: Mizune Ishikawa
Inspection 담당: Matsunaga
Product Photos: Tei
GIB 3-Month Warranty Included
◯GIB, TONIQ Warranty Information
●Lifetime Free Maintenance
Instruments purchased from our store are eligible for lifetime free "String Vibration Setup" (normally ¥4,400). (Reservation required)
・Please present your warranty card with your name filled in.
・Only applicable to the person who purchased the instrument at a GIB or TONIQ physical store or online shop.
・Please bear the cost of shipping and other miscellaneous expenses.
●Re-purchase Price Guarantee
If you sell your purchased item within 6 months of purchase, we guarantee the buyback price. The price is 50% for new items and 70% for used items.
●Defect Warranty
Basic Co., Ltd. provides a warranty against defects for products sold by the company. With the exception of some items such as consigned goods, we will repair (or refund if repair is not possible) any malfunctions that occur during normal use within a certain warranty period from the date of purchase free of charge.
The warranty period is 3 months for used products and 1 year for new products.
Please note that the following cases will incur a charge even within the warranty period:
* Malfunctions and damage caused by transportation, movement, dropping, etc.
* Replacement of consumables.
* Malfunctions and damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
* Malfunctions and damage caused by handling contrary to the precautions described in the instruction manual.
* Malfunctions or damage to parts repaired or modified by a party other than our company.
* If the warranty certificate does not have your name, model name, serial number, etc. filled in, or if the wording has been altered.
* If the warranty certificate is not presented or is lost.
(Warranty is only provided for purchases made in Japan.)
● Up to 15% OFF with Trade-in
When you use our trade-in service at the time of purchase, the sales price will be 10% off. (Consignment items are excluded. This offer is only applicable if the trade-in value is 15% or more of the selling price.)
Furthermore, if you trade in an instrument eligible for our monthly buyback campaign, the discount rate will be 15%.
We will ship with sufficient packaging.
We also ship internationally.
●Price includes VAT & Duties & Shipping Fee
Free Shipping Worldwide. All import duties and taxes are included in the price. There are no hidden fees upon delivery.
If you return a product, you will be responsible for all shipping and customs fees.
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.
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