【new】Freedom Custom Guitar Research / O.S. Retro Series PJ 5st C.O.Burgundy Mist 4.250kg #1974L【GIB Yokohama】【price included SHIPPING & IMPORT TAX & VAT】

Freedom is a Tokyo-based guitar workshop that enjoys overwhelming support from professional musicians in Japan, and in recent years, its name has begun to resonate overseas.

Originally highly regarded for its repair work, the workshop now focuses on manufacturing, and its creations are loved by many musicians for their high quality and rational design sense.

All basses from this brand are manufactured in Tokyo.

Through strict quality control, the wood used is carefully selected, and any wood that does not meet the standards is not used in the products.

This level of quality control is possible precisely because it is a small workshop.

In that sense, the quality is fundamentally different from that of products made in large factories.

This model is a PJ model specially ordered from GIB.

What is particularly noteworthy is its supreme playability and the sound that musicians truly desire in a PJ.

The neck, carefully crafted using stainless steel frets while respecting Fender's conventions, is truly top-notch.

While it doesn't have a particularly unique shape, that's precisely why its basic quality stands out. The sharp response, speedy and wide-range sound contributes to its high playability.

A major issue with PJ basses is the unique sound when mixed; this may be something PJ enthusiasts are already accepting.

The strangely distorted phase nuance can sometimes be negative.

Few brands have their own solutions for this balance, but Freedom has one.

For the P pickup, the balance between the number of turns and wire length is adjusted by using a dummy pole piece for one of the 3rd strings.

For the J pickup, the shielding is higher than usual to maintain a refined balance when mixed.

This is very rational for PJ-style basses, where noise cancellation in the mix is ​​not possible.

The color is a sophisticated burgundy, finished with lacquer.

The more you play it, the more the sound and appearance will change.

Personally, I don't think one is superior to the other between lacquer and urethane, but I requested a lacquer finish with the hope that you would enjoy the changes and cherish it for a long time. Few brands can produce a 5-string PJ bass of this quality.

That's why so many working musicians use it.

A masterpiece that combines the PJ style with the timeless value of Fender.

Highly recommended without reservation.

SPECS

BODY: Alder 2pc

NECK: Maple, 34in Scale

GRIP: FCGR U

F. BOARD: Indian Rosewood (340R)

NUT: Silicone Oiled Bone

FRET: FCGR Eternal Fret 014WARM / 20F

FINISH: C.O. Burgundy Mist / MH (N.C. Lacquer)

PICKUP: (N) FCGR Original 5st. PB / (B) FCGR Original 5st. JB (19mm Pitch)

Delivered after being adjusted for easy playability by GIB's craftsmen.

Accessories: Gig bag, spec sheet

Text: Ryoma Terao

Inspection 담당: Higashie

Product photos: Tei

Manufacturer's warranty included

● Up to 15% OFF with trade-in

When purchasing, you will receive a 10% discount on the sales price when you use our trade-in service. (Consignment items are excluded. Applicable only if the trade-in value is 15% or more of the sales price.)

Furthermore, if you trade in an instrument eligible for our monthly buyback campaign, the discount rate will be 15%.

◯ GIB, TONIQ Warranty

● 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.

● Guaranteed Buyback Price

If you sell your purchased item within 6 months of purchase, we guarantee a buyback price. The price is 50% for new items and 70% for used items.

● Warranty Against Defects

Basic Co., Ltd. provides a warranty against defects for products sold by the company. Excluding 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 items and 1 year for new items.

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 parties other than our company.

* If the warranty card does not have your name, model name, serial number, etc. filled in. Or, if the text has been altered.

* If the warranty certificate is not presented or is lost.

(Warranty is only valid for purchases made within Japan.)

We 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.