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Freedom Custom Guitar Research  |  Product Code: 834749

Freedom Custom Guitar Research CS Rhino 4st Ash/Rose (WBLD2)

Regular price $4,535.00
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Product Condition
Brand New Unused, as sold.
Mint Like new, no flaws.
Excellent Barely used, very minor wear.
Very Good Light wear, fully functional.
Good Visible wear, plays fine.
Fair Heavy wear, still playable.

Description

Freedom's original model Rhino, made with ash/rosewood!

Freedom Custom Guitar Research boasts world-renowned Japanese manufacturing techniques and extensive knowledge and experience in guitar mechanics and tone. Trusted by professional musicians, the company's basses are always made with carefully selected, high-quality materials. From seasoning, which has the greatest impact on the neck's stability and strength, to precise woodworking, fretting, painting, and even factory setup, every step is handled by a dedicated expert. All of these processes are carried out in the company's own workshop in downtown Tokyo, resulting in truly handmade basses.

It is no exaggeration to say that the Rhino was born from the relationships they have cultivated with artists and music stores over the years.Every Rhino is carefully crafted by hand using the finest materials, just like instruments from the world's top brands, as a tool for the artists who create it to play freely, with every instrument carefully designed, from the neck grip and balance to the EQ, pickup tone settings, control placement, and even the sound of the instrument itself.

The original pickups, developed to match the 19mm string spacing, are so well made that even the coil materials used for the 4-string and 5-string models are different.You can feel their extraordinary attention to detail and passion for craftsmanship in everything from the original 2-band EQ preamp to the control knobs made from machined aluminum.

In addition, the unique, patented neck joint mechanism, ARIMIZO & 1-point joint, controls the sound by changing the pressure at the neck joint, allowing you to adjust the sound from a tight sound that is effective for solid rock and low-end resolution to an open sound with plenty of overtones, allowing you to enjoy a variety of sound changes with just one wrench.

This instrument features a lightweight ash body and rosewood fingerboard, and produces a familiar sound with a well-balanced, solid low range and the sticky, lustrous high range that only a rosewood fingerboard can provide.Of course, the mid-range is also full of punch when played with force, and while it has a rich sound that makes it feel more than sufficient even as a passive guitar, you can also enjoy a powerful active sound by setting the EQ more aggressively, making it a high-quality guitar that can be used on the job.

This is a reliable main bass that can be used for pop, funk, fusion, and even rock!
Be sure to try out the Rhino custom model!

Freedom original gig case, warranty card, spec sheet, wrench, etc.


■Body: Light Weight Ash 2pc.
Neck: Maple
■Fingerboard: Rosewood (280R) w/Abalone Oval Inlays & Luminlay Side Dots
■Scale: 34 inches
■Grip: FCGR U-Shape
■Joint: ARIMIZO & 1 Point Joint
■Nut: Silicone Oiled Bone
■Fret: FCGR Eternal Frets 016 WARM / 21F
■Tuner: Gotoh GB9
■Bridge: S510B-4
■Nut Width: 38mm
■Bridge Spacing: 19mm
■Electronics: Bell Bottom Pickups / Rhino Preamp
■Finish: Semi Gloss for Neck (NC Lacquer) / Gloss for Body (Poly)
■Color: White Blonde 2 (WBLD2)
■Control: 2 Volume, Tone, Preamp On/Off Switch Treble(Boost/Cut), Bass(Boost)
Weight: ≒4.21kg

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Please Note

The following information applies to international orders.

■ Condition

Items with “USED” in the product name are pre-owned and will be delivered as shown in the photos. Signs of wear may be present. All items are function-tested by our staff and rechecked before dispatch.

■ Stock

Many products are stocked across Ikebe stores in Japan. As a result, shipment may take several days. In-store sales may also cause items to sell out. If an item is unavailable, we will contact you promptly; in that case, the order will be canceled and any payment will be refunded.

■ Shipping

We ship via FedEx. Shipments are fully insured against damage or loss during transit.

  • Asia: 10–20 days (estimated)
  • North America & Oceania: 20–30 days (estimated)

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* Warranty

Our product warranty is valid only within Japan.

* Voltage

All electrical products are intended for the Japanese market and are designed for 100 V operation.

About us

Founded in 1975, Ikebe Music is one of Japan's largest general music stores.Thanks to its long history and proven track record, it has earned the trust of musicians and music fans not only in Japan but around the world.

Ikebe Music ships not only within Japan, but also overseas.As a well-known retailer of used musical instruments in Japan, we have a wide selection of used and vintage instruments.

We have a wide variety of unusual and rare instruments, so please take a look.Please note that we do not list new products, as our contracts with our suppliers prohibit international shipping.

About our stores

In Japan, we have about 30 stores in Tokyo (Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Akihabara) and Osaka.

We have just opened our flagship store, IKESHIBU (IKEBE SHIBUYA), in Shibuya, Tokyo, which brings together numerous musical instrument specialty stores and serves as a hub for entertainment culture.

Please be sure to stop by if you are visiting Japan.

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About Shipping

We carefully pack every item with protective materials to ensure it arrives safely.
The photos above show an example of how we securely pack a bass guitar for shipping.