Xotic XTB-1T 5st (Dark Candy Apple Red/ASH/M) [Lacquer Heavy Aged]

The "XTB-1T" is an OPB-style guitar with an aged lacquer finish.

Xotic is a brand that has its workshop in California, the mecca of instrument making in the United States, and produces instruments with the feel and high quality unique to the US. This instrument is from the "XTB" series, which is assembled in Japan. While adopting the OPB style, the progenitor of electric basses that has a strong following, it is made with a modern approach that provides versatile controls to suit a wide range of uses, good playability that responds to any playing style, and excellent durability. Furthermore, it is known as a high-quality instrument, with woodworking done in one of Japan's leading workshops, assembly by dedicated builders, and high-quality setup and quality control using PLEK, and is truly the "best tool" for making music, receiving much praise from professionals and amateurs both domestically and internationally.

This instrument is a 5-string bass in the style of an early 1950s OPB bass, featuring an ash body, maple neck, and maple fingerboard. The finish is a traditional lacquer, and while it has an aged appearance, it has a dignified sound that sounds like it has already been played for a long time, with a straight tone that has had unnecessary harshness removed and a rich harmonic content. The crispness across all frequencies and the well-balanced presence of the highs and high-mids are impressive, and the sound is well-balanced down to the low B string.

A key feature of this brand's basses is the preamp, which is an original active preamp designed to cover a full range of boost while minimizing tonal alteration. The diverse controls may seem complicated at first glance, but each one is precisely intended to support the player in creating a solid sound. The hardware is also carefully selected, featuring the highly regarded Hipshot Ultralight tuners and Hipshot B-Style bridge, resulting in excellent sound quality and a level of playability that inspires confidence.

The two mini switches on the top of the body allow you to switch between the mid-range frequency band (400Hz/800Hz) and the high-range frequency band (6KHz/12KHz), which are crucial for the bass sound. Once you get used to them, they are very convenient for making fine adjustments instantly to the blend, thickness, and tone of the sound in an ensemble. In addition, there is an active/passive switch, a master tone control, and a preamp gain adjustment trim on the back panel, making this a versatile and supportive bass that has the qualities to become the best partner for any player.

This brand's basses are designed with the player in mind, down to the smallest detail, such as luminous side position markers for excellent visibility on stage. This particular instrument also boasts a heavily aged look with bold distressing. Crafted with an ultra-thin finish that delivers rich resonance and sustain, it's a pleasure to look at and produces a richer, more textured sound. Please enjoy its outstanding looks and sound that lives up to expectations.

[plek date/ 1st:1.77mm, 2nd:1.88mm, 3rd: 1.99mm, 4th: 2.09mm, 5th: 2.21mm]

Weight: ≈4.35kg
S/N: #018

Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Maple
Fret: Jescar 47104 - 21 Frets
Scale: 34 inches
Body: Ash
Finish: Lacquer Finish
Color: Dark Candy Apple Red(Heavy Aged)
Pick Up: Xotic original pickup
Bridge: Hipshot B Style
Control: 1 Volume (Pull to Passive), 1 Tone, 3 Band EQ (Xotic Preamp) and Mid / Bright Switch