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Bass Guitars | Electric Bass | 5-string and 6-string (multi-string bass)
Used | Condition: Very Good
Freedom Custom Guitar Research  |  SKU : 864542

Freedom Custom Guitar Research USED Retro JB-5st Mod. '24

$2,625.00
Frais de livraison calculés lors du paiement.
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.
FAQ

Description
A great bargain on a used item that's in good condition but has been modified!

[Items sold on consignment]

Freedom Custom Guitar Research combines advanced instrument-making techniques with extensive knowledge of guitar mechanics and sound. They carefully select only the finest woods, and each stage, from seasoning (drying and adjusting the wood) crucial for neck stability, to precise woodworking, painting, and setup, is handled by specialized experts. Their uncompromising, high-quality, handmade basses have earned the deep trust of professional musicians.

This 5-string model from the Retro series has received high praise from professionals.
Originally, this was an Active JB5 with an alder/rosewood body, JB-type pickups, an original preamp, and a vintage bridge with spiral saddles. However, the previous owner had the pickups, assembly, and bridge replaced by a professional. The tuners were originally HIPSHOT paddle type, and the neck is a '66 style with celluloid/dot finish.

The pickups are Bartolini PB-type and dual J-type pickups, with the wood cavity routed out. The preamp has been completely rebuilt with a passive circuit after removing the entire control plate. With a master volume, 3-way pickup selector (rotary switch), tone control, and rear pickup wiring switch (60's position single-coil / 70's position single-coil / parallel / series), you can enjoy a wide range of tones despite it being a passive circuit.

There is a small paint chip on the headstock, some minor scratches and scuffs on the body, and faint traces of the original bridge's mounting are visible, but there is no major damage, and overall it has a very clean appearance. The neck also has some light scratches, but is in very good condition. The fretboard and frets are also in excellent condition.
The neck is in good condition, the truss rod is working well, and there are no concerns about the frets or electronics.

The wooden part of the pickup section has been sanded down and cannot be restored to its original condition, hence the discounted price.
Be sure to check it out!


Freedom gig bag, spec sheet, cloth, original parts (pickups, preamp assembly, bridge, pickguard (JJ))


Body: 2-piece Alder
Neck: 1pc. Maple
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood (280R)
Inlay: Pearloid Dots & White Binding
Scale: 34 Inch
Frets: 21F (Stainless WARM Frets)
Color: CO Wine - MH
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Pickups: Bartolini P + Dual J
Electronics: Passive
Bridge: HIPSHOT Style B
Controls: Master Volume, PU Selector, Tone, Coil Select Switch for Bridge PU (60's J / 70's J / Parallel / Series)
Weight: ≈4.45kg

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■ 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.

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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.

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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.

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About Shipping

We carefully pack every item with protective materials to ensure it arrives safely.
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Regarding handling of used products

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