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Kenneth Lawrence Instruments | Product Code:
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Kenneth Lawrence Instruments Custom Chambered Brase II 5st/34 (Premium Koa Top)
Sale price
$15,299.00
Regular price
$16,998.00
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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. |
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Kenneth Lawrence Instruments Custom Chambered Brase II 5st/34 (Prem...
Sale price
$15,299.00
Regular price
$16,998.00
Unit price
/
Unavailable
Description
Description
[Bass Collection 15th Anniversary]
This is the first time we have a brand new, top-quality item in stock!
Founded in 1986, Kenneth Lawrence Instruments is a world-class custom guitar and bass manufacturer based in Arcata, California, amidst the natural beauty of northern California. Luthier Ken Lawrence is best known for the guitars he built for Metallica's James Hetfield, but his high-quality custom basses, crafted by Lawrence, who is also a professional bassist, are well-known among bass enthusiasts.
In consideration of the environment, Lawrence avoids using rare materials as much as possible and is committed to using sustainable wood, and each instrument is carefully crafted and finished by hand without compromise, with specifications that vary from one to another to meet the individual needs of each customer. Because he places importance on making instruments that satisfy each order rather than meeting a large number of demands, he produces a very limited number of instruments per year, ranging from just a dozen to 20.
We had been searching for a special piece to celebrate the 15th anniversary of our bass collection, and we were given this rare opportunity to introduce such a wonderful piece.
This chambered model of the "Brase II" features a premium Hawaiian Koa top on a hollow one-piece alder body and is set up in low B specifications.
This is a wonderful guitar with a rich, firm midrange thanks to the alder wood and a spacious sound thanks to the chamber structure. Unlike the previously completed Brace I, which has a high C specification, this one has a low B/HIPSHOT bridge. (You can also use this in a high C specification if you prefer and get very good results.)
Due to the small number of units produced, there are very few of them available on the used market, let alone new ones, and it is extremely difficult to find a special one among them.
If you're interested, please consider this opportunity!
MONO gig bag, spec sheet, instruction manual (English), wrench, etc.
■Body Top: Premium Figured Hawaiian Koa (*New Compound Radius/Beveling On Body)
■Body: 1pc. Alder (Chambered)
■Neck: Eastern Hard Rock Maple w/ 80 Years Old Infian Rosewood Stringers / Dual Acting SS Trusrod
■Fingerboard: African Ebony w/ Blind Binding
■Scale/Spacing: 34 Inch / 19mm
■Frets: 24
■Finish: Hand-Rubbed Oil and Hard Wax
■Pickup: Nordstrand Dual J Pickups in Ebony Covers
■Electronics: Michael Pope [FLEX CORE] 4 Band EQ
■Controls: Volume/Passive Tone, Pan, Treble, Upper Mids/Lower Mids, Bass, 2 x Mid Frequency Switch for Upper & Lower Mids, Active/Passive Switch
Weight: ≒3.98kg
This is the first time we have a brand new, top-quality item in stock!
Founded in 1986, Kenneth Lawrence Instruments is a world-class custom guitar and bass manufacturer based in Arcata, California, amidst the natural beauty of northern California. Luthier Ken Lawrence is best known for the guitars he built for Metallica's James Hetfield, but his high-quality custom basses, crafted by Lawrence, who is also a professional bassist, are well-known among bass enthusiasts.
In consideration of the environment, Lawrence avoids using rare materials as much as possible and is committed to using sustainable wood, and each instrument is carefully crafted and finished by hand without compromise, with specifications that vary from one to another to meet the individual needs of each customer. Because he places importance on making instruments that satisfy each order rather than meeting a large number of demands, he produces a very limited number of instruments per year, ranging from just a dozen to 20.
We had been searching for a special piece to celebrate the 15th anniversary of our bass collection, and we were given this rare opportunity to introduce such a wonderful piece.
This chambered model of the "Brase II" features a premium Hawaiian Koa top on a hollow one-piece alder body and is set up in low B specifications.
This is a wonderful guitar with a rich, firm midrange thanks to the alder wood and a spacious sound thanks to the chamber structure. Unlike the previously completed Brace I, which has a high C specification, this one has a low B/HIPSHOT bridge. (You can also use this in a high C specification if you prefer and get very good results.)
Due to the small number of units produced, there are very few of them available on the used market, let alone new ones, and it is extremely difficult to find a special one among them.
If you're interested, please consider this opportunity!
■Body Top: Premium Figured Hawaiian Koa (*New Compound Radius/Beveling On Body)
■Body: 1pc. Alder (Chambered)
■Neck: Eastern Hard Rock Maple w/ 80 Years Old Infian Rosewood Stringers / Dual Acting SS Trusrod
■Fingerboard: African Ebony w/ Blind Binding
■Scale/Spacing: 34 Inch / 19mm
■Frets: 24
■Finish: Hand-Rubbed Oil and Hard Wax
■Pickup: Nordstrand Dual J Pickups in Ebony Covers
■Electronics: Michael Pope [FLEX CORE] 4 Band EQ
■Controls: Volume/Passive Tone, Pan, Treble, Upper Mids/Lower Mids, Bass, 2 x Mid Frequency Switch for Upper & Lower Mids, Active/Passive Switch
Weight: ≒3.98kg
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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)
Shipping costs are calculated based on the delivery address and confirmed at the time of dispatch.
■ Taxes & Duties
Import duties, taxes, and fees are the buyer’s responsibility and are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These fees are typically collected by the carrier upon delivery or at pickup. Please check with your country’s customs office for details before purchasing.
■ Other
We cannot declare a reduced item value or mark purchases as gifts.
* 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.
Tokyo area
Osaka area
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.
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