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BLACK SMOKER  |  Product Code: 805080

BLACK SMOKER Standard Series Beta J4 (3 Tone Sunburst/Block)

Regular price $2,271.00
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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

The Beta J4, featuring block position and neck binding, is now in stock!

"BLACK SMOKER" is a handmade brand from BLACK CLOUD, a workshop in Nagano Prefecture, a mecca for musical instrument manufacturing where many brands are located. This brand has already gained popularity among many professional musicians for its high-quality sound, playability, and looks. It is a notable brand created by representative Kuroiwa, who has been involved in the design and manufacturing of numerous manufacturers and models, and young builder Yanagisawa, who co-creates it.

The JB features a simple, standard, and classic alder body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, and a 60s JB base, but with block positioning and binding. Its simple specs allow you to feel the attention to detail, and you'll be convinced with just one note. That attention to detail is also evident in its playability, with a slim yet firm-grip neck profile and an easy-to-play setup, making it suitable for players of all styles.

The pickups are original, and a mini switch on the control panel allows you to switch between series and parallel pickups, giving you a powerful humbucker-like sound. The color is the classic "3-Tone Sunburst," and the combination of a slightly lighter color and white pearl PG gives it a retro look.

While the Tradmaster has a lacquer and aged finish, this model has a urethane finish. It produces a clear sound that produces every note clearly and stands out even in a band ensemble.


Body Wood: Alder
Neck Wood: Maple
F.Board Wood : Indian Rosewood / Block Binding
Neck Shape: C Shape
Scale: 864mm/21F
Nut/Width: Bone/38mm
Fret: Medium Jumbo NS
Radius: 305R
Hardware Color: Chrome
Machinehead: GOTOH GB11W
Bridge: GOTOH 404BO-4
Pickups: BLACK SMOKER
Electronics: 2Vol, 1Tone, Mini SW (Series/Parallel)
Neck Finish: Urethane
Body Finish: Urethane

Gig bag included

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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.

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

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■ Other

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* Warranty

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* Voltage

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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.

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

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