{"product_id":"854351","title":"BLACK SMOKER Standard Series Beta J5 XL (Midnight Blue with Turquoise Flake)","description":"Our flagship brand, \"BLACK SMOKER,\" has released its standard series in the \"Midnight Blue with Turquoise Flake\" color, which was first unveiled at YOKOHAMA MUSIC STYLE!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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, which is already generating buzz among many professional musicians for its high sense of style and high quality in terms of sound, playability, and looks, is a noteworthy brand created by three people: Mr. Kuroiwa, the representative who has been involved in the design and manufacture of numerous manufacturers and models; Mr. Yanagisawa, a young builder who creates with him; and Mr. Itasaka, a builder who has honed his skills at a long-established Japanese brand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This standard model boasts consistent popularity since the brand's inception, offering excellent cost performance. Its simple, classic specifications allow you to fully appreciate the brand's true value, combining practicality with individuality. While the specifications—alder body, maple neck, and ebony fingerboard—are simple, the careful selection of materials is immediately apparent upon playing a single note. The neck shape is slimmed down for playability without sacrificing the core of the sound, the original pickups faithfully reproduce the body's resonance while producing a rich tone, and the smooth setup ensures effortless playing. In short, this bass conveys the sheer quality of its construction. The mini-switch for series\/parallel pickup selection isn't a gimmick with excessive boost; it delivers a truly \"usable\" sound in both positions. Furthermore, the 5-string model features a slightly longer 34.5-inch (876mm) neck, further enhancing intonation and clarity in the lower frets, while maintaining a new setting that feels virtually unnatural to play. The 21-fret, 5-in-line tuners, which are standard on the Standard Series, are of course still present, and while it has a rich tone, it doesn't have an excessive peakiness, making it a versatile instrument that can handle any genre or sound depending on the setup and playing style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This model is a special edition created for the YOKOHAMA MUSIC STYLE exhibition. The striking Midnight Blue with Turquoise Flake color scheme is a first for this model and attracted a lot of attention at the event. You can enjoy the changing colors depending on the angle of the light, so it's sure to shine on stage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e While the TradMaster models that have been mainstream in recent years feature a lacquer and aged finish, this standard model uses a urethane finish, achieving high cost performance while maintaining the exact same build quality. Rather than asserting its individuality with trebly attacks or excessive power, this bass is characterized by a \"cutting through\" sound that stands out when blended with other parts in an ensemble. Perhaps this is the kind of model that the modern scene has truly been asking for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Due to its limited production run as a handmade instrument, this highly-regarded brand has very limited availability. With playability and sound recognized by professionals, this bass is already making a name for itself in the music scene. Experience its exceptional quality for yourself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody Wood: Alder\u003cbr\u003e Neck Wood: Maple\u003cbr\u003e Fingerboard Wood: Ebony\u003cbr\u003e Neck Shape: C Shape\u003cbr\u003e Scale: 876mm \/ 21F\u003cbr\u003e Nut\/Width: Bone \/ 48mm\u003cbr\u003e Frets: Medium Jumbo NS\u003cbr\u003e Radius: 305R\u003cbr\u003e HW Color: Black\u003cbr\u003e Machineheads: GOTOH GB528\u003cbr\u003e Bridge: GOTOH 404BO-5\u003cbr\u003e Pickups: BLACK SMORKER\u003cbr\u003e Electronics: 2Vol, 1Tone, Mini SW (Series\/Parallel)\u003cbr\u003e Neck Finish: Urethane\u003cbr\u003e Body Finish: Urethane\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Gig bag included","brand":"BLACK SMOKER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43110557384817,"sku":"854351","price":2823.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/Standard_Series_Beta_J5_XL__Midnight_Blue_with_Turquoise_Flake__01.jpg?v=1774954976","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/products\/854351","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}