{"product_id":"856069","title":"BLACK SMOKER USED Standard Series Beta J5 (Mercedes Blue)","description":"[Consignment Sales Service (Items on Hold)]\u003cbr\u003e BLACK SMOKER is a handmade brand from 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 rosewood fingerboard—are simple, the careful selection of materials is immediately apparent upon playing a single note. The neck shape is slim for enhanced 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. Featuring the standard 21-fret, 5-in-line tuners found in the standard series, it offers a rich resonance without excessive peakiness, making it a versatile instrument suitable for any genre or style, depending on the setup and playing technique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This model features a cool design with a deep blue \"Mercedes Blue\" finish and a tortoiseshell pickguard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In terms of condition, there are some minor scratches, slap marks on the pickguard, and light dents, but it is in relatively good condition overall. The truss rod has plenty of adjustment range, and the neck condition is good with no major issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Weight ≈ 4.08 kg\u003cbr\u003e Accessories: Original gig bag, spec sheet","brand":"BLACK SMOKER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43158553755761,"sku":"856069","price":1945.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/USED__Standard_Series_Beta_J5__Mercedes_Blue__01.jpg?v=1776681802","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/products\/856069","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}