{"product_id":"861319","title":"Baker USED B1 (Trans Blue) [SN.227] Baker","description":"Gene Baker, having achieved a brilliant career at the Fender Custom Shop and Gibson Custom Shop, has emerged as an outstanding and unique builder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We've received a used pair of USA-made Baker shoes, the predecessor to the current b3 model!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Gene Baker boasts a diverse guitar-making career, having worked at Fender Custom Shop, Gibson Custom Shop, and more recently, presided over the D'Angelico Custom Shop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Gene Baker is particularly well-known for his collaborations with Robben Ford during his time at Fender, including the Robben Ford signature model and the development of the Showmaster. His brand is dedicated to creating the best guitars that players desire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The body features a beautifully curved flame maple top with a mahogany back, and the neck is a mahogany with a rosewood fingerboard, resulting in a superb, resonant sound with rich vibrations in both the neck and body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The guitar features two now-discontinued Dimarzio Virtual PAF pickups. Thanks to Virtual Vintage technology, it achieves a three-dimensional tone that suppresses muddiness in the lower strings while keeping the higher strings clear and not harsh on the ears. It offers a good balance between high and low frequencies, resulting in a tone that is less harsh in the treble and less muddy in the bass. This makes it ideal for those who prioritize clarity over thickness, and who desire a vintage feel without muddiness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Please take this opportunity to experience the exquisite sound and quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *Regarding the condition, there are no noticeable dents or damage to the frets, and approximately 70% of the frets remain. The truss rod also has plenty of adjustment range.\u003cbr\u003e There are no signs of desoldering, and the electrical system is in good working order.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *Please refer to the photos for any particularly noticeable large scratches or damage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Made in 2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Genuine domestic product\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Accessories: Hard case, Letter of Authenticity (1\/9\/2002)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *Please note that items handled at our reuse stores are pre-owned and only one of each is available. Therefore, we will prioritize customers who place an order.\u003cbr\u003e Please be aware of this beforehand when making inquiries or requesting reservations.\u003cbr\u003e Customers viewing product pages other than the Ikebe Musical Instruments website should place their order via \"View product page at authorized retailer\" or \"Go to the music store's purchase page.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct Specifications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Body:Maple Top，Mahogany Back\u003cbr\u003e Neck: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e Fingerboard: Rosewood\u003cbr\u003e Pickups:DiMarzio DP196 Virtual PAF Neck \u0026amp; DP197 Virtual PAF Bridge\u003cbr\u003e Controls: 2Volume, 1Tone, 3Way Toggle Switch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Weight ≈ 3.83 kg","brand":"Baker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43497500541041,"sku":"861319","price":1845.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/861319_01.jpg?v=1782038530","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/products\/861319","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}