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  1. [Multiple] Atelier Z M245 + Z-Plus JHJ / Bacchus Handmade WL-DX4

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     For sale [Multiple] Atelier Z M245 + Z-Plus JHJ / Bacchus Handmade WL-DX4

    Hello! I have multiple Japanese boutique basses for sale, I'm offloading to buy a custom 6 strings Atelier Z so I'd like to let go of the ones I haven't used much. Prices are negotiable since I need them gone asap. Shipping will be depending on your location but within continental US it...
    $1,300.00 to $1,600.00
  2. Jason Bonilla

    “NBD” another Sugi has entered the states!

    Not really NBD as I’ve had it about a week now, Geek-In-Box had a store wide sale on reverb I thought was a good opportunity to score a new Sugi for lower than some are going used. GIB was great to work with, FedEx was pretty slow in the customs side of things. I have been admiring Sugi basses...
  3. StudioWorksLG

    NBD: 80s Japanese encore(?) p bass (for free!)

    My 90s indie rock dad has retrieved an old bass of his from a mate’s house for me to repair and potentially brutalise onstage and/or via mods. It looks like an encore but the logo’s been sanded off, anyone able to confirm? Neck plate just boasts “made in Japan” Pickups were dead, one coil...
  4. Atelier Z - Jino 4 - Jazz Bass with JJ/M pickups
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    For sale Atelier Z - Jino 4 - Jazz Bass with JJ/M pickups

    Atelier Z is one of the few very esteemed boutique bass manufacturers in Japan. Amazing quality and extremely well detailed Japanese craftsmanship. The Atelier Z Jino 4 was designed by and named after Japanese bassist Kenji "Jino" Hino. It's a jazz bass instrument with a combination of single...
    $1,650.00
    $1,650.00 to $1,550.00
  5. Ronderossi

    25" scale bass strings

    I can't be the only one who has ultra short scale basses. Where do I find strings for these things? Especially flats!
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  6. Tune Somnus Zi ii 4 neck-through FREE SHIPPING
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    For sale Tune Somnus Zi ii 4 neck-through FREE SHIPPING

    Hey TB'ers! Up for sale or trade is this very high quality MIJ Tune. Not sure what these go for today, so I put what I felt was a reasonable price, open to suggestions. Primary trade interest is really specific and would have to be for a passive 5 string +/- $$$. Quality and construction are...
    $1,000.00
  7. Federighi

    SOLD Tune Somnus Zi ii 4 neck-through FREE SHIPPING

    Hey TB'ers! Up for sale or trade is this very high quality MIJ Tune. Not sure what these go for today, so I put what I felt was a reasonable price, open to suggestions. Primary trade interest is really specific and would have to be for a passive 5 string +/- $$$. Quality and construction are...
  8. MIJ Enjoyer

    Vanzandt Owners Club

    Can't find one so I'll start it. Vanzandt is a high-end Japanese brand which is owned by the Taurus Corpo, they are made by PGM Professional Guitar Manufacture (Same as Moon, and K.Nyui). Vanzandt uses Van Zandt Texas pickups in their guitars but neither brands are related in any other way...
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    • boutique bass fender style high-end japanese bass jazz bass mij precision bass van zandt vanzandt vintage vibe
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  9. McKind

    Arirang Bass, likely from the 60s

    hi all, I recently bought a bass on eBay, for less than 40€. The brand is Arirang. I've found nothing in internet. Besides a few threads here where Arirang was mentioned briefly, the most informative page was from Reverb. Arirang Short Scale Bass 1970s Olympic White & Mahogany Neck | Reverb...
  10. Masada Japanese lawsuit era P Bass with Roadrunner Gig bag!!
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    For sale Masada Japanese lawsuit era P Bass with Roadrunner Gig bag!!

    Masada Preformer Bass This is one of those super cool Japanese era lawsuit basses The neck is fantastic Great original condition With normal playwear Action is low and nice smooth Neck New fender flats Rewired with cloth wiring And note a repair at the output jack Just oozing that 70's feeling...
    $450.00
  11. Chop11777

    SOLD Masada Japanese lawsuit era P Bass with Roadrunner Gig bag!!

    Masada Preformer Bass This is one of those super cool Japanese era lawsuit basses The neck is fantastic Great original condition With normal playwear Action is low and nice smooth Neck New fender flats Rewired with cloth wiring And note a repair at the output jack Just oozing that 70's feeling...
  12. MIJ Enjoyer

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  13. M

    There is this bass that interested me at my school

    I found this bass at my school that interested, the backstory is that someone donated it to my school's band program(with little info about it) and the band director hasn't gotten it fixed. I've been trying to find a models like it and asking people to see if they know but haven't gotten any...
  14. Simon Ferocious
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    For sale Crews Maniac Sound Precision Bass Japan (LPB)

    Really nice japanese Precision bass for sale. It has nitro finish in dark lake placid blue and a vintage sounding pickup at 11k. It weighs 4kg and comes with a gigbag. I can ship it internationally. Nice and lively sounding!
    £750.00
  15. Simon Ferocious

    For Sale Crews Maniac Sound Precision Bass Japan (LPB)

    Really nice japanese Precision bass for sale. It has nitro finish in dark lake placid blue and a vintage sounding pickup at 11k. It weighs 4kg and comes with a gigbag. I can ship it internationally. Nice and lively sounding! Link Removed Link Removed Link Removed Link Removed Link Removed...
  16. hooky_marr

    NBD: History MMBJ 25" scale mini Jazz with new Kahler bridge

    Just got it back from Ben at Rock & Roll Vintage in Chicago. Gave it a setup, checked out the electronics, put on new D'Addario 100-40s (I believe) and installed a Kahler 2440 bridge, to get 14mm string spacing. Even with the new bridge, it's super lightweight, and with this super-short scale...
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  17. J

    Japan bass neck swap info

    Hello! I wanted to know if anyone ever swapped necks on Japanese basses? I have a fernandes Revival jazz bass I would like to change the neck on. Its basically a copy of a early 60 jazz bass. I live in Japan so there are tons of used Japanese basses for not that much money. I wanted to buy a...
  18. Winton

    Japan Bassists Club

    We might be a small group on Talkbass but I know there are some of us here who live in Japan. Tell us where you live, where you're from, and what you do! Your group member# is in the order that you comment on here. I currently live in Tokyo, grew up in Yokosuka, and teaching English at a few...
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    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Bassists [BG]
  19. Sugi NB5 (Night Breeze 5) Buckeye Burl Top Walnut Body Ebony Fret board 5 String Passive Bass Guitar
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    For sale Sugi NB5 (Night Breeze 5) Buckeye Burl Top Walnut Body Ebony Fret board 5 String Passive Bass Guitar

    For sale is this beautiful Sugi Night Breeze 5 bass guitar from Matsumoto, Nagano. (Japan) This bass is in excellent condition. I’ve only used it in the studio; never played with it live and owned for just over year. Currently stored in its case waiting to be played by its new owner...
    $4,600.00
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  20. SamJammin

    No longer available Sugi NB5 (Night Breeze 5) Buckeye Burl Top Walnut Body Ebony Fret board 5 String Passive Bass Guitar

    For sale is this beautiful Sugi Night Breeze 5 bass guitar from Matsumoto, Nagano. (Japan) This bass is in excellent condition. I’ve only used it in the studio; never played with it live and owned for just over year. Currently stored in its case waiting to be played by its new owner...
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    • 5 string 5 string bass buckeye burl custom bass ebony japan japanese bass sugi sugi bass walnut
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  21. Valerie Green

    Japanese Hoffner replica identification

    Hello, I have a vintage Japanese Hofner style bass I bought in Denver about 12 years ago for $200. I know they're hard to identify, but I'm thinking of selling it and have no idea what it's worth, especially because it appears to be fairly old and has some dings and wear on it. Overall it...
  22. SamJammin
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    For sale Sugi NB5 Night Breeze 5 Buckeye Burl Top Electric Bass Guitar Made in Japan

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    $4,550.00
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  23. SamJammin

    No longer available Sugi NB5 Night Breeze 5 Buckeye Burl Top Electric Bass Guitar Made in Japan

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    • 5 string buckeye burl ebony japan japanese bass purple heart sugi sugi bass sugi nb5 walnut
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  24. zubrycky

    Je Suis Marie - A Pretty Face at the End of the Night

    Hello! Here's "A Pretty Face at the End of the Night" a brand new song from one of my bands, Je Suis Marie ! I hope you like it. BTW, the bass used on this recording was my 1973 Ibanez EB-3 Lawsuit Bass.
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  25. M

    Help identify this vintage bass?

    My gut says vintage 60s or 70s Japanese made.. but what? Hard to find another like it online.
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    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  26. IMG_5693

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  27. Blue Bass

    Blue Bass

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  28. Blue Bass 2

    Blue Bass 2

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