(Fujigen) FGN Neo Classic 70's JB5 : Ash body, maple neck with blocks and binding - WITHDRAWN- £975

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[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hi fellow Basschatters,[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I've made this mistake before and you would think i would've learned my lesson by now, [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]but no, i did it again... [/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I had serious G.A.S. for the 4 string version of this bass for a while now, [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]so as soon as i had the money to pay for it i placed my order for a brand new FGN neo classic 70's JB4,[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Unfortunately it turned out the store's site was out of date and none of the EU importers had the 4 string version in stock,[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]d[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]isappointed as i was i let myself be convinced by the store to buy the 5 string version instead as this was still available[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and as you can probably already imagine i love this bass to bits as it has everything that i'd look for in a bass,[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]but i'm really struggling to get along with the B-string [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](and especially the tighter string spacing at the nut is making it hard for me to slap) [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]so now i wish it had only four strings, [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]that's why i'm already considering to trade this for a similar 4 string after only 2 weeks of owning it [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]as i'm afraid i will never completely get used to the string spacing on this 5 string beauty.[/font][/color]


[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I must say that although.i'm having trouble adapting to the string spacing, [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]she's a real lovely player and if i manage to play her right she sounds superb [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and she puts out a massive amount of low end for a passive jazz bass.[/font][/color]


[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]Everything on this bass looks like it has been put together [/color][/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]with an amazing eye for detail and the quality,[/color][/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]craftsmanship and looks easily surpass any of the Fender jazz's i've ever had the chance to put my hands on. [/color][/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828](some reviewers on Talkbass and other forums have even compared the [/color][/font][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]quality of these FGN basses [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]with the Fender custom shop models as each of these basses just feels and looks perfectly right out of the box [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and the consistency in quality is amazing )[/font][/color]


[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The frets look like they're PLEK'd and they have some sort of curve to them [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](they call it CFS in think) so each string hits the fret at the best possible spot and angle [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]to achieve superb playability and intonation.[/font][/color]


[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Although this bass is completely passive and i expected to hear some hum when soloing the bridge or neck pick-up, [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]this bass is dead-quit, i've tried playing all possible combinations of both pick-up's [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and even with one pick-up on full and the other completely off [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]i haven't managed to get any single coil hum which is really nice if you want to do some recording soloing the bridge or neck pick-up.[/font][/color]


[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]The pick-up's pack some serious output and i believe i've read somewhere [/color][/font]
[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]that they are FGN's take at the custom shop 70's pick-up's.[/color][/font]



[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]For those that don't now about [/font][/color][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]FGN [/font][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]basses, they are the own brand of the Fujigen factory that used to make [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]the good old Japanese Fenders and many other top vintage instruments, [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]they've been very well represented on NAMM over the last few years, [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]but over here in Europe they're not very well known yet, [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]which is a shame as they offer way better quality and consistence than the more well known brands a.t.m. [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif](all i.m.o and i.m.e. of course)[/font][/color]


[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'm going to be really sad to see this go, but i'm just much more comfortable playing a 4 string, [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]so this might be perfect for someone who's in need of a high quality 5 string jazz at a serious discount. [/font][/color]



[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]If you haven't heard about Fujigen's new home brand i'm sure you'll find plenty of information and reviews on Talkbass [/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and maybe even here on BC if you have a look around,[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Here's a link to [/font][/color][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]FGN[/font][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] facebook page in case you want to take a look there:[/font][/color]
[url="https://www.facebook.com/FUJIGENINC"]https://www.facebook.com/FUJIGENINC[/url]


[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]and the bass i'm offering here is (one of their latest models) exactly the same as the one in this add:[/font][/color]
[url="http://www.amazon.de/FGN-Classic-Bass-Maple-5-String/dp/B008I004XM"]http://www.amazon.de...g/dp/B008I004XM[/url]


[b]Specifications:[/b]

[i][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Make: FGN[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Model: Neo Classic JB 5[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Type: electric bass with solid-body, five-string[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Country of Origin: Japan[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Tuning machines: Chrome; open Gotoh GB11W tuners[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Neck: Maple with skunk stripe, screwed[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Fingerboard: maple with white binding and block inlays[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Neck width: 48 mm saddle; XII. 67.6 mm[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Frets: 21 Medium Jumbo CFS[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Scale length: 864 mm Long Scale[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Body: Swamp Ash[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bridge: Gotoh 205B-5[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]conventional belt holder[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Surfaces: high gloss lacquer[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Pickups: 2 x Fujigen Singlecoil m. Alnico magnets[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Electronics: passive[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Control panel: 2 x volume, 1 tone control ×[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Stringspacing Bridge: 17.5 mm[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Weight: 4.3 kg[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Accessories: Gig bag[/font][/color][/i]



[color=#008000][b][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]New these go for 1430£, but the store made me a deal because they made a mistake [/font][/b][/color]
[color=#008000][b][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]by leaving the 4 string listed on the site as[/font][/b][/color][color=#008000][b][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]"in stock" while it was no longer available, [/font][/b]
[b][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]so i'm willing to let this go for 950£ o.n.o. cash or a trade with a 4 string of similar value or less value + cash.[/font][/b][/color]


[font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I'd prefer a trade with a 4 string fretted passive jazz , but might consider other 4 strings as well and might also be intrested in taking some basic recording equipment as a partial trade if that would make it easier to come to a deal (usb- audio interface or audio-camera to do some home recordings and make some gear reviews).[/font]


[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I Still have the original packaging available to ensure safe shipping and i've just put a fresh set of DR sunbeams 45-125 on it as factory strings felt a little dead to me,another plus is that the gigbag that comes with the bass is one of the best quality gigbags i've ever owned and i would never imagined to get a gigbag like this when buying the bass , but i guess the Japanese know how to use their attention to detail when it comes to things like this... [/font][/color]


[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Check it out if you're looking for a good 5 string jazz, these are still pretty rare in Europe and i'm sure these will only go up in value[/font][/color]
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]once FGN starts making a name for itself. [/font][/color]


[color=#008000][b][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]As i said before, the normal price is 1430£ and this one is just 2weeks old, has only been played for a couple of hours and just had a set-up with fresh DR Sunbeams, so i think at 950£ (o.n.o.) this is one hell of a bargain for someone! [/font][/b]

[b]Insured shipping to the U.K. is included in the price.[/b][/color]

[color=#008000][b]As to trades: just let me know what you've got to offer and we'll see where we go from there[/b].[/color]


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Have been playing this for 2 days straight and i'm starting to come to my senses, so this is now withdrawn.