Hello everyone,
I am selling a unique Atelier Z Jazz Bass that was custom built for a Japanese bassist.
This model, based on a Jazz bass, has never been included in their regular production line.
I bought this bass a year ago and, while great, it doesn't get as much playing time as it deserves (I am mainly using my Lakland Darryl Jones).
Mas Hino, the main luthier at Atelier Z at that time, used to work for Sadowsky before.
As a consequence, this bass feels and sounds remarkably close to a Sadowsky (a comment made by several Sadowsky owners I know).
Specs are as follows:
• Overall Condition: Very Good
• Year of Manufacture: 2002
• Model: JZ-CTM4 (Custom)
• Body: Ash top, alder back - a little slimmer than general JB body.
• Finish: Transparent Black
(Minor scratches are visible, but are consistent with the age of the instrument)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Hardware: Gold (some slight oxidation)
• Pickguard: Clear
• Pickups: Atelier Z original. Front is single coil, rear is humbucker, which is switchable (pull volume knob) to single coil.
• Preamp: 3-band Atelier Z EQ-X
• Control Description: Front volume, rear volume (pull single coil), treble boost/cut and bass boost/cut knobs on body top. Middle boost/cut mini trim pot is located on the preamp circuit board in the control cavity.
• On/Off Switch for Preamp: No
• Case or Gigbag included: No
• Weight: 4.1 kg
You can get this very flexible bass for 1800 € delivered in France, Benelux and Germany or £1600 delivered in the UK.
As a comparison, a new one (custom ordered) would cost you more than 3000 € (tax included).
I can ship to other destinations but we'll have to discuss about the shipping costs.
I open to reasonable discussions about the price and will accept partial trades.
I am looking for:
- a loaded Fender Reggie Hamilton body (black only) or a Fender Jazz Deluxe body (MIM, in black or candy apple red). Actually, I am not so much interested in the electronics but I need all the hardware.
- a Precision bass (Lakland Skyline Bob Glaub, Fender 50s, Squier Classic Vibe...). Only constraints: no PJ nor Jazz-sized necks.
- a Fender Jazz bass MIM pickguard in Red Tortoise
Do not hesitate to ask for more information,
Calli