Atelier Baby Z Short Scale bass JAPAN £1200 Rye

[Sweenyrod]

Never thought I'd let this one go but I've gone Lionel. I bought this from The Bass Gallery last year for 1200 and had my luthier fit John East. 

 

Atelier is a boutique Japanese bass maker that doesn't officially export to the UK.

 

A truly exquisite instrument. 30" scale jazz bass, more than just a Mustang on steroids, it has titanium truss rod and a string through body. Made in Japan 2019. I've never seen another with this finish, so probably a custom order.

 

 

It's a 30th anniversary edition with honeyburst, book matched, spalted face and rosewood fretboard. The preamp has been upgraded to John East (the best there is) with pull passive/tone control or active 2 band EQ.

 

Strung with recent flatwounds, set up with low action. A real collectible gem.

 

Potentially open to trades! Can courier. 

[DF Shortscale]

The East pre is a really good mod for these basses, I am tempted to do the same mod on mine at some point. 

 

[Apothem]

3 hours ago, DF Shortscale said:

The East pre is a really good mod for these basses, I am tempted to do the same mod on mine at some point. 

 

I am tempted too.. I am a huge fan of AZ, I 've had a Jino 4 and still have a M245, but I fear I'd miss the Marcus vibe from the Bartolini.... 

 

Anyway, this is spectacular and a rare beast, GLWTS