USED Bottom Wave / MB-5 Deluxe 60 Black [4.49 kg] Bottom Wave 5-String Active Bass [08]

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This is the MB-5 Deluxe 60, a popular 5-string active bass model from Bottom Wave. "Bottom Wave" is the original brand of "Ben Corporation," the Japanese importer for Fodera and Ep iphony. Featuring neck binding and block inlays, an alder body and rosewood fingerboard, and a 60s-style design with meticulous attention to pickup placement, this model embodies the spirit of the era.Controls include dual-knob Volume/Tone, a Balancer, Bass, Treble, and an Active/Passive Switch, along with Aero Custom single-coil pickups and a Bottom Wave preamp (18V). With a 19mm string spacing, this 5-string model offers a seamless transition for players switching from a 4-string guitar. It boasts a wide range of sound variations, a comfortable fit, and excellent playability. The strap pins have been replaced with Schaller-type pins (no strap hardware on the strap side), and there are signs of use (color fading, minor scratches and scuffs, scuffs and wipe marks, picking marks, tarnish, pitting, and rust on metal parts, etc.). It was set up upon arrival (cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, string height adjustment, neck straightening, and fret leveling). The frets are at a height that poses no issues for playing, and the truss rod has been tested up to 60 degrees in both directions and is in good working order. Condition Grade: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues for normal use Case: Semi-hard case Weight: 4.49 kg Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees in both directions with no problems Remaining Fret Height: Within normal range; frets are at a playable height Nut Width: 45 mm Scale: 864 mm (34") Strings at Setup: D'Addario / .045-.130 set Repairs and Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment, neck straightening, and fret leveling * As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance. * Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret height, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity. These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be exactly the same when the item arrives at your location. * This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to remove product listings promptly upon sale, but updates may not always be in real time. We sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding. Show more