2010's Atelier Z BabyZ-4J, 7.3lbs, Matching Headstock, Transparent White, Short Scale, Ash

Name: 2010's Atelier Z BabyZ-4J, 7.3lbs, Matching Headstock, Transparent White, Short Scale, Ash
Brand: imima
Price: 1499.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$1,499.00 USD

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2010's Atelier Z BabyZ-4J bass in Transparent White (TP-WH) with matching headstock.

Atelier Z is a small Tokyo workshop founded in 1989—essentially solely run by luthier Hiroyoshi Motohashi, who hand-assembles each instrument. Despite the scale, the brand has been a fixture among Japan's top session and touring bassists for decades.

Given the above, it shouldn't be a surprise that the BabyZ is one of the best short-scale basses available. The build quality is excellent, and the slim satin neck is a joy to play. You can get a ton of different tones with the active boost preamp (push-pull toggle for passive mode). The custom Hipshot bridge allows for both string through and top loading.

I imported this bass for myself, but I'm doing some spring cleaning…which I will probably regret.

100% original and fully functional.

Set up with 45-105 strings, playing well up and down the neck with proper intonation.

Includes original Atelier Z gig bag.

Specifications

- Ash body
- Maple neck (one piece)
- 30” short scale
- 7.25" radius
- Vintage style fret wire
- Slim “C” profile
- Bone nut measures 1.510”
- Depth measures .789” at the first fret, and .965” at the twelfth
- Gotoh GB-1 tuners
- Custom Hipshot bridge (string through/top loading)
- Controls: Volume, Volume (pull for passive), Treble/Bass boost (stacked)
- 7.34lbs

Condition

Cosmetically the 10+ year old instrument is in excellent shape, with some minor dings, scratches, and finish wear commensurate with age. Headstock clear coat has yellowed slightly with age. Hardware has patina. A few minor dings on tip of headstock.

Frets have essentially no wear. Minor string intention beneath "A" string at eighth fret. Back of neck is clean with no dings.

Modifications

- None

Return Policy

All instruments are sold as-described and cannot be returned unless they arrive in a condition different from how it was described and/or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and accessories.