Cool Z ZJB-10R Vintage White 2016
Cool Z ZJB-10R, vintage white, made in Japan 2016. This rules, it's so good. Cool Z is a house brand for major Japanese instrument chain Shimamura, who have stores all over Japan. They're made at the famed Fujigen Gakki plant, the very same factory that made all those famous Fender Japan guitars from 1982-96 as well as producing Ibanez Prestige and other high end instruments to this day. This is their take on the classic 60s style Jazz Bass: slim neck, offset body, two single coils, all class. The neck is super comfy in the hands, carved to a slim quick shape from some very classy tightly grained maple and dark Indian rosewood. The 'Circel Fretting System' means the frets are very slightly curved, improving intonation and sustain, which is cool. Sound-wise, it delivers: fast and snappy on the attack, assured tuneful lows and an enjoyable rasp and growl through the mids when you dig in. The creamy finish looks great, it will fit in anywhere. These are some of the best value basses going around in my books. Coolzies.
Model: Cool Z ZJB-10R
Made: Japan, 2016, Fujigen Gakki factory
Serial: J160465
Finish: vintage white, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: maple, rosewood fretboard, 38mm nut, 10" radius
Weight: 3.860kg
Mods: none
Pickups: VJ62-FAT single coil x2
Accessories: basic gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has several small dents on the end and some minor scuffs on the bottom edge and back. The is clean and smooth in the hands, minor scuffs and rub wear on the back only. The back has a dent on the top horn and some light scuffs near the neck join, elbow area and back edge and belly carve. The sides have minor dimples, dents and scuffs in the elbow area, near the jack and on the bottom horn. The front has dimples around the bridge and elbow area and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing Condition Notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 45/105 strings.
Fret Life: 9/10, minor wear only