Cool Z ZPB-M1R Sonic Blue 2010
Cool Z ZPB-M1R, sonic blue, made in Japan 2012. Cute as heck. 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 guy is P-flavoured, but with a 7/8ths body and a medium 32" scale neck. They're small changes, but heck, it translates to an effortless feel, with easy movement around the neck and a lightweight gig-friendly body. The tone is very convincing too: fat and round with heaps of juicy lows, punctuated by an immediate tuneful midrange. The sonic blue finish is summery as a pool party... such Cool, many Z.
Model: Cool Z ZPB-M1R
Made: Japan, 2010, Fujigen Gakki factory
Serial: B100070
Finish: sonic blue, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: maple, Indian rosewood fretboard, 10" radius, 34" scale, 40mm nut, slim C shape
Weight: 3.710kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Cool Z PBD split single-coil
Accessories: padded gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor dimples on the end and bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and rub wear on the back only. The back has minor scuffs in the elbow area and top horn and some dimples in the bottom corner. The sides have a dent and some minor dimples in the elbow area, dimples and scuffs near the jack and some minor scuffs on the bottom horn. The front has minor dimples in the elbow area, light scuffs around the bridge and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
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 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only