“AUTUMN WOODS”

Truly exceptional and unlike any SR bass that’s been produced previously, the “Autumn Woods” model required every bit of nuanced creativity and meticulous planning from our luthiers in Japan to pull this off. The theme of this bass isn’t complex or abstract, but a simple landscape scene on an autumn night. Everything on this bass works together to convey the mood: the inlay work, finish, subtle figure of the top wood, and the use of perspective were all meticulously orchestrated down to the finest detail. After a while, you may feel more like you’re viewing a canvas, rather than a bass. It is, however, still a musical instrument, one of our finest, and the playability and tone reflects that. The Alder body, 5pc Maple/Purpleheart neck, and Birdseye Maple fretboard with stainless steel frets, combine for tone that’s warm and broad, with plenty of clarity and high-end articulation. Rounding out the tone shaping characteristics are a set of Nordstrand Big Single pickups paired with an Ibanez Custom 3-band EQ, which delivers a full spectrum of expressive and highly musical tonal options.

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ON THE FORREST FLOOR

Displaying one of the more intricate and unusual inlay designs in this collection, the Autumn Woods bass features a captivating arrangement of wooden leaf inlays positioned across the top of the instrument. Wood was selected instead of shell to more effectively impart the autumn motif, and deliver a subtler effect, while still remaining inspiring.

THE COMPLETE PICTURE

Another prominent feature on this SR is the use of matching wood pickup covers. The covers utilize the same Eucalyptus top wood and feature the same finish used on the face of the body, as well as several segments of the wooden leaf inlays. They impart a seamless, high-end look worthy of the Ibanez Japan Custom Shop name.

TIMELESS TONE

Recovered from the depths of lakes and rivers after what sometimes amounts to hundreds of years, timeless timber hardwoods are special, rare, and highly coveted. This instrument features a clearly distinguishable strip of Timeless Timber Maple as the centerpiece of the neck.



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JPCS33 - "AUTUMN WOODS" BUILD INFO:

  • Neck: 5pc Maple / Purpleheart (Timeless Timber Maple core)
  • Neck Width: 45mm @ Nut, 67mm @ 24th Fret
  • Neck Thickness: 19.5mm @ 1st Fret, 22.5mm at 12th Fret
  • Grip Shape: Atlas-5 HP
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12”
  • String Spacing: 16.5mm
  • Inlays: MOP & Abalone
  • Side Dots: Black
  • Scale Length: 34”
  • Neck Joint: Bolt-On
  • Body: Alder
  • Top: Eucalyptus with Wood Leaf Inlays
  • Pickups: Nordstrand Big Singles
  • Tuners: Gotoh RES-O-LITE
  • Bridge: MR5S
  • EQ: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-Band EQ
  • Controls: Vol/Blend/Treble/Mid/Bass/EQ Bypass/Mid Selector
  • Finish: Autumn Mountain Leaf
  • Includes Hardshell Case & Certificate of Authenticity

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