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JPCS29 (2022)
JPCS29 "NATSU" Splash Blue (more images) Red copyright sprite

The JPCS29 "NATSU" is a five string Soundgear series solid body electric bass model introduced by Ibanez for 2022. It was crafted by the Japan Custom Shop in Nagoya as part of the 50th anniversary of Ibanez’s US-based distributor Hoshino U.S.A. Inc.

The JPCS29 is a One-off model which is sold exclusively by select Ibanez music retailers.

This SR-5 is meant to inspire visions of relaxation and the free spirit of summer, or, in Japanese, Natsu, the nickname for this bass. Take one look at this exquisite instrument, and you’ll be immediately drawn in by visions of the ocean and the maritime-inspired thrills of the season.

The JPCS29 - "NATSU" features a double cutaway Swamp Ash body bolted to a 5 piece maple and purpleheart neck, maple fingerboard with 24 frets, with Splashing waves inlays at 12th fret and black side dots position markers, a matching headstock. Components are a set of Nordstrand Big Singles® pickups with matching wood covers on the neck position and the bridge position, controls are Vol/Blend/Treble/Mid/Bass/EQ Bypass & & Mid Frequency switch, Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-Band EQ equalizer, a MR5S fixed bridge, gotoh machine heads, gold hardware and includes Hardshell Case & Certificate of Authenticity

Specifications[]

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Specifications for JPCS29 - "NATSU"
Model name: JPCS29 - "NATSU"
Year(s) offered: 2022
Sold in: USA
Made in: Japan
Price: MSRP: US$11,333.32
Finish(es): Splash Blue
Body
Body type:
Solid body
Body material:
Swamp Ash w/ full moon maple top
Neck joint:
AANJ
Bridge:
MR5S (fixed) (16.5mm string spacing)
Knob style:
2 Knurled metal dome large / 3 small / 2 switch (gold)
Hardware color:
Gold
Neck
Neck type:
Atlas-5 HP (Thickness: 19.5mm at 1st Fret, 23.mm at 12th Fret / Width: 45mm at Nut, 67mm at 24th Fret)
Neck material:
5-piece maple/ purpleheart (Timeless Timber Maple core) Radius: 12”
Scale length:
864mm / 34"
Fingerboard material:
Maple
Fingerboard inlays:
Splashing Wave at 12th fret and black side dots
Frets:
24 / medium
Machine heads:
Gotoh
Electronics/ Strings
Bridge pickup:
Nordstrand Big (S)
Neck pickup:
Nordstrand Big (S)
Electronics:
Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-Band EQ
Controls:
Vol/Blend/Treble/Mid/Bass/EQ Bypass/& Mid Frequency switch
Output jack:
¼" stereo (side mounted)
Factory tuning:
1G,2D,3A,4E,5B (E Standard)

Images[]

JPCS29 rear
2022 Ibanez JPCS29 - "NATSU" ( Rear: Swamp Ash body bolted to a 5-piece maple/ purpleheart Atlas-5 HP neck and Gotoh machine heads ) Red copyright sprite
Additional details
JPCS29 top
Full moon maple top
JPCS29 - NATSU
Maple fretboard
JPCS29 inlay
Splashing Wave inlay
JPCS29 pu
Custom Nordstrands®

Sources[]

Ibanez "Hoshino (USA) Inc. 50th Anniversary" : JPCS29 "NATSU" product page / February 2022

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