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JPCS30 (2022)
JPCS30 "AKI" Fallen Leaves (more images) Red copyright sprite

The JPCS30 "AKI" 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 JPCS30 is a One-off model which is sold exclusively by select Ibanez music retailers.

JPCS30 AKI
JPCS30 - "AKI" Nickname Enlarge sprite

AKI meaning "Autum" in Japanese, is meant to symbolize the changes of the season with a plethora of colors and tones pulled right from the fall palette. A Tamo Ash top sits atop the body, displaying a frenetic grain pattern that moves between hints of flame and vertical waves. The top blends perfectly with the multi-colored "Fallen Leave"’ finish.

The JPCS30 - "AKI" features a double cutaway honduran mahogany body bolted to a 5 piece maple and purpleheart neck, cocololo fingerboard with 24 frets, with Autumn Leaves inlays at 12th fret and white 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, cosmo black hardware and includes Hardshell Case & Certificate of Authenticity

Specifications[]

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Specifications for JPCS30 - "AKI"
Model name: JPCS30 - "AKI"
Year(s) offered: 2022
Sold in: USA
Made in: Japan
Price: MSRP: US$11,333.32
Finish(es): Fallen Leaves
Body
Body type:
Solid body
Body material:
Honduran Mahogany w/ Tamo ash top
Neck joint:
AANJ
Bridge:
MR5S (fixed) (16.5mm string spacing)
Knob style:
2 Knurled metal dome / 3 small / 2 switch (black)
Hardware color:
Cosmo black
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:
Cocobolo
Fingerboard inlays:
Autumn Leaves Inlay at 12th fret and white 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[]

JPCS30 rear
2022 Ibanez JPCS30 - "AKI" ( Rear: Honduran Mahogany bolted to a 5-piece maple/ purpleheart Atlas-5 HP neck and Gotoh machine heads ) Red copyright sprite
Additional details
JPCS30 top
Tamo Ash top
JPCS30 pu
Custom Nordstrand®s
JPCS30 inlay
Leaves at 12th fret

Sources[]

Ibanez "Hoshino (USA) Inc. 50th Anniversary" : JPCS30 "AKI" product page / February 2022

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