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LACS6 (2022)
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The LACS6 "DALE" is an American Master series reissue Soundgear series solid body electric bass model introduced by Ibanez for 2022. It was crafted by L. A. Custom Shop in California as part of the 50th anniversary of Ibanez’s US-based distributor Hoshino U.S.A. Inc.

The LACS6 is a One-off model which is sold exclusively by select Ibanez music retailers.

LACS6 DALE
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This SR model represents an authentic reproduction of the renowned American Master series from the late 80’s and early 90’s. As such, the team opted to include a little history while naming this axe, “Dale,” for the latter half of Glendale, California, where Master Luthier, Tak Hosono’s shop was located at the time, and it was the place many of the originals were built. The LA team sought to carry forward the key characteristics and historical elements of this acclaimed line in the form of a top-flight, hand-built bass guitar. Like its American Master predecessors the MAB4FM and the MAB4QM, this bass is imbued with the same refinements and attention to detail as any instrument originating from the legendary LA Custom Shop.

The American Master SR4 utilizes a vintage SR shape, rather than the more rounded contemporary style, adding to the nostalgic vibe of this exceptional bass.

The LACS6 - "DALE" features neck-through-body construction with double cutaway mahogany body attached to a 3 piece maple and purpleheart neck, rosewood fingerboard with 24 frets, with Mother of Pearl dots and Luminlay side dots inlays, and a black headstock , Components are a Nordstrand NJ4SE-b® pickups on the neck position and a the Nordstrand NJ4a® pickups on the bridge position, controls are Volume with Push-Pull for Active Passive/Blend/Bass/Mid/Mid Sweep/Treble , Vari-mid 3-band equalizer, Diecast 4 fixed bridge, cosmo black hardware and includes Hardshell Case & Certificate of Authenticity

Specifications[]

Specifications for LACS6 - "DALE"
Model name: LACS6 - "DALE"
Year(s) offered: 2022
Sold in: USA
Made in: USA
Price: MSRP: US$15,999.99
Finish(es): Natural Gloss
Body
Body type:
Solid body
Body material:
Mahogany w/ flamed maple top
Neck joint:
Neck-thru
Bridge:
Diecast 4 (fixed) (19.mm string spacing)
Knob style:
Knurled metal dome / 2 Push-Pull (black)
Hardware color:
Cosmo black
Neck
Neck type:
Round (Thickness: 21mm at 1st Fret, 23mm at12th Fret / Width: 38mm at Nut, 62mm at 24th Fret)
Neck material:
3-piece maple/ purpleheart
Scale length:
864mm / 34"
Fingerboard material:
Rosewood
Fingerboard inlays:
Mother of Pearl dots and Luminlay side dots
Frets:
24 / medium
Machine heads:
Gotoh MB-560
Electronics/ Strings
Pickup configuration:
PJ
Bridge pickup:
Nordstrand NJ4SE-b
Neck pickup:
Nordstrand NP4a
Electronics:
Vari-mid 3-band
Controls:
Vol w/ Push-Pull for Active Passive/ Blend/ Bass/ Mid/ Mid Sweep/ Treble
Output jack:
¼" stereo (side mounted)
Factory tuning:
1G,2D,3A,4E (E standard)

Images[]

LACS6 rear
2022 Ibanez LACS6 - "DALE" ( Rear: Neck-through-body construction with mahogany body attached to a 3 piece Maple and purpleheart - Round neck and Gotoh MB-560 machine heads ) Red copyright sprite
Additional details
LACS6 top
Flamed Maple top
LACS6 pu
Nordstrand NJ4®s
LACS6 neck
Neck-through-body

Sources[]

Ibanez "Hoshino (USA) Inc. 50th Anniversary" : LACS6 "DALE" product page / February 2022

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