Roeland G33 @ Bass Direct UK

[Jeroen]

https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guita ... 33_LH.html

There's something you don't see every day!

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[Matt R.]

Has Ibanez vibes

[Jeroen]

Has Ibanez vibes

Yep! Not a coincidence. These were made by Fujigen Gakki, and borrow a lot from Ibanez and Greco designs (which was also a brand of Hoshino, like Ibanez). Picture that G33 next to the first generation of Ibanez Musician, back when it still had 22 frets and shallower cutaways:

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The Greco counterpart of the Musician series, the GOB Speedway series, also shares some striking similarities. The magnetic pickup in the Roland is from Greco as well.

[fivebass52]

Interesting string assortment....
1st string (G) - 44
2nd string (D) - 62
3rd string (A) - 85
4th string (E) - 106