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Title: Nice MK Deluxe 5 Custom in Japan
Post by: tkotmk42 on December 02, 2024, 05:49:54 AM

Nice one popped up.


https://www.ikebe-gakki.com/Form/Product/ProductDetail.aspx?shop=0&pid=799097&bid=ec&cat=bss001009

Ikebe is another large dealer in Japan.  Very nice looking bass, I don't think I have seen a "wide" balance K with pistol grip horn.


As usual, not affiliated with the shop.



Takeo

Title: Re: Nice MK Deluxe 5 Custom in Japan
Post by: fivestringdan on December 02, 2024, 06:34:06 AM

Looks like a balance point body. Or in this case a balance omega body.

Title: Re: Nice MK Deluxe 5 Custom in Japan
Post by: BeenDown139 on December 02, 2024, 07:58:45 AM

well by my ciphering that's about $13k USD.  also they list the weight as 6.8 kg, i tink that's pretty close to 15 lbs.      still has a case. price is kinda steep imho but it is tricked out pretty nicely.  gotta be a tone monster, almost as many knobs as an SII.

i gig with  my MKD, it weighs in at a svelte 11.5 lbs and i can manage an hour dancing around with it before i hafta sit down.  this one outweighs my SII which i cannot play standing up for long.  that body shape helps i suppose but this ain't a bass for the faint of heart or weak of back (boomers beware!).  good luck to all!