{"product_id":"atelier-z-m245-custom-matt-black","title":"Atelier Z M#245 Custom – Matt Black – Hand-Built in Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Craftsmanship. Modern Power. Distinctive Custom Specification.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe M#245 Custom builds on Atelier Z’s modern 34\" scale bass platform, combining the familiar clarity and powerful active electronics of the M#245 with a distinctive custom specification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt with an Ash 2-piece body and Maple neck with Ebony fingerboard, it delivers fast attack, strong note definition and a tight, focused low end. The Ebony fingerboard adds to the distinctive feel and appearance of this particular Custom model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its core is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBartolini XTCT + Spectrum Boost preamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — a low-noise, 3-band EQ system offering precise control over bass, mid and treble frequencies. This circuit is derived from the well-known TCT platform and is known for its transparency, headroom and musical response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEquipped with Atelier Z JBZ-4 pickups, the M#245 Custom retains clarity and articulation across playing styles — from clean fingerstyle to punchy slap tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Custom model is finished in Matt Black with a matching headstock and black hardware, giving the M#245 a particularly understated, modern appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-built in Japan, every detail — from the Gotoh hardware to the original Atelier Z bridge — reflects a focus on reliability, consistency and performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-built in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34\" scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple neck \/ Ebony fingerboard (20 frets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsh 2-piece body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtelier Z JBZ-4 pickups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBartolini XTCT + Spectrum Boost active preamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-band EQ (Bass \/ Mid \/ Treble)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGotoh GB528 tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtelier Z BB419 bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: Master Volume, Balancer, Master Tone (switchable Treble\/Bass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Matt Black with matching headstock\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery Atelier Z bass at RockSo Music is:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionally set up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable to try at our shop in the Netherlands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by personal service and long-term support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping available. Comes in Atelier Z original deluxe gig bag.\u003cbr\u003eFor customers outside the EU, import duties and taxes (if applicable) are the buyer’s responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atelier Z","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57357883932996,"sku":null,"price":3228.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/6486\/7652\/files\/atelier-z-m245-matt-black-4-string-bass-body.jpg?v=1790844632","url":"https:\/\/www.rocksomusic.com\/products\/atelier-z-m245-custom-matt-black","provider":"RockSo Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}