{"product_id":"atelier-z-m245-natural","title":"Atelier Z M#245 – Natural – 4.08 kg – Hand-Built in Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Craftsmanship. Modern Power. Professional Control.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M#245 is Atelier Z’s modern take on the classic 34\" scale bass platform — combining traditional tonewoods with powerful active electronics for expanded tonal control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt with an Ash body and Maple 1-piece neck, it delivers fast attack, strong note definition, and a tight, focused low end. The natural resonance of the wood is enhanced by a responsive onboard preamp, making this instrument highly responsive in live performance settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core is the \u003cstrong\u003eBartolini XTCT + Spectrum Boost preamp\u003c\/strong\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, associated with Marcus Miller, and is known for its transparency, headroom, and musical response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with Atelier Z JBZ-4 pickups, the M#245 retains clarity and articulation across playing styles — from clean fingerstyle to punchy slap tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/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\u003eAsh body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple 1-piece neck\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\u003eWeight: 4.08 kg\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 in-store in Sittard\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":56431570288964,"sku":"M245","price":2405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/6486\/7652\/files\/atelier-z-m245-natural-4-string-bass-no-pu-cover-body.jpg?v=1774346714","url":"https:\/\/www.rocksomusic.com\/products\/atelier-z-m245-natural","provider":"RockSo Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}