{"product_id":"atelier-z-m265-natural","title":"Atelier Z M#265 5-String Bass – Natural – 4.36 kg – Hand-Built in Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Range. Defined Low B. Professional Precision.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M#265 extends Atelier Z’s modern bass platform into a powerful 5-string configuration — delivering clarity, balance, and articulation across the full range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt with an Ash body and Maple 1-piece neck (21 frets), it offers fast attack, strong note separation, and consistent response across all five strings. The construction emphasizes a tight, well-defined low B and even string balance — ideal for players who rely on extended range in modern performance settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipped with Atelier Z JBZ-5 pickups, the M#265 maintains clarity and articulation even in the lowest registers, ensuring notes remain focused and controlled.\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 providing precise control over bass, mid, and treble frequencies. Derived from the renowned TCT platform associated with Marcus Miller, this circuit delivers transparency, headroom, and musical responsiveness without coloring the instrument’s natural voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-built in Japan, the M#265 pairs performance-grade electronics with high-quality hardware, including Gotoh GB528 tuners and the original Atelier Z BB518 bridge, ensuring tuning stability and long-term reliability.\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\u003e5-string configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple 1-piece neck (21 frets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsh body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtelier Z JBZ-5 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 BB518 bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: Master Volume, Balancer, Master Tone (switchable Treble\/Bass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4.36 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":56431590441284,"sku":"M265","price":2501.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/6486\/7652\/files\/atelier-z-m265-natural-5-string-bass-body-low-left.jpg?v=1782643707","url":"https:\/\/www.rocksomusic.com\/products\/atelier-z-m265-natural","provider":"RockSo Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}