{"product_id":"tokai-apb-hard-puncher-alder-rosewood-lpb","title":"Tokai APB-101R Hard Puncher Bass Lake Placid Blue MIJ Alder\/Rosewood w\/Gig Bag","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🚚\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003eFAST SHIPPING from Phoenix, AZ!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA traditional P-style bass built for players who value authority, consistency, and musical fundamentals. You will receive the exact bass shown in the photos. This bass will receive a professional inspection and setup prior to shipping, dialed in with a comfortable medium action suitable for most players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessor's Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA great P-style bass does not need to announce itself — it needs to anchor the track with authority and focus. The Tokai Hard Puncher delivers that foundational voice with the kind of build quality, balance, and confidence-inspiring feel that makes a simple instrument feel anything but ordinary. Resonant alder construction, a rosewood fingerboard, and Tokai’s outstanding attention to detail come together in a bass built to hold the song together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Tokai Hard Puncher is built around one of the simplest and most revealing bass designs ever created. A split-coil pickup, straightforward controls, and a solid alder body leave very little room to hide, which means the fundamentals have to be right: the wood, the neck feel, the fretwork, the resonance, the hardware, and the setup all matter immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhat makes the Hard Puncher compelling isn't novelty. It's refinement. Tokai has spent decades building instruments with a focus on the fundamentals: outstanding attention to detail, carefully selected materials, remarkably consistent construction, clean fretwork, stable hardware, and a playing experience that feels intentional rather than accidental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe value here is not in adding more. It is in getting the fundamentals right. A great P-style bass depends on materials, construction, setup, and feel far more than features, and the simplicity of the design makes those qualities impossible to ignore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA great P-style bass should feel direct, balanced, and authoritative without requiring effort from the player. The Hard Puncher delivers that familiar split-coil focus with the kind of stability and consistency that makes it easy to trust, whether you're locking in with a drummer, supporting a song, or pushing a band forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe alder body and rosewood fingerboard contribute to that character with a balanced, musical response that feels equally comfortable supporting a mix, driving a rock band, sitting beneath a singer-songwriter arrangement, or anchoring a modern recording session. The result is a bass that feels substantial without becoming heavy-handed, retaining clarity and note definition while delivering the punch and weight players expect from the platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhether your style leans toward rock, indie, punk, alternative, blues, soul, pop, worship, or session work, the Hard Puncher provides a dependable foundation that rewards consistency, touch, and strong musical instincts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eModel: Tokai Hard Puncher\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 8 lbs 14 oz\u003cbr\u003eCase: Padded Gig Bag\u003cbr\u003eNut width (measured): 1.66 in\u003cbr\u003e12th fret width (measured): 2.25 in\u003cbr\u003e1st fret depth (measured): 0.84 in\u003cbr\u003e12th fret depth (measured): 0.96 in\u003cbr\u003eBody: 2PC Alder\u003cbr\u003eBody Type: APB Type \/ Flat Top\u003cbr\u003eNeck: 1PC Maple\u003cbr\u003eFretboard: Slab Rosewood\u003cbr\u003eFretboard Radius\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e7.25 - 10.25” Compound\u003cbr\u003eInlays\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003eIvory (Dots)\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 34\"\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 1.57”\u003cbr\u003eNut Material\u003cb\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003eBone\u003cbr\u003eProfile \u0026amp; Thickness:\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e“U”Shape \/ 1F:21.5mm 12F:25.0mm\u003cbr\u003eFrets: 20\u003cbr\u003ePickup: GOTOH PB-Vintage MK3\u003cbr\u003eControls: Master Volume, Master Tone\u003cbr\u003eCapacitor:\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e473K \u003cbr\u003eBridge: BB-VB Bridge\u003cbr\u003eTuners: GOTOH GB-10\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Polyurethane\u003cbr\u003eColor: Lake Placid Blue (LPB)\u003cbr\u003eStrings:\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eGHS BASS 045-105\u003cbr\u003eAccessories:\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eHex Key 5.0mm,1.5mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy From Professor Nigel's\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCurated, Working-Player Gear\u003c\/b\u003e — Every product here earns its place by solving a real musical problem—not by filling shelf space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthorized Dealer Confidence\u003c\/b\u003e — Brand new gear from an authorized dealer, chosen with intention and backed by clear, reliable support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFast, Reliable Shipping from Phoenix, AZ\u003c\/b\u003e — Orders move quickly and securely, with clear communication every step of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlease inspect promptly upon delivery. Preference-based returns must meet all return-policy conditions, including original condition, complete packaging, and advance authorization.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tokai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52090356302144,"sku":null,"price":1399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/6486\/0736\/files\/MG_4791-2.jpg?v=1780617497","url":"https:\/\/professornigels.com\/products\/tokai-apb-hard-puncher-alder-rosewood-lpb","provider":"Professor Nigel's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}