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14 minutes ago, SumOne said:

I've just noticed Ibanez have quietly snuck in a 5 string SR with 18mm string spacing (instead of the usual 16.5 which is a bit tight for me). https://www.ibanez.com/usa/products/detail/sr1605dw_1p_02.html

 

I'm not convinced on the look, but 5 string SR with 18mm spacing is a winner with me.

They have done 18mm before - I have the 2405W & it’s a fantastic 5er. Better looking than the newer one too! 

Anybody had any experience with these guitars, & if so, what were your thoughts?

Thanks in advance. 

Sold on eBay. 

These top quality stands individually cost about £130 EACH new. Plus another £50 for the bag & clips is £310 in total. 
 

Having had minimal use these are virtually in new condition, so surely a bargain at two thirds new price? 🙂

9 hours ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

Dare I ask how much it weighs? 

A bathroom scales reading reports a comfortable 8.5lbs.

New to me, but a 2011 model.

A ‘Ball Family Reserve’ instrument, limited production run. I’ve asked about the actual production numbers, but they are not known. Most Stingrays are 4H, so I’d imagine this is a pretty rare beast in this specification.

There is a very subtle copper sparkle in the paint. Invisible in daylight, & just about visible under lights, but that’s where the ‘Black Sugar’ name comes from.

Rare for me to want a painted body over exotic wood, but the gorgeous roasted maple neck ticks that box. It was the sound that made me want it anyway - as soon as I played it plugged in, I knew it was coming home with me!!

Some more pictures of this awesome instrument.

On hold pending payment.

4 hours ago, chuck_stones said:

Absolutely beautiful looking bass - presume this has a classic jazz neck nut width? 

It is indeed a stunner.

Nut width is just a smidge more at 40mm

Other specs:-

Weight according to my bathroom scales is 9lbs

Underneath the exotic top, the body is alder

Pickups are Delano JC4AL

Pre amp is a two band Glockenklang

Passive option via volume control - pull up

Excellent quality speaker stands. Only been used for a couple of rehearsals, so virtually like new. 

Winding mechanising which makes set up easier. Steel tubing.

Larger than average stands probably better suited to bigger indoor, or outdoor venues. Check the label picture for full specs & size. 50kg/110lbs weight limit per stand.

Comes with quality carry bag, & two packs of new cable clips.

£195

No postage due to weight. Collect from Swindon or meet a short distance away..

Gorgeous looking Jazz bass which I’m only moving on as I’m playing a lot less these days so don’t need so many basses.
 

I’ve had this bass since new - bought direct from Adrian. In excellent condition - only light surface scratches. Lovely playable neck which is more a C profile even though on a Jazz body.

Delano pickups & 2 band preamp.

Comes with the more robust Maruszczyk branded GBBS nylon gigbag, & a Maruszczyk leather strap. Has Schaller straplocks fitted.

Plays supremely well & sounds sweet as you like. 

No postage. Collection or will meet up to an hour away from Swindon (which actually is quite a decent amount of distance away!)

Superb, powerful, lightweight bass amp
Fully working & in great condition
550 Watts (@ 4 ohms)
4 band EQ
Built in tuner
Aux in / headphone jack / speaker free operation makes it a very convenient home rehearsal tool too.
Built in effects

Comes with foot pedal & cable + gigbag
Collection from Swindon preferred.

Postage at additional cost to be agreed.

So the main input gain level controls on my PA mixer have a scale of 0db to minus 50db.

When turning the control clockwise therefore increasing the minus db, the sound through the speakers gets louder.

I’m sure there’s a logical explanation why increasing the minus db level increases the sound output, but I don’t get it.

Anyone able to explain? 
 

The mixer is an RCF

Many thanks. 

On hold. 

So what I was looking to buy has now unfortunately been sold.

I only really need one 5 string, so happy to also consider trades for a 4 string with me trading up. Have got some cash to add in to a possible deal.

I’d only be interested in active basses though, & I don’t like posting instruments so we’d have to meet up to exchange. Saying that, from Swindon an hours travel in any direction gets me quite far!

Don’t want to miss out on what I’ve got my eye on, so price drop to what’s got to be bargain territory now? 

In action with this bass at a festival last summer. Thunderous & looked the bollox!

The current new equivalent of these basses are circa £1400 - £1500 now.…

Ok to post this for sale link here? Seems potentially pertinent to anyone following this thread.
 

https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/488936-ibanez-btb-1905-premium-5-string/

2 hours ago, juanbcn83 said:

Weight?

9.7lbs (according to my bathroom scales)

57 minutes ago, NotAsGoodAsJaco said:

Are you interested in a trade?

I was only looking to sell this as something else had caught my eye, & I would need to generate some funds to go towards purchasing that. Feel free to pm me with what you were thinking of though. 

Stunning high spec active 5 string bass. Apart from a small ding in the lower body, virtually mint. Comes with a fitted Ibanez case.

Aguilar DCB pickups

Ibanez custom 9v electronics 3-band EQ and 3-way mid frequency switch

Neck-through construction

Zero fret 

Neutrik locking output jack

MR5 monorail bridge 

Gotoh GB707 machineheads

Neck 9-Piece Panga Panga/Purpleheart/Maple

Graphite Reinforcement Rods

Fingerboard Material Bound Panga Panga

Fingerboard Inlay Abalone Side Dot

24 Medium Stainless Steel with Premium Fret Edge Treatment 

19mm string spacing 

35” scale

Schaller strap locks

Plays superbly, & a nice quiet preamp you can pretty much get any sound from.

Collection from Swindon or will meet up to an hour away (no postage)

Apart from my fretless (talent shortfall 😆), I rotate all my others for gigs.

Regarding insurance, I’ve specified my Spector & Maruszczyk individually on my home contents policy due to their new replacement costs. 
 

I should probably think about doing the same with the Ibby’s because they’re not too much different now…. 🤔.

I like to use all my basses live - that’s what I bought them for. 

59 minutes ago, J66Bass said:

Which year it’s , please, thanks

June 1985 I believe. 

This used to be mine - traded it to Bass Direct when I needed to free up some cash for another 5 string. Apart from it being a fretless, I still have its ‘twin’’. 
 

This bass certainly both played & sounded awesome when I had it.

Priced about right I’d say - GLWTS!

Oddly no. I’ve played all sorts over the years. If the band output sounds good, then I enjoy whatever it is I’m playing. Have played many a song which otherwise I wouldn’t have ever even listened to. Can’t explain it really. Weird 😆.