Now Sold
Hi All,
I'm probably going to regret this, but I am selling or trading my 1980 Limited Edition Ibanez Musician Bass.
This bass took me a long time to find and a fair amount of money to secure.
The reason I am selling is fourfold - a) I'm getting married and money would be good b ) Its not getting the use it deserves because I am simply just not gigging much at the moment c) I have two other Musician basses which are non original and cosmetically not as pleasing, so in truth prefer to gig with them d) I quite fancy trying something new.
As far as my research tells me these musician basses were made as examples for the german trade market - there doesn't seem to be any definitive production number but it would seem to be a very short run. This particular bass is a maple neck through with (I think) walnut wings faced with zebrawood.
The bass is all original bar the battery cover which was missing when I brought it. I purchased a replacement from a guy in the states who makes them to the original design.
Points to note for the purposes of honest description
The bass has a few little dings as you would expect from a 33 year old gigged instrument.
It would benefit from a setup. Could do with some truss rod tweeking I suspect. There is some rattle with the action as low as it is which doesn't bother me, but am aware it upsets some folk.
Its a heavy old beast !
The rear pickup output isn't as punchy through the active circuit as I would like, more Jazz bass than Alembic (the front one sounds superb..) This is common on these early musician basses, but may be indicative of components needing replacement / pickup needing a rewind. Please note though that the active circuit is fully functional in terms of EQ etc.
The aforementioned battery compartment is lacking a screw - this is pure laziness on my part. I just taped it shut with electrical tape (no residue !) and haven't got myself to the screw shop (make of that what you will...) to source a replacement.
I have an original Ibanez Vault case for it to live in - not in perfect condition but original none the less.
Cash wise I would like £1000
I'm aware this is a lot for a Japanese instrument - and will probably only appeal to collectors, but I think this will appreciate in value.
It starts to look like a bargain when you consider that the 2010 limited edition ones are selling for £7k ;-)
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Trade wise I'm open to graphite necked Headlesses (e.g. Steinbergers or Statuses) or perhaps an interesting Sandberg.
Might also be interested in lightweight cabinets of the Markbass variety - particularly if anyone has one of the 3x12 neo cabs around.
Bass is located in Huddersfield West Yorkshire.
Thanks For Looking