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    [quote name='william64' timestamp='1357472014' post='1922955']
    What a beauty! The finish is original? Havent seen yet : )
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    Hi William,

    Yes, the finish is original. The standard Musician basses for this year were as far as I know either natural (light wood) or stained dark wood one piece body 'wings'. This one has a cap on the front and back of the wings - I have been told its zebrawood, and a matching headstock veener. So its a different construction and finish from 'standard' musicians.

    My photos don't really do it justice.

    Cheers

    Graham

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    [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1357254911' post='1920081']
    Awesome :D First time playing there myself! It looks much cooler than the first venue I ever played at which was a cramped little pub in Northampton called the Punch And Judy :lol:
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    As I recall it was in a marquee outside as part of an arts festival. Remember being confused by the presence of monitors (''aren't these speakers facing the wrong way ?'') Dont know the punch and judy but have fond memories of a night in The Roadmender many years ago :)

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    [quote name='phsycoandy' timestamp='1357254543' post='1920074']
    Stunning! miss mine a bit now :(
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    This is what worries me. Took me a very long time to find this and a lot of horse trading to buy it..suspect I am unlikely to ever find another.

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    [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1357254214' post='1920062']
    OK, I borrowed one of these about 9 years ago for a few months and I can confirm that it is the best sounding bass I have EVER played. Definitely worth the asking price, especially in this good condition! Those huge single coil pickups really pack a punch! Treat yourself ;)
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    Cheers for that ! As an aside I notice that your next gig is at the commercial in Sandbach which was the first venue I ever played at :-)

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    [quote name='JohnFitzgerald' timestamp='1357252730' post='1920033']
    Are you still selling the Ibanez Guitar ?
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    Hi John,

    Yes. The ibanez Roadstar in my signature is for sale also - have pm'd you.

    If anyone is into really weird stuff I'm selling a Mandocello / Long Scale Bouzouki on Ebay as the moment as well...

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Handmade-Bouzouki-Gazouki-Mandocello-/321048701530?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Sting_Instruments&hash=item4abffe6a5a

    Cheers

    Gray

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    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 ;-)

    [url="http://www.ibanez.com/BassGuitars/Series-Limited_Edition"]http://www.ibanez.co...Limited_Edition[/url]

    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









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    Hi,

    The preamp boards are hard to find. I have eventually replaced the pickups with EMGs in 2 Musician basses - requires some slight routing, but in my opinion you don't lose much in terms of tonal range.

    From wat I have observed the active circuits got less noisy as the range progressed - my 1980 is quite hissy but the 1986 I had was a much more modern and quiet circuit.

    Martin Dixon in Ilkley is very good.

    All gone - Thanks

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    Posted · Edited by Gray

    Hi,

    I have loads of audio cables which are currently residing in my cellar.

    I would imagine they number over a hundred, mostly short patch leads with a mixture of xlr/jack/rca connectors - some balanced and some unbalanced.

    The leads are the things which lurked at the bottom of various flightcases when I did PA, and after 7 years I have to admit that I will never get around to sorting them out or cutting them up for the connectors.

    So, if you want them please message me and come and get them from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

    Cheers

    Gray

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