Modo74
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[quote name='Bassassin' post='813526' date='Apr 21 2010, 09:41 PM']Interesting, that - I'm pretty sure that's a hybrid, a Silver Series J neck on an older P body. The earlier Ibanez 2369 featured a P/J layout & block inlays but I've never seen this on an SS. The big black oversprays on the body suggest a laminated construction (probably butcher block/veneers) which I don't think an SS would have. I might be wrong, in which case this is a proper rarity - I think you should post some pics on the [url="http://www.ibanezcollectors.com/forum/"]Ibanez Collectors forum[/url]. Is there a serial number on the neck plate? The first two numbers will be the year - although '79 would be very surprising, Ibanez stopped making copies around 1977. Jon.[/quote] I've joined up over at Ibanez Collectors, and found a link to a really good vintage Ibanez site. It doesn't look like mine is a rarity unfortunately. Same model, just a different colour. I've started a thread and posted some pics over there anyway, so thanks for the info.
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I bow to your superior knowledge sir - this is the only Japanese Fender copy I've ever played. :-)
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No worries, I probably shouldn't have resurrected a thread in the Marketplace as I'm actually not selling any more. Its just that Schnozzalee asked me what the serial no. was ages ago, this is a (very) belated reply to that question. Cheers. -
I'm at work at the moment so I'll check the serial when I get home. As far as the neck goes, and assuming the necks follow a similar profile to Fender, it certainly isnt a Jazz neck profile. (its a lot fatter than any Fender Jazz I've ever played, definitly closer to a Precision type). I'll chuck some pics on that ibanez collectors forum later. Thaks for the info.
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Bernies explanation of the harlequin effect :- "The construction of this bass is a Brazilian Mahogany core with man made veneer back and front and on the headstock. The veneer is individual dyed pieces of wood glued together and sliced at an angle which gives the Harlequin effect."
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Correct. Unfortunately its not well liked/known enough in this country to attract a decent bid. Decided to keep it now.
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1979 (I think) Silver Series PJ, modded with Badass II bridge and Seymour Duncan QP pups.
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Thread necromancy ahoy! Finally got around to checking the serial no. (only took me just over a year. I'd love to say I've been busy, but unfortunately its down to pure laziness). Serial no. is 0029.
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Thanks Russ, thats some really interesting stuff. Finally got around to taking the neck off mine for the first time, serial no. 0029. Any ideas how early that might make it? Still with the original Hiscox Goodfellow case too. I was trying to sell it, but for some reason its not really attracted much attention in this country (unless I'm willing to near give it away). What the hell, I reckon I might just keep it.
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Schnozalee - Bernie told me the serial number is in the neck pocket and under the pups, so I'll need to get around to whipping the strings off and taking a look. As far as the dints go, thers a couple of small chunks out of the laquer on the back of the headstock, and some minor scratching on the the lower left bout, mostly on the back, one on the front. I'll take some pics, might be hard to pick up the damage though as its not overly visible. Will get the above done at some stage during the week. Thanks for the interest.
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Haha yeah I had to admit I did a double take when I saw the "Hi there gorgeous", after which I noticed the comma and realised Andy was referring to the bass.
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Thanks for all the advice and bumps guys. Andy - I've already been in touch with Bernie, just to get a bit more info on the bass and to let him know how far across the world his work has travelled. He is indeed a top bloke. Thanks again everyone.
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For sale - My original Goodfellow Harlequin, handbuilt by Bernie. Its in great condition considering its 25+ years old. A couple of minor dings, nothing major. Plays great and sounds great. To be honest I have no idea of its true value, so offers please. Selling because times are as tough here in NZ right now as they are anywhere else in the world. No idea how much it would cost to freight from here to the UK. Will look into that if anyones genuinely interested. Comes with original Goodfellow branded case, also in solid condition. Cheers
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Cheers for the clips guys, nice one. I particular like the way the Style Council guy completely [i]nails[/i] my tone. Despite the fact that Live Aid occurred 4 years before I started playing.