I'm afraid I've never been an Ibby fan.......until now, when I took delivery (today) of a 30 year old Roadster.
Admittedly it has an Alembic preamp in it, but the build quality is astounding.
In 35 years of gigging, this is the most rock solid, comfortable, playable bass I've owned.
I've gone through Status, G&L, Fender, Warwicks mostly.....no boutique's, but UK, USA and German made basses, but this made me smile from the moment I played it without even plugging it in.
Huge bridge, brass nut, solid tuners, a great neck.
Are the modern ones as well made as the old Jap ones?
John