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NOW SOLD ELSEWHERE 2011 Ibanez G104 Grooveline 4-string bass in Deep Expresso, with hard soft-case This is a genuinely rare bass being produced between 2011 and 2015 by the Ibanez custom shop in Japan (FujiGen) as part of the upmarket Prestige line of basses. These instruments retailed for over $2,500 when launched, and the attention to detail is exactly what you would expect from a Japanese custom shop that produce such high-quality instruments. This particular example is in excellent condition having been well looked after. One of the best features of the bass is the way it balances both seated and standing. This was one of the key design parameters and the slightly playful body shape contributes massively to this. The neck is delightful to get around on and the Gotoh hardware is top notch too. I have used some professional pics of this very bass as my skills in this area are very limited. I can assure you that it is the same instrument and will happily provide my lame efforts if you would like some additional images of any aspect of the instrument. There is plenty of positive comment on the internet about these basses (and also about the marmite body shape to be fair, but I absolutely contest the odd comment about having a thin tone; not the case at all). I am happy to answer any questions you may have, and if you want to come and try the bass that is perfectly fine too. Specifications · Body: Ash Top & Back with an Alder body · Neck: Wenge/Bubinga 5-pc with Titanium reinforcement rods and 6 bolts to the body · Fretboard: Rosewood, side dot position markers and 22 frets · Scale Length: 34” (864mm) · Frets: Medium Stainless Steel · Nut: GraphTech Black TUSQ XL (38mm) · Neck Pickup: Ibanez CAP Sonic Arch passive · Bridge Pickup: Ibanez CAP Sonic Arch passive · Preamp: Ibanez E4 with 3-band EQ (and EQ bypass switch) · Controls: Master volume / balancer / EQ toggle / 3-way EQ cut or boost: treble, mid, bass · Bridge: Tight-End Bass 4 with 19mm string spacing · Hardware: Cosmo Black · Included: High quality hard soft-case I would really prefer collection if you are close by, but if you are not too far away I’d rather deliver the bass to you in exchange for some petrol money than send my courier. Or happy to meet up somewhere too. I've borrowed the BassBros pics from when I bought it as they are so much better than mine. I have also included a pic of the bass at ead towers to prove that I really do own it!

Could you expand on "not lightweight" please. How heavy is the bass?

Sold elsewhere Hi folks, back up for sale is my Yamaha Attitude Special; originally Surf Green refinished in Lava Red. I am genuinely in two minds about this so I may withdraw this at any moment as I did earlier in the year. However it really isn't getting the use it deserves and I would love it to go to someone who will use it. I am the second owner of this bass from new. The original owner bought it new, originally Sea Foam Green, and had it re-finished in a colour close to Lave Red which was one of the options for the full-fat Attitudes. It was not a pro job and with the various scuffs acquired over the years, the original finish does show through in a couple of places. The bass itself still plays and sounds great and has original hardware and electronics except the for the strap lock buttons. The bass will come with a gig bag. The neck is fairly slim with a 40mm nut, slightly bigger than a vintage style Jazz Bass but not as big as a traditional P. It's very slick in the hands; the finish on the back of the 12" radius neck is nicely worn in and very easy to get around on. The fret condition is fine with only light wear. The neck is straight and the truss rod works fine. The body is light and lively but still well balanced against the neck. The pickup combo and electronics is fairly unique: You get a standard P pickup with its own volume knob but no tone knob, as well as the signature big passive humbucker in the neck. This has a separate volume and a tone control. Basically, you can start off with a juicy, growling P-style tone, then use the neck pickup to dial in a whole world of extra fatness and low-end heft. There is a sticker on the bass that Mr Sheehan had on his bass that I also believe is no longer available. The specs are: · Alder body · Split single coil and passive humbucker. · Maple, 1-piece Neck 34" scale, 12" radius · Finish - Lava Red (was Surf Green) · Body - Alder body · Fretboard - Maple · Weight - 4.0kg (8.75lbs) · Nut width - 40mm · Pickups & electronics – All original Looking at recent sales, the relative scarcity of these basses and bearing in mind the re-fin, I think that the current asking price is fair. In order that you can see and hear what you're buying I would much prefer collection or to meet up and hand over in person if at all possible, but shipping may be an option and would be for you to organise.