RyMed Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 (edited) Hello all, I need some space and as I have not played this in a while it will have be the first to go. Ibanez Blazer. Made in May 1982. Condition is rough, cosmetically, but easily playable and sounds great. The neck needs some attention to straighten it out. Plenty of character (ie dings, varnish worn through etc!). Does NOT include the flightcase, this is up for sale here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=101939"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=101939[/url] Check out the pics and any questions welcome. Edited September 13, 2010 by RyMed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 [quote name='RyMed' post='953619' date='Sep 12 2010, 03:31 PM']Hello all, I need some space and as I have not played this in a while it will have be the first to go. Ibanez Blazer. Made in May 1982. Condition is rough, cosmetically, but easily playable and sounds great. The neck needs some attention to straighten it out. Plenty of character (ie dings, varnish worn through etc!). The flight case is up for sale too here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=101939"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=101939[/url] Check out the pics and any questions welcome. [/quote] Can you describe a bit more how the neck is - how un-straight is it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyMed Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 [quote name='Jigster' post='953627' date='Sep 12 2010, 03:35 PM']Can you describe a bit more how the neck is - how un-straight is it![/quote] It's slightly bowed in the middle and needing a good set up, low at bottom, high at top end. It still plays ok. Here's a pic to try and help. Under one hundred pounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 dos the truss still move and adjust okay? do u still have the original knobs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyMed Posted September 12, 2010 Author Share Posted September 12, 2010 [quote name='Jigster' post='953687' date='Sep 12 2010, 04:39 PM']dos the truss still move and adjust okay? do u still have the original knobs?[/quote] The only knobs I have are the ones on it. Will check the truss rod soon when I get chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcoo Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Cracking basses these, and for under 100 smackers, that's a sweet deal. Good luck in the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parker_muse Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 I have a feeling if the truss rod is sound this wont be about for very long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Indeed - probably just needs its rod tweaking. Matron. If I didn't already have 2 Blazer projects, I probably wouldn't be able to restrain myself... Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 same - got one in gr8 condition, and another on a project - but this looks like a proper dirtbag of a bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTool Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 This is indeed a cracking bass for the price, I have it on very good authority that if you compare one of these with a Fender precision the sound from these basses will be just as good I would think that any competent DIYer will be able to bring this back to good as new if required, have a bump on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Savage Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Very interested as long as the truss rod's sound; whereabouts in Yorkshire are you Ry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyMed Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 Cheers guys, I don't know too much about truss rod work, I just know it needs seeing to. Rick, I'm in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 [quote name='RyMed' post='954343' date='Sep 13 2010, 08:28 AM']Cheers guys, I don't know too much about truss rod work[/quote] To be honest, there's not much to know - have you got an allen key that will fit it? Slacken the strings off, and tighten the rod a little at a time and see if the neck straightens. If it doesn't turn fairly easily best not to force it, but if it turns, straighten the neck out & then tune it up. You'll probably find the bass plays a lot better and you won't want to sell it! J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxblues Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmstone Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Gaah! What a steal! Looks fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Savage Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Oh, bum - back to evilBay I go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Aw shame. I hope it went to someone that can do it justice. I had some great ideas for it.... provided the neck was salvageable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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