Dr M Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Hi there, Some time lurker here, deciding to dip a toe in the water. I recently scored this on ebay: [attachment=112906:FinePix July 2012 117.JPG] '06 Korean-made Ibanez Iceman. In need of a set-up, and a bit of tlc, but for less than £140 (and one very bizarre train journey), I'm impressed! I know people either love or hate the Iceman shape, but what really surprised me are the pickups. Those mini-humbuckers have a really warm sound to them. I can only think of a handful of other designs that use them - it just makes me wonder, is there any reason they're not very popular? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I've always liked the ice man. Good score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancunianfox Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Nice find, I have never seen an Iceman but they are a cool looking design. The reason why it was cheap is because it isn't a P, Jazz or Stingray. There are some great bargains on Ebay to be had on more unusual designs as they just aren't in fashion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydentaku Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Like it, somewhere to hold your shopping when playing at the bus stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr M Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 Cheers! [quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1342169805' post='1730622'] Like it, somewhere to hold your shopping when playing at the bus stop. [/quote] That's one of the more polite comments I've heard about that lower horn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 The more I look t this the more I want to steal it and put some mike lull pickups in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr M Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1342194743' post='1731410'] The more I look t this the more I want to steal it and put some mike lull pickups in it. [/quote] Kinda grows on you, doesn't it? Although, I get the impression that set of pickups might be worth more than the bass itself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I've long been a fan of non conventional shapes. The iceman is one of my favourites. Imagine the result though? Im assuming this is mostly mahogany? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 And now I'm eyeing up the black one on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr M Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1342219876' post='1732118'] I've long been a fan of non conventional shapes. The iceman is one of my favourites. Imagine the result though? Im assuming this is mostly mahogany? [/quote] Yeah, I've always been fond of 'shape' guitars and basses - I'd been eyeing up Thunderbirds for ages when I picked up the Iceman. Although, there are some shapes where I'd love to know what the designer had been smoking (Dave Mustaine's Axxion, anyone? ) I believe Ibanez claim the body is mahogany, but it's surprisingly light. I've seen some suggestions it might be nato. The neck is maple. [quote name='cocco' timestamp='1342220613' post='1732131'] And now I'm eyeing up the black one on eBay. [/quote] Come to the dark side! You know you want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Yes I do. But I dont do active basses. I think I'll wait for a nice passive one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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