Herr Fixxxer Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 (edited) Hello everyone! I stumbled across this Ibanez Jazz Bass on Ebay : [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180170119041&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008#ebayphotohosting"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...bayphotohosting[/url] Do you think it's worth it? I read these 70's Ibanez were awesome... Cheers! PS : I'm new here, looks like a great forum! Edited June 20, 2008 by Herr Fixxxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 (edited) I REALLY wouldn't buy from that guy. Yes 70's ibbys were good (i think) because they were made in japan, matsumoku (i think) but i wouldn't quote me on that. But i haven't seen that guy sell even ONE reasonably priced item. I think it's safe to say if he's selling something, you could knock a good 25% off what he's asking and that might be a bit more reasonable, but still a bit expensive. Point is, wait for someone else to sell one. There are always a few vintage ibbys on the bay at reasonable prices though tbh. Edited June 21, 2008 by budget bassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Fixxxer Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 Thanks a bunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Music Outlet. Same gear's on that for ever. Hmmm. Some of the stuff's interesting but if you think 50% of what he asks you're not far off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJA Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 "low action * sounds & plays great !" how can he tell with no strings on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 70s Ibanez were made by Fujigen Gakki - the factory later picked to build MIJ Fenders based on the quality of the copies. They are very good - but £350's far too expensive for that - particularly considering it's hardly original, and might not even be an Ibanez. Ibanez was only ever a brand name, so you will find the identical instruments with different names on the headstock, usually for quite a lot less. In the UK, Antoria is one to look out for, they were much more common than Ibanez, and there are quite a few Jazz copies around. Also worth keeping an eye out for CSL & Cimar, CSLs were from Fujigen, as were later Cimars, and while they're not identical to the Ibanez range, they're very, very good. I have a CSL Jazz copy: There are other brands, but there were a lot of good-quality MIJ copies from numerous factories & brands. If you're after one - don't limit yourself to one name! Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Fixxxer Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 Man that's one gorgeous bass :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgt-pluck Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 [quote name='SJA' post='223500' date='Jun 21 2008, 11:43 AM']"low action * sounds & plays great !" how can he tell with no strings on it?[/quote] I've never understood why that seller never puts strings on his gear before advertising it. It's academic though - I wouldn't buy anything from him regardless. Pluck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Theres a Columbus Jazz here for £100- [url="http://www.musiccorner.co.uk/2nd-Hand-and-End-of-Line-Bargains/c5403/p111124/2nd-Hand-Columbus-Jazz-bass-from-the-70s-in-hard-case/product_info.html"]http://www.musiccorner.co.uk/2nd-Hand-and-...oduct_info.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 [quote name='Geddys nose' post='223803' date='Jun 21 2008, 07:53 PM']Theres a Columbus Jazz here for £100- [url="http://www.musiccorner.co.uk/2nd-Hand-and-End-of-Line-Bargains/c5403/p111124/2nd-Hand-Columbus-Jazz-bass-from-the-70s-in-hard-case/product_info.html"]http://www.musiccorner.co.uk/2nd-Hand-and-...oduct_info.html[/url][/quote] That's not a bad price for that - they go for £150+ on the Bay. These are OK but not Ibanez/Antoria quality - you'll find a ply body under the burst & a neck that doesn't feel quite right for a Jazz. This one looks in pretty good original condition, if those are the original ashtrays & thumbrest, that's very unusual. I'm not sure about the Jazzes, but I do know some Columbus guitars were made by Rokkomann/Maya. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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