Annoying Twit Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) I'm not familiar with this Korean built model. But, the number is high which usually indicates a desirable bass [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IBANEZ-SR900-BASS-GUITAR-IN-BLACK-WITH-CASE-AND-BRAND-NEW-STRINGS-/171358430983?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item27e5c22707"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item27e5c22707[/url] If I remember correctly, the seller has been discussed on here before. And was described as not the kind of people you'd want to have an argument with. (For pickup, go behind the Bargain Booze shop). Edit: I've done a bit of research, and it should be worth several times £100, and should be a bargain. Unless there's something wrong with it of course. Edited June 14, 2014 by Annoying Twit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 If that was near me, I'd probably be 'round the back of the booze shop in a flash, regardless of the ongoing downsizing. Really silly bargain, someone get it bought, even if you just want to flip it for a few bob. The C prefix on the SN indicates Cort, so it'll likely be very good, if my Cort-built Ibby EDA900 is anything to go on. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hand of john curley Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatEric Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1402768872' post='2476691'] If that was near me, I'd probably be 'round the back of the booze shop in a flash, regardless of the ongoing downsizing. Really silly bargain, someone get it bought, even if you just want to flip it for a few bob. The C prefix on the SN indicates Cort, so it'll likely be very good, if my Cort-built Ibby EDA900 is anything to go on. Jon. [/quote] Jon, Hi. My SR900, looks nothing like that. [i]Is [/i]that an SR900? Am I losing touch with SR Models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) I googled, and there are different models of SR900. I found an [url="http://forum.ibanez.com/yaf_postst74276_SR900---I-want-to-buy-one--but.aspx"]ibby forum thread[/url] where someone mentioned all the SR900 variations that had been introduced and then discontinued. These apparently would have small differences, which could explain why the ebay one might look different from Flat Eric's base. One notable characteristic of the SR900 is the thru-neck, and while it's less obvious with the black finish, I can see stripeyness in the ebay bass's headstock. The bass here looks a bit similar: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/57925-ibanez-sr900/"]http://basschat.co.u...5-ibanez-sr900/[/url] Did the £100 ebay bass have barts too? Surely those pickups alone would be worth £100. EDIT: "Best Offer Accepted"?!?!?!?!!?!?!?! Even more edits: According to goofbid, the seller accepted an offer of £85! EDIT: Not an SR900 for £100, but a Fujigen SR800 with a very low starting bid, [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MIJ-Ibanez-SR800-bass-/111381892047?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item19eee0cbcf"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item19eee0cbcf[/url] and reasonable postage. Edited June 15, 2014 by Annoying Twit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 [quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='140278140 EDIT: Not an SR900 for £100, but a Fujigen SR800 with a very low starting bid, [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MIJ-Ibanez-SR800-bass-/111381892047?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item19eee0cbcf"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item19eee0cbcf[/url] and reasonable starting bid. [/quote] Yup, that's mine. On sale here too. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Good luck with the sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 And it was mine until oldslapper and I traded. It is an absolutely cracking bass. Pencil thin neck, superb build quality, great sounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos3h Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Haha, I am the winner 'bidder' on that SR900 - I bought it because I'm looking for something cheap, decent and light. Collecting this week so I'll let you know whether it was the bargain it hopefully appears to be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Well done Moos3h, that's an amazing bargain. After you collect it, can you tell us if the rumours that the sellers are 'interesting' (big dogs etc.) are true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 [quote name='Moos3h' timestamp='1402831805' post='2477065'] Haha, I am the winner 'bidder' on that SR900 - I bought it because I'm looking for something cheap, decent and light. Collecting this week so I'll let you know whether it was the bargain it hopefully appears to be! [/quote] Glad it was someone on 'ere! If it's a good 'un but you decide you don't want it (in a few months after all my house-move b0ll0cks is sorted out, preferably!) you could make an easy tenner on it by flogging it to me - been regretting selling the 2 SR800s I had for some time now... J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1402835214' post='2477099'] Glad it was someone on 'ere! If it's a good 'un but you decide you don't want it (in a few months after all my house-move b0ll0cks is sorted out, preferably!) you could make an easy tenner on it by flogging it to me - been regretting selling the 2 SR800s I had for some time now... J. [/quote] A tenner Jon, you have a reputation to uphold. A fiver surely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1402847179' post='2477201'] A tenner Jon, you have a reputation to uphold. A fiver surely [/quote] Fair point, I just thought a tenner might help towards the postage... J. Edited June 15, 2014 by Bassassin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos3h Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Well it's here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyDog Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 And..? C'mon, we want to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 C'mon. Spill the beans! And don't forget the photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos3h Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Okay, so a few more details as I wind down from a pretty crappy week. I couldn't make it to collect myself, so arranged for a chap to go and get it for me from Shiply - that's a fantastic website and if you persevere you can often get a quote that's the right price. I did and three days after collection, it was here. The driver said the people he collected from were friendly and no drama, so all pretty straightforward. Realistically, the van should have had a biohazard sign on it, the bass was that filthy. Seriously, beyond disgusting - I can only imagine that it was used to stir a slurry pit for the last few years. So, after about three hours worth of cleaning (took everything off that could come off), a nice new set of strings and a full setup, we have this: [URL=http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Moos3h/media/Moos3h004/photo1_zps682f3c02.jpg.html][IMG]http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e256/Moos3h/Moos3h004/photo1_zps682f3c02.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Moos3h/media/Moos3h004/photo5_zps9af02652.jpg.html][IMG]http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e256/Moos3h/Moos3h004/photo5_zps9af02652.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Moos3h/media/Moos3h004/photo4_zpsd3aa0c77.jpg.html][IMG]http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e256/Moos3h/Moos3h004/photo4_zpsd3aa0c77.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Moos3h/media/Moos3h004/photo3_zpsf8bb5f33.jpg.html][IMG]http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e256/Moos3h/Moos3h004/photo3_zpsf8bb5f33.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Moos3h/media/Moos3h004/photo2_zps2f031825.jpg.html][IMG]http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e256/Moos3h/Moos3h004/photo2_zps2f031825.jpg[/IMG][/URL] And it's really rather tasty. Bartolini pickups, through body stringing and a through neck all mean that the tone is VERY nice. I've been able to get the action down nice and low without any buzz with just the right amount of neck relief (gnats todger, anyone?). All the electrics work great and the EQ is very effective. I'm rather taken with it - I really want a nice light Jazz so I'll be watching to see if any trades come up as I already have the active Ibanez thing covered, but for the total paid (£85 at auction, delivery, strings and my time) I'm a very happy bunny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 That's a bargain! Nice bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 That's lovely. Score of the year? J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 That is lovely and an absolute bargain, great job on the clean up and set up John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annoying Twit Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 This is the kind of purchase that makes the ebay forum worthwhile. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyDog Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Bargain of the year so far I reckon. You could have paid more than that for the Barts alone. Well played sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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