Ibanez black eagle 1977 Japan // PRICEDROP €1.350 - *WITHDRAWN* £1600 Netherlands

[SurroundedByManatees]

Ibanez black eagle 1977

 

Rare original Ibanez black eagle from the '70s. These basses are mainly known for being used by Krist Novoselic from Nirvana.

 

 

It's truly a great take on the classic jazz bass. Not only because it's looks (which is a matter of taste of course), but soundwise it delivers a bit more mids than most jazzes do. Probably because of the mahogany body. I've used this bass live with La Bella flats fitted as an all rounder for my former pop/rock band, and used this with both pickups engaged or one of them solood, it sounds solid in all settings.

 

Playability is very good; low action without rattling is possible. There is some fret wear, but is doesn't affect playability.

 

The bass is in very good condition considering it's age. All hardware and electronics work like they should. There is a repaired little crack at the F hole (which most have, if still complete), and otherwise just a bunch of small usermarks and scratches.

It's a 5kg heavy piece of awesomeness, so might not be for everyone. I personally think it balances nicely with a decent strap, and didn't mind playing it for an hour or two.

For the sale a set of rounds will be fitted, as I'll keep the flats.

 

It's a reluctant sale this one, but something has to shift. There is no interest in my Ric, so I might keep that one and sell a Jazz type bass instead (I have 4).

 

€1.850

 

I am located in the Netherlands, but happy to ship at buyers risk and expense.

Edited October 18, 2022 by SurroundedByManatees

[lowregisterhead]

This was the bass I lusted after as a teenager and could never afford - I still can't! 😄 I managed to snag one of the reissues they did a few years ago, but yours is in great condition and has much more mojo! GLWTS.

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2 minutes ago, lowregisterhead said:

This was the bass I lusted after as a teenager and could never afford - I still can't! 😄 I managed to snag one of the reissues they did a few years ago, but yours is in great condition and has much more mojo! GLWTS.

Those reissues are damn fine as well. And rare too.

 

Tnx✌️

[ash]

Jon Camp of Renaissance used an even rarer White Eagle for a while. Nice to see the bit that usually gets broken off at the headstock still in place too. GLWTS! 

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I think the white Eagles were Antoria labelled basses. Never seen one in real life...

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Drop to €1.700

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€1.500

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Last drop to €1350