benthos Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 (edited) Hi All, ***NOW SOLD*** I have for sale my Ibanez BTB 406QM in blue. This is a great 35" scale 18V active six string. As per the pic of the original receipt below, I bought this new in 2003 for £449 from the Bass Centre when it was in Wapping. [b]Condition[/b] This bass has been well looked after and has no major dings. It's free from buckle rash. If you look at the picture of the tuning keys you will see that a couple of small plastic white washers are missing/cracked but this has no effect on the tuning capability or stability. It has been gigged a few times but is getting little use now as my SR5 is my bass of choice for the rock covers band I currently play in. The only modification to the bass has been to change out the strap buttons for Dunlop Straploks. It is currently strung with Warwick Black Label strings (25/45/65/85/105/135) and comes with an Ibanez padded gig bag. [b]Specs:[/b] Bass type: 6 string fretted Neck join: Bolt-On Neck construction: 5-piece maple/walnut Fingerboard: Rosewood, 23 1/2 frets, 35" scale Body: Basswood body w/quilted maple top Finish: Blue Pickups: 2 x Ibanez OEM'd soapbars Hardware: Coated silver tuners, Mono-rail II bridge, Neutrik locking cable jack Electronics: 18V active 'Vari-Mid 3B EQ' with Volume, Pickup Blend, Bass, Mids (w/ sweepable mid-EQ), Treble [b]Price[/b] This has been difficult to price as this model is no longer made and there apear to be very few for sale, but taking into account the condition and age I think £250 plus postage is a reasonable price. It's an excellent buy if you fancy a foray into ERBs without splashing out too much cash. Im not looking for trades. [b]Postage[/b] I haven't researched postage yet and to be honest I'd prefer if this was picked up, but I"m sure we can come to an agreement on cost and courier if you're interested. I can also travel a reasonable distance to meet. [b]Pics[/b] Please PM if you need any more pics or have any questions at all. [attachment=43210:IMG_3153.jpg] [attachment=43211:IMG_3155.jpg] [attachment=43212:IMG_3163_Edit.jpg] [attachment=43213:IMG_3168_Edit.jpg] [attachment=43214:IMG_3177.jpg] [attachment=43215:IMG_3170.jpg] [attachment=43218:IMG_3175.jpg] [attachment=43219:IMG_3167_Edit.jpg] Thanks a lot for looking! Dave. Edited February 26, 2010 by benthos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthos Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 Monday morning bump... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthos Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 (edited) 87 views and not a peep! Tuesday bump... Edited February 23, 2010 by benthos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I'm so tempted by this, a BTB405QM was my first "proper" bass and I really loved it, these are seriously good basses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthos Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 [quote name='Chris2112' post='754940' date='Feb 23 2010, 01:03 PM']I'm so tempted by this, a BTB405QM was my first "proper" bass and I really loved it, these are seriously good basses![/quote] Thanks, Chris. It's a shame your so far away from Kent, otherwise you could pop in for a coffee and a play around with it Great B-string on this and plenty of tonal variation from the electronics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthos Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Wednesday Hump de Bump... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Achingly tempted...trying to work out how to pick it up...achingly tempted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthos Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 [quote name='JimBobTTD' post='756171' date='Feb 24 2010, 03:36 PM']Achingly tempted...trying to work out how to pick it up...achingly tempted...[/quote] If you're in South London that's relatively easy, but Sweden... :-) Where are you currently based? Might be able to help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I'm in sunny Sutton/Croydon this week. It would be great if you were going to be in the area, otherwise I am going to be in London Friday night, but then a bass is rather cumbersome. So, like above, trying to work out how to pick it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthos Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 [quote name='JimBobTTD' post='756253' date='Feb 24 2010, 05:00 PM']I'm in sunny Sutton/Croydon this week. It would be great if you were going to be in the area, otherwise I am going to be in London Friday night, but then a bass is rather cumbersome. So, like above, trying to work out how to pick it up![/quote] Fair enough. I work near Tower Bridge Mon-Fri and live near junction 4 on the M25 if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Though it sounds very lame, I can't get myself into town or Kent this week. Have another bump for a nice bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthos Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 [quote name='JimBobTTD' post='756573' date='Feb 24 2010, 10:27 PM']Though it sounds very lame, I can't get myself into town or Kent this week. Have another bump for a nice bass.[/quote] I know how it goes - we all lead busy lives! You never know, this could still be around when it's more convenient. Thanks for your interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassJase Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I had one of these beasts in black a few years ago and bloody loved it, just didn't play it enough. Bump for a great priced quality bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Can't resist. PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthos Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 [quote name='JimBobTTD' post='756913' date='Feb 25 2010, 11:50 AM']Can't resist. PM sent.[/quote] And now sold, to (quite literally) a scholar and a gentleman Hope it makes a fine addition to the collection, Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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