Delberthot

A very good price

Well I did take this to tonight's gig and all I can say is wow. I was playing through the house backline which is an Ampeg PF500 and an Ampeg cab that sounds like it is full of cotton wool - at least that's how it makes you sound Although it did not sound as good as it would through my setup I was very impressed with it. Playability is fantastic. It was an effortless gig and I found the funk that had been hiding since I began my rock phase a couple of years ago If it's still here on Saturday then I'll be gigging it. I believe the backline supplied is an SVT Pro II and 8x10" although I'll still take my own just in case I don't get on with it

I'm giving serious thought to taking this to Whistle Binkies in Edinburgh for tonight's gig to give it another try and also if there's any local interest you can hear this tonight from 9.45

As well as preserving the label inside with the model number I also had the foresight to take a picture of the model number as well in case I needed to contact Ibanez to see about a replacement decal etc and I believe that should the EQ not be fixable it is still possible to buy them or at least was the last time I checked

This is what it looks like now: [URL=http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/DWB3/DSC02672_zpsd9fd0668.jpg.html][IMG]http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/Delberthot/DWB3/DSC02672_zpsd9fd0668.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/DWB3/DSC02669_zpsc0fe609f.jpg.html][IMG]http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/Delberthot/DWB3/DSC02669_zpsc0fe609f.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/DWB3/DSC02664_zps2db0de1f.jpg.html][IMG]http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/Delberthot/DWB3/DSC02664_zps2db0de1f.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/DWB3/DSC02663_zps87899218.jpg.html][IMG]http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/Delberthot/DWB3/DSC02663_zps87899218.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/DWB3/DSC02662_zpsab4193ae.jpg.html][IMG]http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/Delberthot/DWB3/DSC02662_zpsab4193ae.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/DWB3/DSC02661_zpsaa424190.jpg.html][IMG]http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/Delberthot/DWB3/DSC02661_zpsaa424190.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/DWB3/DSC02659_zps8c16c1b6.jpg.html][IMG]http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/Delberthot/DWB3/DSC02659_zps8c16c1b6.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/DWB3/DSC02657_zpse3922f30.jpg.html][IMG]http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/ad111/Delberthot/DWB3/DSC02657_zpse3922f30.jpg[/IMG][/URL] To be honest, after taking these pictures it doesn't appear to be as bad as I've made it out to be

This bass was my main gigging bass for about 6 months. When I first received it, the area below the controls had been broken off due to being dropped or something. Luckily it came with all the pieces of wood so I was slowly able to rebuild it all using wood glue and clamps. I then spent time filling in the areas where the little splinters of wood were missing and spent a long time sanding it down and sprayed it in one of my favourite colours, Ford Imperial Blue. I decided later on to completely strip it down and give it the gunstock oil finish but I got so far and its been left untouched for a number of months now. My current options are to pay someone to finish it for me or to sell it on to someone who will spend the time needed to get this beautiful looking bass back to looking its best. The bass will come with:[list] [*]control and battery covers [*]brass nut [*]Hipshot tuners [*]Schaller Straplocks (the body end at least but I think I should still have the strap end) [*]a replacement bridge as the intonation screws on the original were jammed and rounded on the original one but I will supply the original if I still have it [*]The original EMG P4 & J4 pickups [*]A full v/v/t solderless EMG wiring harness [*]Knobs [/list] I will also include the original EQ whch I couldn't get to work as well as a set of Rosound flats that had been fitted to it. All the hardware is gold plated. In use I found the bass to be very light in typical Ibanez fashion and also has the corresponding narrow neck. Its a neckthrough of maple and bubinga with ash wings and rosewood fretboard with abalone oval inlays. This bass was about £900 when it was new, given that it's basically only really going to need time, a heat gun & sandpaper - I'll even include the bottle of gunstock oil I was going to use to finish it off - I'm looking for £260 posted in its original case Whoever gets this and finishes it off is going to have a very good bass and I am going to be one very jealous bass player but I have nethier the time to do it or the funds to pay someone (unless someone on this forum could do it for much cheapness) and now the pictures: This is what it should look like: [url="http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/DWB3/021-5-3_zps30e269eb.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/DWB3/019-3-3_zps18c6ef1e.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/DWB3/017-4-1_zpsb4f69c95.jpg.html"][/url] What it looked llike when I got it: [url="http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/DWB3/DSC09801Large_zps4359ec04.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/DWB3/DSC09798Large_zps5d0d146d.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/DWB3/DSC09790Large_zpse3b65c71.jpg.html"][/url] What it looked like after I repaired the break but before filling the bits that were missing [url="http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/DWB3/DSC00820Large_zpsbe6310c1.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/DWB3/DSC00818Large_zpsbec77556.jpg.html"][/url]

I think the correct word looking for is satisfaction - satisfaction that after 90+ basses, dozens of amp, cabs, effects, strings etc I'm really happy with what I have interms of sounds, looks, playability and grin factor when I'm playing. Don't get me wrong, this bass sounds fantastic and I used for a few songs at the weekend but its no longer the sound I'm looking for. In fact I had it running with the neck pickup on full and bridge slightly down contrary to what a lot of others do and I preferred the sound. Nice bassy tone but still very clear.

For the first time in a long time there's absolutely nothing that I want or need. It's a really strange feeling

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As soon as I saw this bass I had to have it. One of my favourite colour/wood combinations and not a single piece of tort in sight This is a 2007 built Mex Jazz bass in olympic white with rosewood fretboard. I would describe the condition as good for its age. There are a few dinks here and there ( none of which were caused by me if you've seen my thread on this subject ) The bass has been set up and is ready to play. I did realise as I was taking the pictures that I hadn't set the intonation, whoops. I have changed the bridge from the original to a Wilkinson one with brass saddles as a couple of the screws were slightly rusty but nothing out of the ordinary - I simply hate anything looking dirty or worn inthe slightest. I have also polished the frets and given the fretboard a good clean with lemon oil. I also have a Hipshot D-tuner fitted as about a third of the songs I play with my band require a low D. Sound is typical Jazz and I have it fitted with a set of roto flats as I haven't used rounds in about 5 years. The silk has come off at the headstock end but they've still got years of life left in them. I gave them a good wipe with an Ernie Ball cleaning wipe prior to fitting them. I am looking for around £360 which includes the fitted Wilkinson and original bridge, the D-tuner plus original tuner with bushing and screws, the roto flats and the fitted hard case complete with keys which is virtually brand new. Collection or postage welcome. I expect it to cost around £12 to post within the UK mainland and can get quotes for anywhere further afield. And now, lots of pictures: [url="http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/Mex%20Jazz%20Olympic%20White/DSC02636_zpsb9406125.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/Mex%20Jazz%20Olympic%20White/DSC02638_zps98eef8fc.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/Mex%20Jazz%20Olympic%20White/DSC02635_zps273ea831.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/Mex%20Jazz%20Olympic%20White/DSC02640_zpsde7a9bcc.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/Mex%20Jazz%20Olympic%20White/DSC02632_zpsb3d3d3c8.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s927.photobucket.com/user/Delberthot/media/Mex%20Jazz%20Olympic%20White/DSC02631_zpsb185b406.jpg.html"][/url]

always always wanted one of these - c'mon Euromillions

Sold pending payment

[quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1380128534' post='2221274'] Bought one of these myself a few weeks back and really surprised how much you can get for a few hundred notes with these VMs. Bound and blocks at this price? insane! [/quote] Indeed I've actually had quite a few people wanting to swap their maple with black blocks necks for the neck on this one. Something to think about if you want a Geddy Lee look alike for much cheapness. I could either point you in their direction or I could swap the neck for you before posting.

It looks like the buyer for my Bright Box is still out there but just incapacitated at present so if he comes forward with the reddies then I'll be withdrawing this, adding a Hipshot D-tuner and gigging it