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2015 Ibanez Soundgear SRFF806 "fanned-fret" six string bass. Purchased as I've always wanted a six string with narrow spacing, active/passive electronics and fanned frets, and this ticked all those boxes - alas the neck is just a little too slim for me and I can't play it for long periods. I've literally only just had it set up by the brilliant boys at Feline Guitars (Jonathan and Tom), and the action is beautifully on the low side of medium. This same bass model is a favourite of no less a luminary in the bass world than Dave Swift who plays with Jools Holland, and anyone who has tried fanned frets will attest that it takes mere minutes to get used to it. Beautifully balanced sound with a tight low B (35.5") and a singing high C (33.6"). Swamp ash body with beautiful grain finished in antique charcoal grey, very stable five piece laminate neck, bar inlays, cosmo black hardware, custom 3-band Ibanez electronics with selectable mids and active/passive switch. Strung (I believe) with the original D'Addario roundwounds in good nick. I've added a small piece of foam under the strings at the headstock to stop the strings ringing beyond the nut, but it is very easily removable if you wish (I think it looks better in addition to making acoustic practice more tolerable as the bass is so resonant). Lots of high res photos here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lmprmyabgos98dh/AAAqMVqsgdNh4Ag6xYQ-u0Sja?dl=0 Absolutely immaculate condition, has never left the house other than going to get set up, I can't find a scratch or dent anywhere. £849 new, £700 ono. I am based in London, SE3.

[quote name='The GroovyPlucker' timestamp='1479934528' post='3180457'] I don't think so, but they're incredibly hard to find, and as with all Fenders they gain value, I do believe it's worth every penny, obviously I'd like to get as much as poss for it, without stinging anyone on the way, would be interested to hear peoples views on it as there's very few of them out there to compare with, pricewise that is. [/quote] I wasn't going to comment, but you specifically requested comparisons... I sold a white one earlier this year for less money than this to find my Dingwall Super J, and it had some very premium upgrades including a J-Retro Deluxe, a custom tort guard, Hipshot string retainer and Warwick adjustable brass nut. I probably underpriced it as it went within an hour, but that was with a £200 pre and £100 of hardware on it. There has been a four string sold on Basschat, for price comparison, accessible through search.

Really wanted one of these when I was younger!

Chris is based near Ipswich and is a top top bloke!

Did you make the sticker?

[quote name='jmlbasses' timestamp='1457299124' post='2997219'] I don't know exactly but has an intermediate weight, if you are really interested I can weigh. (I don't have scale in my house) [/quote] Yes weight please. Also what do the controls do?

I traded my Combustion (+cash) for colgraff's Super J and can attest that it was well cared for and that he was a true gentleman throughout our interaction. Whoever gets this will not only get a stellar bass but will also be doing a kind deed for his family.

Photo or at least colour?

Ironically I have a 56 Bravewood Precision in sunburst...

Oh man, that's pretty much exactly what I am looking for. You don't ever find yourself in London do you?