andydye Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 (edited) [s]Somehow (via a variety of trades and swaps) I've managed to end up with a pair of very lovely but surprisingly different feeling and sounding Ibanez Blazer basses I didn't think I'd be doing this so soon after getting my mitts on them but life happens dunnit!? [media]http://www.flickr.com/photos/andy_dye/sets/72157633277713595/[/media] [s]The '80 is fretted (as most blazers were) and has a really rather punchy tone even with the flats on, I'd prefer it to any p-bass I've ever tried without question! Comes with a new-ish and fairly nicely padded Fender gig bag. Nut width = 41mm (1 5/8") Weight = approx 4kg / 9lb[/s] [b]SOLD[/b] The '81 is a fretless, a factory fretless, I don't think many were made (so this would be a rarity maybe?), the tone is very sweet, super vintage p with a lovely gentle mwah/swell if you linger on a note much like any fretless p. Comes with a similar aged hardcase that looks the part and all the clasps function but are getting a bit loose. Nut width = 40mm (just over 1 1/2") Weight = just over 4kg / 9lb [s]Both are [/s]really solidly made and while not especially light, doesn't feel heavy to me when worn. Price, [s]£350[/s] £300 [s]each[/s] inc UK shipping, local collection / meet up within about an hours drive of Sheffield is also an option.[/s] Edited September 1, 2013 by andydye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstriper Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 As the previous owner of the fretted Blazer, I can recommend it as a great bass. Very solid, with a great punchy tone, the neck is fast and dead straight with perfect intonation. It's a player's bass with a cool, classic feel - they don't make 'em like this any more (unfortunately). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 It isn't very clear but are they £350 each or £350 for both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 (edited) [quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1371243509' post='2111792'] It isn't very clear but are they £350 each or £350 for both? [/quote] Apologies matey, £350 each + uk shipping Edited June 14, 2013 by andydye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Cheers Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amafi Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 As an owner of an Ibanez Blazer (20+ years) I can testify to the quality of these instruments. The sound I get from my Blazer through any amp is amazing, a massive, punchy, deep tone. I'll never part with mine, not just for sentimental reasons, but because it IS that good. Have an Blazer loving bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Amafi' timestamp='1373207759' post='2134682'] As an owner of an Ibanez Blazer (20+ years) I can testify to the quality of these instruments. The sound I get from my Blazer through any amp is amazing, a massive, punchy, deep tone. I'll never part with mine, not just for sentimental reasons, but because it IS that good. Have an Blazer loving bump [/quote] Thanks matey! Edited July 10, 2013 by andydye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamfist Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 What exactly is that pickup on the fretted one Andy ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 [quote name='hamfist' timestamp='1373804856' post='2141747'] What exactly is that pickup on the fretted one Andy ? [/quote] Hiya matey, the '80 blurb says it's a 'super b4' but it amounts to a single coil non-split pup with a heap more balls than a single j would have... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brabasam Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Hey dude where you based Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 [quote name='brabasam' timestamp='1374007914' post='2144250'] Hey dude where you based [/quote] Hiya, am in Sheffield buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slade Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Hi , Would you consider shipping it to France ? Serious Buyer. Cheers Slade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 [quote name='slade' timestamp='1376817010' post='2179325'] Hi , Would you consider shipping it to France ? Serious Buyer. Cheers Slade. [/quote] Hiya matey, yes I would ship to France, will pm you to discuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slade Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Ok , please do ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 [quote name='slade' timestamp='1376817605' post='2179332'] Ok , please do ! [/quote] Done matey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 Sold pending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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