70's Ibanez Jazz Bass

[Herr Fixxxer]

Hello everyone!

I stumbled across this Ibanez Jazz Bass on Ebay : [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180170119041&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=008#ebayphotohosting"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...bayphotohosting[/url]

Do you think it's worth it? I read these 70's Ibanez were awesome...

Cheers!

PS : I'm new here, looks like a great forum!

Edited June 20, 2008 by Herr Fixxxer

[budget bassist]

I REALLY wouldn't buy from that guy. Yes 70's ibbys were good (i think) because they were made in japan, matsumoku (i think) but i wouldn't quote me on that. But i haven't seen that guy sell even ONE reasonably priced item. I think it's safe to say if he's selling something, you could knock a good 25% off what he's asking and that might be a bit more reasonable, but still a bit expensive. Point is, wait for someone else to sell one. There are always a few vintage ibbys on the bay at reasonable prices though tbh.

Edited June 21, 2008 by budget bassist

[Herr Fixxxer]

Thanks a bunch!

[Dr.Dave]

Music Outlet. Same gear's on that for ever.

Hmmm. Some of the stuff's interesting but if you think 50% of what he asks you're not far off.

[SJA]

"low action

* sounds & plays great !"


how can he tell with no strings on it?

[Bassassin]

70s Ibanez were made by Fujigen Gakki - the factory later picked to build MIJ Fenders based on the quality of the copies. They are very good - but £350's far too expensive for that - particularly considering it's hardly original, and might not even be an Ibanez.

Ibanez was only ever a brand name, so you will find the identical instruments with different names on the headstock, usually for quite a lot less. In the UK, Antoria is one to look out for, they were much more common than Ibanez, and there are quite a few Jazz copies around.

Also worth keeping an eye out for CSL & Cimar, CSLs were from Fujigen, as were later Cimars, and while they're not identical to the Ibanez range, they're very, very good. I have a CSL Jazz copy:


There are other brands, but there were a lot of good-quality MIJ copies from numerous factories & brands. If you're after one - don't limit yourself to one name!

Jon.

[Herr Fixxxer]

Man that's one gorgeous bass :wub:

[sgt-pluck]

[quote name='SJA' post='223500' date='Jun 21 2008, 11:43 AM']"low action

* sounds & plays great !"


how can he tell with no strings on it?[/quote]

I've never understood why that seller never puts strings on his gear before advertising it. It's academic though - I wouldn't buy anything from him regardless.

Pluck

[Geddys nose]

Theres a Columbus Jazz here for £100- [url="http://www.musiccorner.co.uk/2nd-Hand-and-End-of-Line-Bargains/c5403/p111124/2nd-Hand-Columbus-Jazz-bass-from-the-70s-in-hard-case/product_info.html"]http://www.musiccorner.co.uk/2nd-Hand-and-...oduct_info.html[/url]

[Bassassin]

[quote name='Geddys nose' post='223803' date='Jun 21 2008, 07:53 PM']Theres a Columbus Jazz here for £100- [url="http://www.musiccorner.co.uk/2nd-Hand-and-End-of-Line-Bargains/c5403/p111124/2nd-Hand-Columbus-Jazz-bass-from-the-70s-in-hard-case/product_info.html"]http://www.musiccorner.co.uk/2nd-Hand-and-...oduct_info.html[/url][/quote]

That's not a bad price for that - they go for £150+ on the Bay. These are OK but not Ibanez/Antoria quality - you'll find a ply body under the burst & a neck that doesn't feel quite right for a Jazz. This one looks in pretty good original condition, if those are the original ashtrays & thumbrest, that's very unusual.

I'm not sure about the Jazzes, but I do know some Columbus guitars were made by Rokkomann/Maya.

J.