NBD Ibanez Destroyer DTB400

[John Schoen]

Ibanez recently released this bass in the US and when I asked Hoshino Benelux they told me that it would not be available in Europe. I have been lusting for an Explorer type bass for a while and this one looked just right, so I ordered one from Sweetwater.

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The "top" strap button is located on the neck plate and the bass balances perfectly. The neck is slimmer than the Precision necks that I normally prefer but it is not too narrow (40 mm at the nut) so I will probably get used to it. Sounds good, looks ace, I am happy.

[Doman]

Nice!

[allighatt0r]

Wooooowwww!!

May I ask how much it cost you?

[discreet]

I've always fancied an explorer-type bass too, but I fear I may end up looking like a pensioner wearing a hoodie and trainers... Nice bass though.

[sykilz]

Marvellous looking bass! Same as Discreet above, in my mid forties fear I'd look a twat with one, LTD do a nice looking explorer type too, but love it.

Edited September 12, 2014 by sykilz

[CamdenRob]

wow thats something a bit different...

[John Schoen]

[quote name='allighatt0r' timestamp='1410532825' post='2550498']
Wooooowwww!!

May I ask how much it cost you?
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Just over 650 USD including postage. It was shipped by FedEx so I may still get a bill from them for import duties.
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I've always fancied an explorer-type bass too, but I fear I may end up looking like a pensioner wearing a hoodie and trainers... Nice bass though.
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[quote name='sykilz' timestamp='1410533171' post='2550506']
Marvellous looking bass! Same as Discreet above, in my mid forties fear I'd look a twat with one, LTD do a nice looking explorer type too, but love it.
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I am 50 and probably look like a pathetic old b'stard when I play it; I just don't care. There are rockstars older than me playing more outrageous designs.

[alembic1989]

Gorgeous.
Love explorers.....very comfy too.

[sbrag]

How can you look a pathetic old b*****d with that. Great looking bass and way better than looking boring with a fender!

[gary mac]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1410533106' post='2550505']
I've always fancied an explorer-type bass too, but I fear I may end up looking like a pensioner wearing a hoodie and trainers... Nice bass though.
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[White Cloud]

Beautiful. I love explorers.

I'm about 90% certain that Ibanez manufactured these during the 80's...they were readily available in the UK.

[madshadows]

Great looking bass, excellent purchase

John

[Byo]

Amazing looking bass!

[dudewheresmybass]

Just- wow

[cocco]

I need this bass in my life! That is amazing. I've always wanted a PJ dtb. I've always wanted an icb too though.

[Skybone]

Destroyer basses were made in the 80's, and were available in the UK. Like the Iceman, I don't think that they were an overly popular model in the UK, but there were certainly a few about. Not sure how many survived though.

Sweet looking reissue, it's about time they revisited the Destroyer.

Must admit, I really want one of the Artist reissues, now I want a Destroyer bass too!

[Merton]

Lovely bass! Always been a fan of this shape ever since I saw photos of Phil Collen playing a Destroyer guitar on the Pyromania tour. He's now got a Jackson Destroyer which looks equally ace. The other pointy bass I'd like is the Hamer Scarab.

Enjoy