1970 Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 so incredibly excited: http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/22211-ibanez-unveils-talman-bass-black-eagle-reissue-and-more Quote
anDy LAKIN Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 thats going to make a few people happy and i bet they sell out Quote
Bassassin Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 Wonder how come Ibanez/Hoshino are happy re-releasing a blinged-up C&W nightmare Jazz copy, but not its guitarry counterpart, the Custom Agent? But then, I suppose they've had run-ins with Gibson before... Jon Quote
Beer of the Bass Posted February 24, 2015 Posted February 24, 2015 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1424788659' post='2700479'] Wonder how come Ibanez/Hoshino are happy re-releasing a blinged-up C&W nightmare Jazz copy, but not its guitarry counterpart, the Custom Agent? [/quote] I'm going to guess some of the demand for the Black Eagle bass is from Nirvana fans, and the guitar doesn't have any high-profile users to fuel demand? It's a pity in a way, as I think that styling works better on the guitar than on the bass. It's quite Gibson mandolin-ish. Quote
1970 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Posted February 24, 2015 I wouldn't put it down to nirvana fans, probably more like lawsuit-era-MIJ fans, such as myself... Quote
lowregisterhead Posted March 22, 2015 Posted March 22, 2015 After reading the above article on the reissue, I was moved to give Headstock (Ibanez distributers) a call to see if any were going to land on these shores, and they told me there's an unspecified number allocated for the UK, coming in June/July, the nearest stockist to me being GAK in Brighton. Suffice to say I was on the phone to them a bit sharpish, and have now placed my order! I doubt if they'll be as good as the original, or match my unreasonable expectations, starting as they did as a 17-year-old in the late 70's, with my nose pressed up against the window of my local music shop, mouth agape, drooling... Everyone form an orderly queue, now... apart from 1970, he's sorted... Quote
Shockwave Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Hmmm... interesting. 33 1/2 inch scale if it's true to the original. Does the lower horn get in the way at the dusty end I wonder? Would be interesting for Stoner Rock! Quote
mazdah Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 I'd seriously consider selling my SVP-PRO to get this one. And I've never seriously considered selling my preamp. And I'm not a fan of nirvana. Quote
lowregisterhead Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 The (Black) Eagle has landed! Arrived from GAK yesterday and initial impressions are very good. Plays really well, although may need a tweak to get rid of a little fret buzz on the G up the dusty end. Not that I get up there often. Finish and hardware 9/10, only loses a point for a couple of blemishes in the paintwork in the slot cutout in the headstock. Clear, articulate tones, a little barkier than a standard Jazz, but nicely full-bodied. An extraordinary amount of very stylish bass for only £449. In fact, Thomann are currently doing it for £387.52 with free shipping... http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_2609b_black_eagle_bass.htm [URL=http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/lowwregisterhead/media/IMG_5269_zpsq51snls2.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n588/lowwregisterhead/IMG_5269_zpsq51snls2.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote
kodiakblair Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 I'm glad to see your wait is over,must say it looks great. Am I right in thinking that it's cheaper today than in the late 70s,allowing for inflation. Quote
Shockwave Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 [quote name='lowregisterhead' timestamp='1435130177' post='2805650'] The (Black) Eagle has landed! Arrived from GAK yesterday and initial impressions are very good. Plays really well, although may need a tweak to get rid of a little fret buzz on the G up the dusty end. Not that I get up there often. Finish and hardware 9/10, only loses a point for a couple of blemishes in the paintwork in the slot cutout in the headstock. Clear, articulate tones, a little barkier than a standard Jazz, but nicely full-bodied. An extraordinary amount of very stylish bass for only £449. In fact, Thomann are currently doing it for £387.52 with free shipping... [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_2609b_black_eagle_bass.htm"]http://www.thomann.d..._eagle_bass.htm[/url] [url="http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/lowwregisterhead/media/IMG_5269_zpsq51snls2.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] What is the weight like on it? Quote
Bassassin Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 It may be a ludicrous C&W nightmare from the mid-70s - but I am curiously & worryingly tempted - particularly with Thomann knocking it out for $380. Given what Ibby reissues are typically sold at, that's about half what I'd expected. Anyone know any details, like where it's made (doubt it's MIJ at that price) or if it's a ltd. edition? J. Quote
lowregisterhead Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 [quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1435143287' post='2805845'] I'm glad to see your wait is over,must say it looks great. Am I right in thinking that it's cheaper today than in the late 70s,allowing for inflation. [/quote] It surely must be! I desperately wanted one in 1976, but I had to settle for an Antoria Jazz... Quote
lowregisterhead Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 [quote name='Shockwave' timestamp='1435145223' post='2805882'] What is the weight like on it? [/quote] Comes in at a shade over 4kg on my digital bathroom scales, and balances well too. Quote
lowregisterhead Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1435161511' post='2806107'] It may be a ludicrous C&W nightmare from the mid-70s - but I am curiously & worryingly tempted - particularly with Thomann knocking it out for $380. Given what Ibby reissues are typically sold at, that's about half what I'd expected. Anyone know any details, like where it's made (doubt it's MIJ at that price) or if it's a ltd. edition? J. [/quote] It is limited edition, but to how many, I don't know. Made in Indonesia. If you fancy one, get it now while stocks last at £390 notes, I'd say... Quote
Bassassin Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 [quote name='lowregisterhead' timestamp='1435172930' post='2806265'] It is limited edition, but to how many, I don't know. Made in Indonesia. If you fancy one, get it now while stocks last at £390 notes, I'd say... [/quote] Sorely tempted. If I had the spare folding & a bit more space I would. J. Quote
1970 Posted June 25, 2015 Author Posted June 25, 2015 I have an original and even I'm tempted at that price! Would be keen to know if the reissues have the same grind/darkness that the originals have. Listen to the intro to Blew for an example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J37mp0JJCE Quote
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