SimonH Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) [color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]This is a 1980 Ibanez Roadster RS900 TV, recently set up, frets levelled and with new Warwick strings. Action is very low. No issues with the bass; neck is straight and clean, everything working, no pot noises, active p/u sounds like thunder but surprisingly versatile.[/font][/color] [color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The bass in good shape for its age – no significant marks on the neck, a couple of chips through the lacquer on the bottom of the body, a chip in the bottom horn lacquer (you can’t see it or, obviously, feel it while playing) and various playing-related swirls etc.[/font][/color] [color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]It’s not a light instrument – I have no scales, but it’s substantial. The upside of this is aching tone and sustain for years.[/font][/color] [color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]According to the serial the bass was made at the Terada Plant in September 1980 and is number 4358 (but someone told me it was, in fact, Fujigen).[/font][/color] [color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The price is [s]£350[/s] [s]£320[/s] £300 delivered. [/font][/color][color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I have an period case for the old girl, but it's very tatty. Nevertheless, I will arrange a courier and box the bass up safely - and label it accordingly. Collection from Spalding in Lincs would be preferred, or I can arrange to meet in a triangle roughly between Grantham on the A1, Peterborough on the A1 south, and King’s Lynn in the east. I also travel a fair bit and can get down the A1, around London and to Kent with a week's notice.[/font][/color] [color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Not really into trades.[/font][/color] [color=#1D2129][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Cheers, Simon H[/font][/color] Edited October 1, 2017 by SimonH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonH Posted September 11, 2016 Author Share Posted September 11, 2016 Bump for old time's sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1_Pro Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Classy bass that. have a bump. GLWTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonH Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 Bump for price drop and being unable to edit the price or trade value tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonH Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjelkeman Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Are you positive that shipping in the UK is out of the question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonH Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) Yes, afraid so. Probably. I'm not desperate to sell but I am incredibly short of time, so unless it's really easy (like collection or meeting up close to me) it's not possible. Sorry, just being realistic. Where are you? I travel a fair bit. Edited September 22, 2016 by SimonH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjelkeman Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Yeah, then I probably can't help. I would have had it shipped to a friend in London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmjos Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Had one of these. My first ever bass............loved it....should have kept it.............. have a bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonH Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 Okay, let's reactivate this sale. Still here, still gorgeous, still up for grabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonH Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjb Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 (edited) Crikey, this might have been my first bass back in to 90s. Those dings look familiar. Good luck. Edited September 17, 2017 by rjb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonH Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Thanks! Were you to blame for the slight cigarette stain between the E tuning peg and the nut? Someone has tried to buff it out. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonH Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 Advice: is this overpriced, am I impatient, or is the market just really slow? Asking for a friend <called the bank manager> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonH Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Bumped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzibass Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 The market is slow...but being able to ship helps the sale..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
converse320 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Its your location. I'm just down the road from you in Horncastle - nothing I've ever listed anywhere as collection only has ever sold. Which is why my life is full of low value heavy things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonH Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 Thanks guys, appreciate the advice. It's odd because I've collected from other people before; basically just drive to the A1 at Peterborough or wherever and meet. Anyway, I'll reconsider the courier then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonH Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 Bump at £320 inc. delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonH Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 Bump and price drop, plus new delivery info - will now courier or can deliver in person between Peterborough and A1/M11 area, around Greater London (meet you just inside M25-ish) or into Kent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_g Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 i have the maple versiomn of this weighs a ton but the tone is unmistakeable, good enough for phil lynott,check out rockpalast gig same bass as yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Braun Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Hello Simon PM'd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonH Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 On hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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