Woodinblack Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Probably its the way you get from watching too many Rob Zombie videos, but I always liked the iceman shape, and on looking I found they did a 5 string at one point - the ICB305. Seems after looking round no-one anywhere sells them so I guess they either weren't very popular, or weren't very good, or people didn't like the 5s, as there are quite a few 4s around. Anyone have one that liked it or are they all looks and not that good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I have a couple of the mid 2000's 6 string IC400's, and have owned a few other older 6 string IC's, including a 1978. They have a real Firebird/Thunderbird meets SG-type vibe going on . Never owned one of the bass versions though unfortunately. Played a couple, but never owned one. IIRC, the first IC bass came out in around 1995, to coincide with J Yeunger's IC Signature guitar, they did a bass version for Sean Yseult. They then reissued the IC's in the early 2000's, with a bolt neck guitar & bass, as well as a set neck guitar & bass. There was a checker-board finish one for sale on here last year. Don't know if it sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Drew at GBBL has a 4 string Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjimmyc Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I had one and sold it here. It was a lovely instrument which I would certainly have kept if it was lefty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 I guess I will keep my eyes open - the fives seem particularly rare, in that I can't find any. I saw that checked one, I would have bought that even if it was a 4 if I had seen at the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjimmyc Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 This may not help, but I recall that Warmoth offered an Iceman body.... I've never seen a 5er. However the fours are not that hard to come by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightlyseared Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Greco made an Iceman shaped 5 called the Mirage, they show up on Ishibashi and other Japanese sites now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Handy to know - although they seem equally uncommon! Still a few minutes of enjoyable browsing at [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Ishibashi![/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 [quote name='Lightlyseared' timestamp='1503954944' post='3361855'] Greco made an Iceman shaped 5 called the Mirage, they show up on Ishibashi and other Japanese sites now and then. [/quote] Would expect Greco Mirages to be a lot less common than Ibby Icemen (Icemans?) as Greco is technically a Japan-only brand. The original Iceman & Mirage guitars from the late 70s are the same instruments - a Fujigen Gakki build (and possibly design) sold as both Ibanez and Greco - and probably a few other names as well, back then. Always fancied an Iceman bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 ok, so now I do have an iceman, so I will try gigging it tomorrow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) That's a stunner. It's also triggered my intermittent 'You should buy yourself that spikey bass you wanted when to were 14' GAS. Edited September 8, 2017 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Cracker, I could see myself playing something like that alongside my ZZB and T/bird....damn you gas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) Certainly a fun thing - does go well with the tbird. I will still keep a watch out for a 5 but I am pretty happy with this at the moment! [quote name='Skybone' timestamp='1503944393' post='3361737'] There was a checker-board finish one for sale on here last year. Don't know if it sold. [/quote] It has now! Edited September 8, 2017 by Woodinblack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 That is a thing of beauty. I'm sure it'll sound as good as it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivem Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) [quote name='dudewheresmybass' timestamp='1504942457' post='3368410'] That is a thing of beauty. I'm sure it'll sound as good as it looks. [/quote] LOL. No surprise you'd like that! Though, the checker-board finish might be a little tame for your stage persona. Rex Thunderbolt needs a 4 string with a body like this..... [url=http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ibanez-Customized-Paul-Stanley-Model-PS10-Japan-Swarovski-Rhinestones/172799296137]Ibanez 2016 Paul Stanley Model PS10, with the Swarovski Rhinestone Treatment.[/url] ...... which would be in keeping with a certain drummers mirror-ball mask. Edited September 10, 2017 by clivem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Good for jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 [quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1505089148' post='3369429'] Good for jazz [/quote] And chess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 A post set game of Draughts? I thought it looked familiar Wood, nice bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexAlex Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 You asked for a 5 strings... and it's mine ! Maybe I will sell it in a near future. I am not convinced by its use in my current group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 Oh thats nice. Is its balance any worse than the 4 string one, I suspect so with the extra machinehead, although it does balance the headstock much better Quite subtle compared to mine, but I do like it. Although I am not actively looking for that sort of thing at the moment, there is always a bit of an eye open for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vabt Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 Me! ☝️ 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted December 16, 2022 Share Posted December 16, 2022 i had an icb500 neck thru with the mother of pearl binding. i sold it in London many years ago. It was maybe the coolest bass i owned! such a cool look and the craftsmanship was insane. i don't like a bolt on iceman. too chunky, but it is to me a top 3 body shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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