bartelby Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 (edited) I have decided to sell my Portamento, mainly due to it not being used so much these days. Here's some photos and Ibanez blurb about the bass:The MK1 pickups are split coil designs that provides a very wide frequency range and enhanced definition for maximum accuracy. The Neck and Bridge pickups have equal response, like traditional single coils, but without the hum and noise. The EQ section incorporates the controls of the Bartolini pickups with the AeroSilk Piezo system. Controls include a Master volume, balance and bass & treble controls for the Bartolini MK-1 pickups and a Master volume and a tone control for the Piezo system.The SR Portamento features an extended 30-fret Rosewood fretboard for playing in upper registers usually only accessible on an upright.The Custom bridge is created specifically for the optimum performance of the AeroSilk Piezo pickup system. Unique plastic saddles were designed to work in concert with the piezo pickups and enhance the acoustic "stand-up" quality of the sound.On the back of the SR Portamento are recessed controls assigned to each individual string to control the volume of the Ibanez-exclusive AeroSilk Piezo pickup. Perfect string balance and response can be achieved by adjusting the volume to accommodate different string gauges. The neck has lost it's satin finish somewhat, it was like this when I got it, but it makes no difference to the playability of the bass. It has a acquired a couple of dings in the top edge of the body: It will come in an old gig bag. Beware, it's old. I'm based in south Wales if anyone wants to try and/or collect. I'm happy to deliver within 60 miles of Pontypool. I'm in London on the 23rd November so a day time hand over is possible (zones 1-3). Buyer will have to arrange any couriers, I'm afraid. I have a guitar box and a large Thomann shipping box for this to go in if necessary. (Shipping info: carton is 138x18x60 cm and total weight is 8kgs) Edited November 23, 2017 by bartelby Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 (edited) I've been avoiding looking at this one just in case I have a rush of blood from my wallet, but TBH I'm trying to concentrate on fives at the moment. But I'm really surprised nobody's even looking at it. It's a beauty Good luck with your sale! Edited October 28, 2017 by alyctes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Lovely textured finish. GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I tried one of these in a store a while back...very impressive...have a bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Crikey, that's a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Adams Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 They are a thing of great beauty, I had one for a while until I decided fretless wasn't for me. Look how high the fingerboard goes, you can get seriously creatine with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippyfloop Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I have one of these. Amazing basses. Sounds and plays better than the custom instruments I've had in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 No love for this fantastic fretless? Please help me fund a new mixer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 [quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1509527456' post='3399581'] No love for this fantastic fretless? Please help me fund a new mixer [/quote] On the contrary, lots of love for it here. I'd buy it immediately if I didn't have two lovely fretless basses already. Somebody's gonna get a beautiful instrument. Have a bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJJS Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 These bases are excellent. I have the 5er with black Labellas on - as close to an upright as you can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 Smooth slide to the top... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipideebass Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 Pm to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajoten Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Dare I risk fretless being my only bass never having played one ever? Aargh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 In the most random deal I’ve had this is now sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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