Ibanez Iceman

[bigjimmyc]

Ibanez Iceman bass guitar.
https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/ibanez-iceman-bass-guitar/1272628333?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=sms

[alyctes]

I'd be wary of the neck-pocket cracks, personally. Maybe no big deal, but I'd leave that to someone who actually knows.

[Woodinblack]

I do like my iceman, even if its balance is crazy. Still want a 5 though,

[roman_sub]

[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1509138401' post='3397020']
I'd be wary of the neck-pocket cracks, personally. Maybe no big deal, but I'd leave that to someone who actually knows.
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As my better half reminds me, plural of anecdote is not data, but for what it's worth I have seen a number of Ibanez's with finish cracks around that area and no obvious detriment. I guess it may be to do with finishes / thin neck joints used?

My '91 RG is holding up tune and tone perfectly despite similar visuals..... though this is clearly case specific and I have no way of knowing anything about the bass in question without seeing it in person

[alyctes]

[quote name='roman_sub' timestamp='1509496602' post='3399491']
As my better half reminds me, plural of anecdote is not data, but for what it's worth I have seen a number of Ibanez's with finish cracks around that area and no obvious detriment. I guess it may be to do with finishes / thin neck joints used?

My '91 RG is holding up tune and tone perfectly despite similar visuals..... though this is clearly case specific and I have no way of knowing anything about the bass in question without seeing it in person
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Fair point

My experience with neck pocket cracks like that is that they are not restricted to the finish, and I should have said so in my earlier post. But I've not seen one on an Ibanez, so perhaps I'm being overly cautious.