SOLD! Rare Ibanez SR800LE (Japan, mid 90s) Owned from new + belcat pre + case £350 BRIGHTON

[Fraserwill]

So finally having a clear out now and this baby has been with me over 25 years! However, it's sitting in the cupboard now as I've moved to 5 string. This really is a great bass. I basically learnt a lot of my technique on this, it was my first proper bass (having been via Fender Katana (I know!), Westone Concorde etc.). It (and a Billy Shehan video, yes VIDEO) inspired me to get into tapping, harmonics, slap etc. I went to Denmark Street with a pocket full of cash I'd saved up from part time jobs while at uni and never looked back.

The low impedance pickups on these are ace. Neck is lovely and despite being painted its not sticky and plays really well and has no dings or scratches. Neck is straight and still reacts to truss adjustment. I've been over the fretboard and filed down a couple of buzzes but no major issues to report. Fretboard is basically mint and I've oiled it over the years.

Basswood body I believe. Weight is 3.7kg (with the strap on).

Condition is very good for its age. I've tried to picture the damage but there really isn't a lot. Mainly the end of the head stock (cos of small practice rooms!) and a couple of dings on the body but no real cracks, scratches or buckle rash on the back. Slight hazy wear where thumb reasts and under G string due to popping but not a lot and may even polish out as its quite faint.

The original preamp just blew up one day (it only seemed to be a couple of capacitors anyway). No sound as such and crackles so I swapped it out for a Belcat (I think it was called) which now has two volumes instead of the usual volume and blend, bass and treble. Not to everyones taste but can be changed if need be. The pickups will do the job whatever the pre and you still get that classic SR tone. I've pictured the pre but there is no name or serial on it.

I swapped the knobs a while ago but I still have the originals and will supply. 

Also comes in genuine Ibanez gig bag with ruck-sack straps.

Will definitely be sad to see this go but it deservers to be played!

Will post or meet within reasonable distance. Will add postage price soon, I have a box so price will be the standard for that size so you can check the cost.

Thanks for looking!

Edited December 16, 2021 by Fraserwill
Sold

[Doctor J]

That's not mid 90's, it's a 90. Fantastic basses, I have an 89. Great bass at a great price. GLWS.

[Rayman]

OOF very nice 

[biro]

If I didn’t have a 1993 800, I’d be all over this. These are incredible basses.

[Hellzero]

These are indeed excellent basses.

 

GLWYS.

[donslow]

If my two currently for sale SR’s hurry up and sell themselves I’ll be all over this

 

sold the same bass a long time ago and have had GAS for another ever since

Edited December 11, 2021 by donslow

[flippyfloop]

PM'd

[2pods]

Had one and loved it 

GLWTS

[itu]

What does that "rare" mean? I own a fretless 5 Affirma, is it common?

[Fraserwill]

Don't think these are common based on my eBay searches etc. You get a lot of sr800 or sr500 etc. but they are all a lot more recent and not built in Japan.

[donslow]

PM on its way…