Upgraded Ibanez GWB35 (Aguilar pre, Nordstrand pickup) - *SOLD* £450 Egham TW20

[TKenrick]

This bass has been through a few BCers, I've owned it since 2017 and have only played it a handful of times, hence the need for it to go to a new home where someone gives it plenty of attention.

 

It's had quite a bit done to it, most notably the Spinal Tap finish has been stripped by a previous owner; the natural wood finish has picked up a few small dings along the way and there's one fairly large knot on the upper horn (pictured). The fingerboard has some light wear that attempted to photograph.

 

Since it's been with me I've had Andrew at Richmond Guitar Workshop do the following:

 

• new nut

• nordstrand Big Blade pickup

• aguilar OBP-2 preamp (stacked bass/treble boost/cut)

 

I'm looking for £450 plus whatever delivery/collection options are required, I have a few gig bags that the bass can be shipped with depending on buyer's preference.

 

 

Edited March 12, 2023 by TKenrick

[ezbass]

I’m pretty sure that is my old one, the knot and the copper tape shielding are the giveaways. A really good bass, that is nice and light and sits beautifully in the mix. Doesn’t seem to have picked up too many dings since it left my keeping. Nice upgrades you’ve had done there. Someone is going to get a nice bass.  GLWTS.

 

 

Edited March 8, 2023 by ezbass

[TKenrick]

@ezbass it certainly is, although it passed through some other hands on its way from you to me. Damn fine job you did with the finish, I must say!

 

The reason it's still in such good shape is it's mainly been hanging on a wall for 6 years...

[reggieboomboom]

Hi bud, looks lovely. is it a 4 string pickup?

 

[TKenrick]

1 hour ago, reggieboomboom said:

Hi bud, looks lovely. is it a 4 string pickup?

 

@reggieboomboom yes, it's the 4-string Big Blade - I checked with Stew at Nordstrand about options and the magnetic field still covers the B and G strings fine.

[marcblum]

I consider the GWB35 as exceptional bang for the buck. Plus these upgrades, it looks like a nobrainer.

[TKenrick]

On hold