ialma Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 (edited) Yeah, I have an original passive 1986 Ibanez Axstar for sale, since I'm reducing my headless basses collection. It's absolutely the lightest headless I've ever tried (and I've tried many) and does not require double ball end strings, which is a joy. If you need a great sounding light travel instrument look no further. [url="http://extinguishedscholar.com/docs/axstar86.pdf"]IBANEZ AXSTAR CATALOGUE 1986[/url] Some scratches here and there (it's 25 years old!) which do not affect playability at all. More photos next days. [s]Asking 350£[/s], open to trades if you have a Eden or a Markbass head to sell (+ cash on my side of course) A small Gallien Krueger 150 will do the trick also. Now asking 300£ because I need this to move FAST Thank you! Edited February 23, 2010 by ialma
Bassassin Posted February 3, 2010 Posted February 3, 2010 You really don't see many of these! Very unusual & cool. Well - I think so! Not entirely sure but I think these pre-date the Kubicki Factor by a couple of years. Make of that what you will... Jon.
synaesthesia Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 [quote name='Bassassin' post='734380' date='Feb 3 2010, 07:20 PM']You really don't see many of these! Very unusual & cool. Well - I think so! Not entirely sure but I think these pre-date the Kubicki Factor by a couple of years. Make of that what you will... Jon.[/quote] It came out during the Steinberger craze in the 80s. FWIW, Phil Kubicki designed a headless bass for Fender when he was an employee in the 70s way before Ned Steinberger met Vinnie Fodera and Stuart Spector.
Kiwi Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Occasionally I find these and other 80's japanese basses cropping up on NZ's equivalent of Ebay at pretty good prices.
ialma Posted February 12, 2010 Author Posted February 12, 2010 Bump! No interest for a nice headless ?
CyberBass Posted February 12, 2010 Posted February 12, 2010 How would you best describe its tone/sound?
ialma Posted February 13, 2010 Author Posted February 13, 2010 Warm and big. You would never imagine that such a tiny bass could produce this full sound. If you want to get rid of your Kubicki I'd be pleased to trade and put in a good bit of extra cash 1
CyberBass Posted February 13, 2010 Posted February 13, 2010 I could never part with my kubicki ime afraid, but am semi interested in the Axstar. I don't suppose you have any soundclips? I searched youtube but could only find Axstar 6 string guitars on there.
ialma Posted February 13, 2010 Author Posted February 13, 2010 Not at the moment, I'll try to record something in the WE
lscolman Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) Hi, How cool is that? Is it the AXB50 or AXB60? It's got the potential to add bendwell to it !!! Add yourself a status nut with the rotating wheels, and there you go! ;-) Is shipping price to the UK included in the price? Cheers, Lee Edited February 19, 2010 by lscolman
ialma Posted February 19, 2010 Author Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) Yes the bass is COOL! This bass is an AX50. Passive electronics as mentioned in the ad and a beautiful dark rosewood fretboard. No, shipping is not included but we can talk about it Cheers! Edited February 19, 2010 by ialma
ialma Posted February 23, 2010 Author Posted February 23, 2010 sold locally (as usual) thank everybody
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