on eBay. No reserve.
No affil.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/183576318112
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/BZQAAOSw2fRcDTgl/s-l1600.jpg)
Are these really that rare? Why are they desirable?
Don't know about only 100 ever made, but you don't see them often.
I think it's beautiful.
The P/J Artist replaced an earlier version that had Gibson- and Ric-ish looking parts.
(http://www.ibanezcollectors.com/discus/messages/669/6444.jpg)(https://images.reverb.com/image/upload/s--1kCYT4qI--/a_exif,c_limit,e_unsharp_mask:80,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_south,h_1600,q_80,w_1600/v1497133382/qbmelcutouihujoxavj6.jpg)(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/70/df/52/70df5200ae4b82f7e3338038e528e1ce.jpg)
I love 'm and i was once close to buying one, but it didn't happen. It always gives me a Brian May feel.
That earlier version is even cooler indeed.
It's pretty, all right, but it's still just a P/J.
That earlier version looks much nicer to me.
It's not a P/J.
The bridge pickup is not a Jazz Bass pickup (at all).
The neck pickup is a split P alright, but much closer to the fingerboard than on any P (or PJ) bass. So it'll sound quite different in this position.
What Rob says. Plus a set neck and mahogany for a different sound.
Never seen these.I like the earlier version,i would love to try one.
Quote from: Basvarken on December 11, 2018, 04:48:01 AM
That earlier version is even cooler indeed.
Here is one that's missing the pickguard, for EUR 1,250
https://www.ebay.com/itm/123519744532
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~uYAAOSww5hZHcS8/s-l500.jpg)
Quote from: Basvarken on December 11, 2018, 10:22:41 AM
It's not a P/J.
The bridge pickup is not a Jazz Bass pickup (at all).
The neck pickup is a split P alright, but much closer to the fingerboard than on any P (or PJ) bass. So it'll sound quite different in this position.
Quote from: Chris P. on December 11, 2018, 10:51:14 AM
What Rob says. Plus a set neck and mahogany for a different sound.
Close enough to a P/J for me. :P
Dave, you stand on two legs, so does a ladder. I my opinion you are a ladder. Close enough. :mrgreen:
I bet Dave could stand on one leg... does that make him a pogo-stick...?
:rimshot:
Quote from: Chris P. on December 11, 2018, 03:17:55 PM
Dave, you stand on two legs, so does a ladder. I my opinion you are a ladder. Close enough. :mrgreen:
Front pickup: split-coil. Check.
Rear pickup: narrow single-coil. Check.
It's a P/J.
No, the pickup spacing isn't the same. No, it's not an alder or ash bolt-on. No, it won't sound just like a Fender.
It's still a P/J.
And you're a ladder.
Just don't step on my rungs. :P
I think some sorta combination of the two versions would look real nice, but on their own, they both look kinda jacked up.
Quote from: FrankieTbird on December 12, 2018, 09:37:25 AM
I think some sorta combination of the two versions would look real nice, but on their own, they both look kinda jacked up.
Yeah, I like the "Ric-inspired" one except for the bridge/tailpiece. Too busy looking.
Ended at $1,028.
Quote from: ilan on December 18, 2018, 09:48:47 AM
Ended at $1,028.
Astonishing. I wouldn't care if only 10 were made, it's still a '76 Ibanez.
And it's still a P/J/ :mrgreen:
I'm with Dave on this.
That older version looks really cool though. Despite not being a fan of how busy and crowded it is, somehow it works overall.
Quote from: ilan on December 18, 2018, 09:48:47 AM
Ended at $1,028.
Well, the real bidding stopped at about $530. Then two clowns bid it up to $1028. I guess they really needed to have it.
I'd love to find one of those in a pawn shop. I love the look & design
I feel kinda affectionate about it.
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/af/eb/d5/afebd5a6728b664aaccfb62651d6fb35.jpg)
Those roads that don't lead to Blackmore, find their way to Bolin! :mrgreen: