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Got my sights on an AFB-200
« on: April 23, 2019, 10:14:40 AM »
This one is local, and I'm hoping to make a deal on it this week.



Ibanez AFB-200, 30.3" scale, black burst, described as like new and looks it.

Had one of these in mind for a couple of years, comes with case at the right price.
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Re: Got my sights on an AFB-200
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2019, 11:57:51 AM »
I have always thought those were underrated.  Good luck!
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Re: Got my sights on an AFB-200
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2019, 01:11:42 PM »
Should pick it up in Boulder at 10 tomorrow AM.  Will follow up with more pictures.
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Re: Got my sights on an AFB-200
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2019, 06:24:16 PM »
Very Gretsch-like. I can see why you would like it.
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Re: Got my sights on an AFB-200
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2019, 06:54:36 PM »
Quote from: Dave W on April 25, 2019, 06:24:16 PM
Very Gretsch-like. I can see why you would like it.

Accurate analysis by Dave. I can't deny it.

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Re: Got my sights on an AFB-200
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2019, 12:59:35 PM »
Nice bass!  Came with original case and shows little wear.  Has original roundwounds on it, so they're pretty dead - exactly what I like in rounds, but it will be getting flats.

I realized that this is a true short scale - my Gretsch 5123 and Dean Cabbie are both 32" scale. The shorter neck enhances balance.

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Re: Got my sights on an AFB-200
« Reply #6 on: April 27, 2019, 05:14:06 PM »
Nice catch. I've been interested in trying out one of these, but haven't had any luck in doing so for now.

Play it in good health and enjoy!
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Re: Got my sights on an AFB-200
« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2019, 01:40:14 PM »
Very easy playing bass, and the sound has character and depth.  I'm happy!
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Re: Got my sights on an AFB-200
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2019, 07:00:30 PM »
How wide is the lower bout of the body?
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Re: Got my sights on an AFB-200
« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2019, 08:33:57 AM »
I'll have to get another picture - last night I installed D'Addario tapewounds on the Ibanez and they are really a nice string for that application. Doesn't hurt that they look kinda cool with black strings on a black bass.
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Re: Got my sights on an AFB-200
« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2019, 04:09:44 PM »
Please get a shot of the bridge too.
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