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05-12-2009, 12:16 AM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houghton, MI | | | FS: Ibanez SR506, Squier DAJB 5
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I've changed my mind on what to purchase, and figured a new thread would generate more interest!
First, I've got a Squier Deluxe Active 5-string Jazz bass, loaded with Dimarzio Ultra J pickups. This is a great sounding bass, and the slap-switch is a nice touch. Not too heavy, but not ultralight; I'd guess just about 10 pounds, with a good balance. The straplock will be replaced with a regular strap button. Action is on the lower side of 'medium-low.' It's still got the stock strings on it. No scratches or gouges, except the usual headstock dings.
The B is a good one. Admittedly, not as good as my Ibanez BTB, but still a tight, playable B that sounds great in the mix.  $265 shipped OBO
Second, and most painful, is my 2nd bass, an Ibanez SR506. For the sake of full disclosure, here's the back-story. My wife and I defretted it, puttied the slots and sanded the fingerboard. The fingerboard isn't perfect. The 24th fret area is high, and you'll fret out playing past the 14th fret. I sanded the bottom of the nut down a bit roughly, and it also seems that the inlays protrude minutely and cause a tiny bit of buzz as well. At first, we had stained the neck about 4 times over with a dark, walnut stain. When I tried polyurethaning it, there was some really weird spots that wouldn't dry, so I took it all off, and tung-oiled it.
This is the perfect bass for someone who wants to do minimal neck work to have a 6-string fretless. I had planned on getting a radiused sanding block and doing it, but I think 6-string fretless would be too 'showy' for the music I want to pursue. There's a lot of wear on the body, including a spot that was dug out hard by popping, so I sanded it down about 1/8", the light spot in the stripe. The stripes are partially sanded down and filled in with Sharpie. 
Here's a representation of how clean the fret removal was. 
The back  $265 shipped OBO
If you'd like a case, I'll throw one in for $30 extra, or make me an enticing offer.
Last edited by TheEmptyCell : 06-10-2009 at 10:37 PM.
Reason: decided to keep the BTB
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05-17-2009, 09:59 AM
| | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houghton, MI | | | I decided to keep the BTB, but if one of these ones goes, I'll be listing a Squier Precision Special 5-string.
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05-28-2009, 09:06 AM
| | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houghton, MI | | | BUMP! I've had some folks interested, but everybody likes to say "Let me think about it" and then never PM again. Oh well, their loss, your gain!!! |
05-30-2009, 12:48 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA/Anchorage, AK | | | Whats the story with the big black spot?
and how does $225 sound ( im kinda shopping around so its a 50/50 that i might buy it) but im still interested.
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05-30-2009, 08:13 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: U.S. - Midwest | | | PM sent |
05-30-2009, 10:11 AM
| | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houghton, MI | | Quote:
Originally Posted by MadMan118  Whats the story with the big black spot?
and how does $225 sound ( im kinda shopping around so its a 50/50 that i might buy it) but im still interested. | I'm guessing you're talking about the 6-string? If so, the black stripe was lightly sanded down and then colored in with a Sharpie. The narrower line next to it is drawn right on. The light brown spot is worn into the finish from popping... it was really rough so I smoothed it out with some sandpaper. Also, sending you a PM. |
06-05-2009, 07:50 PM
| | Banned | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Saskatchewan Canada | | trades? I love fixer uppers.  |
06-06-2009, 01:15 PM
| | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houghton, MI | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Bassslayer69 trades? I love fixer uppers. | Interesting bass, but not quite what I'm looking for. Thanks for the offer though! |
06-10-2009, 10:37 PM
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06-20-2009, 12:52 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Colorado Springs, CO | | | Hey Man,
Got another Ibby going up if your interested. My Roadster Orange '08 SR300. Plays amazing. I'd be interested in either squier, especially the jazz.
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06-20-2009, 12:34 PM
| | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houghton, MI | | Quote:
Originally Posted by HEADLE Hey Man,
Got another Ibby going up if your interested. My Roadster Orange '08 SR300. Plays amazing. I'd be interested in either squier, especially the jazz.
H | You really struck a chord when you said orange! I just can't justify going on color, since I can't jive with the thin Ibanez neck. Thanks for the offer though!!! |
06-20-2009, 10:57 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Colorado Springs, CO | | I bought it for the color. Orange and green (hmmm...  ) are my favorites. I'd hold onto it but I need a fiver in the worst way. It plays amazing!
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