Anyone know anything about these basses?

[RexNFX79]

The information section of the video says that it's an Ibanez. Anyone know anything about these basses? I saw this video and was just curious.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xelGJzDJJY

[James Hart]

definitely Ibanez... nice basses from the md 80s

[Joe Murray]

Old Ibanez Musician Bass. Never actually played one though, sorry.

[chubbyjackson]

That's an Ibanez Musician model. He played one from 80 or 81 IIRC in the Police. I have one in natural from 84 that is a fantastic instrument.

[millsbass5]

They call it:"The 'bean bass'.Correct me if I'm wrong.

[James Hart]

Originally Posted by chubbyjackson

That's an Ibanez Musician model. He played one from 80 or 81 IIRC in the Police. I have one in natural from 84 that is a fantastic instrument.

no it isn't the Musician model... I'm digging for the info on that model.. 888 & 999 were the numbers, I forget the letters in front.

[James Hart]

Originally Posted by James Hart

no it isn't the Musician model... I'm digging for the info on that model.. 888 & 999 were the numbers, I forget the letters in front.

1986 RB999


http://www.ibanezregister.com/Galler.../gal-rb999.htm

[RexNFX79]

Originally Posted by James Hart

1986 RB999

Thanks!

[KenToby]

There one (used of course) in a local store. Can probably be had in the $200 range.

KT

[robkphoto]

Is the used one you speak of fretless? If so I'd be very interested. PM me with the info if you don't mind. Many thanks!

Best,
Rob

[NickMarinelli]

Although it looks like the RB999GBM, it could also be the Musician MC888DS or "BEAN" bass.

http://www.ibanezregister.com/Galler.../gal-mc888.htm

I believe the main difference between the two is how the neck is attached -- the MC888DS is neck-thru-body and the RB999GBM is a bolt-on.