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For sale Trade Feeler: Ibanez BTB1206E Prestige

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I got this bass a few months ago from Ibanezcollector. I absolutely love the tone from the Bartolini pickups (especially in passive) and the neck feels great. I'm still having trouble really getting used to the high C string though, and I feel like it's holding me back from being completely comfortable with the bass.
That being said, I'm offering this bass up for trade.

What I'm looking for:
I'm primarily looking 5 string basses. I don't have anything specific in mind at this point, so feel free to offer. I also might be interested in a different amp head (something other than a LMII). The only 4 strings I might be interested in are: Peavey G Bass, Fender Mark Hoppus.

I would love a deal with a fellow Canadian to save me the nasty border fees...

Some basic specs on the Ibanez BTB1206E Prestige:
35" scale length
17mm string spacing (at bridge)
Neutrik locking output jack
Bartolini pickups
3band Bartolini EQ with 3 position mid-shift switch
Active/passive switch (professionally installed by Ibanezcollector)
Wood laminate glued over plastic control cavity cover, for a nicer look

This bass plays and sounds absolutely fantastic. Here are some pics (courtesy of Ibanezcollector). The ramp has been removed with no ill-effects.

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Jun 29, 2007
980
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Ontario, Canada
Bump with updated trade ideas:

- 5 string basses. I'm pretty open, so make a suggestion!
- Amp head
- Specific 4 string basses: Peavey G Bass, Fender Mark Hoppus, Ibanez BTB Prestige 4.

+/- cash as necessary....
 
Jun 29, 2007
980
48
Ontario, Canada
Are you sure you don't want to sell it? :)

The problem is that these basses tend to sell for less than their value. Usually, I figure around 1/2 the new price is a reasonable estimate of value. With Ibanez basses, the going prices definitely don't reflect that estimate. A trade would probably be a much better deal for me.

That being said, if anyone is seriously interested in purchasing, I would be asking $800 CDN + shipping.
 
Jun 29, 2007
980
48
Ontario, Canada
Here's an audio clip of me playing this bass for someone's basement demo. The bass is in passive mode, 50/50 blend of pickups, plugged directly into the computer's line in. I put a touch of compression on the track. Excuse the sloppy playing, but it should give an idea of the tone.
In active, the sound is similar, but with a bit more top end and growl to it.

http://joehincke.com/audio/You can't always get.mp3
 
Jan 26, 2007
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I miss that bass :) it recorded so nice... Free bump Joe

That thing did have some meaty grit tones to it. I remember i had the pickups high so the output was nice and high and dirty.

As a previous owner of this bass i can say that the neck was great and there were NO issues. Everything was pretty amazing about it. I traded it to Ibanez Colo and he made it even sweeter with an old shoe rack so i cant imagine how it plays now!
 

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