Recent content by Oldguybasser

Still have the Ibanez Musician MC-940 I bought new in 1981. Don’t play it as much these days but it’s a the best bass I’ve ever owned.

Been playing for 50+ years and have owned many Fenders dating back to the late 60s (currently have a MIJ J, MIA J and a MIA P). My main issue with them is consistency (or lack of). I have had great Fenders and others that were pieces of crap. The basses I currently play most are 2 Lakland...

1967 at a local Jr. High teen club; I was 14. Later I played full time in club/show/top 40 bands for 10 years doing 5 or 6 nights a week so, doing the math, at least 3000 shows for that time. Plus all the weekend stuff before and after probably brings the number closer to 3500 or 4000. I'm...

‘ 1981 Ibanez Musician MC924. Bought new, still play it, though not too much for gigging. Plays and sounds awesome but it’s a heavy beast.

Thanks for the feedback; exactly what I was looking for. The band I'm playing in is doing some songs that would really benefit from the lower range of a 5 so it seems a good time to plunge in. The guy selling it is local so I will definitely play it before buying. I'm also looking at an almost...

I'm looking at a finally getting a 5 string (my first after playing 4s for 50 yrs) and wonder if anyone has an opinion about this bass. According to the serial number it was made in Korea (by Cort) in 1995. It's a neck through design, which I like. Current basses are all 4s, a 2010 MIA Jazz, a...