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SOLD 1977 Ibanez Silver Series Lawsuit Precision Bass

Discussion in 'For Sale: Bass Guitars' started by sonicblue62, Dec 23, 2014.

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  1. Dec 23, 2014 #1
    sonicblue62

    sonicblue62

    Nov 9, 2009
    Twin Falls, Idaho
    Price:
    $450
    Strings:
    4
    Location:
    Idaho
    Fantastic P bass with plenty of thump. Just the right amount of age-appropriate mojo. Neck plays and feels great. Will ship well-packed in gig bag. No trades; I really just need to save cash to take my wife on a trip away from all these crazy kids. :) Price lowered from $550 to $450 shipped obo.
     

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  2. Dec 23, 2014 #2
    PJFlatts

    PJFlatts

    Sep 4, 2014
    Nevada
    Hi! What is the neck width at the nut? Does everything (including truss rod) work as it should? Are the pickups and pots, etc., original? If so, are they scratchy?
    Thanks!
     
  3. Dec 23, 2014 #3
    sonicblue62

    sonicblue62

    Nov 9, 2009
    Twin Falls, Idaho
    I will have to get you some more precise measurements (I am not with the bass right now) but the neck seems to be your standard P bass width of 1 3/4". The neck is straight, comfy, and I have never needed to adjust the truss rod. Everything is original to the best of my knowledge. I don't remember the pots being scratchy last time I played it (I gigged with it about 6 months ago and haven't touched it much since then) but I will plug it in tomorrow and check it out. The bass feels and plays fantastically, and compares very favorably with my pre-CBS p bass. I'll give you some better answers tomorrow.
    Cheers,
    Adam
     
  4. Dec 24, 2014 #4
    PJFlatts

    PJFlatts

    Sep 4, 2014
    Nevada
    Thanks. I would like to know width at nut. Also, I'm pretty sure the knobs are not original, not that that matters terribly to me. How it plays and sounds is much more important.

    I have a 1977 Silver Series Jazz bass - my first real bass - and have wanted a Silver Series P bass just because I'm obsessive. cheers!
     
  5. Dec 24, 2014 #5
    sonicblue62

    sonicblue62

    Nov 9, 2009
    Twin Falls, Idaho
    Just played it. The pots are not scratchy at all. The neck at the nut is right at 1 9/16" (using a tape measure and my eyes). I think you are right about the knobs, but some repro Fender ones should look quite nice on there. It is really a great bass.
     
  6. Dec 24, 2014 #6
    PJFlatts

    PJFlatts

    Sep 4, 2014
    Nevada
    Thank you. I'll be thinking on it. Wife would not be thrilled with ANOTHER bass! Happy holidays!
     
  7. Dec 31, 2014 #7
    PJFlatts

    PJFlatts

    Sep 4, 2014
    Nevada
    Hey! Just wanted to say GLWTS! Being poor and laid off, and with the Christmas bills to pay, I can't do this. I love my 1977 Silver Series jazz bass, and if this plays anything like it, it is a sweet bass!
     
  8. Jan 7, 2015 #8
    diamondsplit

    diamondsplit

    Jan 13, 2012
    N.J
    I'am looking for one I really going to think about this I wanted the one with the P/J and maple fretboard with the block inlays. This is a nice price I let you know within a day or so
     
  9. Jan 7, 2015 #9
    sonicblue62

    sonicblue62

    Nov 9, 2009
    Twin Falls, Idaho
    Sounds good! For a solid, fundamental P bass tone and feel, this bass nails it.
     
  10. Jan 7, 2015 #10
    mdogs

    mdogs Supporting Member

    Apr 13, 2010
    Where would you like me to be?
    Ouch, these are great basses and I would love to have it, but sunburst gives me the hee bee gee bees. GLWTS!
     
  11. Jan 7, 2015 #11
    sonicblue62

    sonicblue62

    Nov 9, 2009
    Twin Falls, Idaho
    Strip it! It would look really cool in natural. :)
     
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  12. Jan 7, 2015 #12
    PJFlatts

    PJFlatts

    Sep 4, 2014
    Nevada
    My Silver Series jazz is natural and is gorgeous! I like the burst too though. Great sounding and playing basses, IMO.
     
  13. Jan 7, 2015 #13
    mdogs

    mdogs Supporting Member

    Apr 13, 2010
    Where would you like me to be?
    Ya, I don't need ideas like this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really love the late 70's and early 80's Ibanez stuff, you just can't beat the value!
     
  14. Feb 20, 2015 #14
    sonicblue62

    sonicblue62

    Nov 9, 2009
    Twin Falls, Idaho
    "Almost forgot I had this for sale" bump. Someone make me an offer and get this out of the closet. Vibe, playability, and solid construction are up there with my 60's Fender.
     
  15. Feb 26, 2015 #15
    sonicblue62

    sonicblue62

    Nov 9, 2009
    Twin Falls, Idaho
    I guess it's time to lower the price on this bad boy. $450.
     
  16. Feb 26, 2015 #16
    daveman

    daveman

    Jan 10, 2008
    These are great basses and your price is very fair. GLWTS.
     
  17. Feb 26, 2015 #17
    Funksoulbass

    Funksoulbass

    Dec 9, 2008
    Queens
    Awesome bass! Whats the weight on this one?
     
  18. Feb 26, 2015 #18
    sonicblue62

    sonicblue62

    Nov 9, 2009
    Twin Falls, Idaho
    The ol' bathroom scale puts it at just a hair under 10 lbs.
     
  19. Feb 26, 2015 #19
    diamondsplit

    diamondsplit

    Jan 13, 2012
    N.J
    I love these basses I have something that i put up for sale which i expect to sell quickly and if it does I ill buy this from you unless you happen to sell it first
     
  20. Feb 27, 2015 #20
    sonicblue62

    sonicblue62

    Nov 9, 2009
    Twin Falls, Idaho
    Cool, keep me posted.
     
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