I have two Ibanez AFR 4 String basses, one with the Flame Maple top and one with Walnut. These are the 2019 re-issue of the rare Ibanez Affirma basses designed by Rolf Spuler. These were a nostalgia purchase, as the first bass I really bonded with was an Ibanez EDA 900 in the early 2000's, which shared a similar design. My initial plan was to buy the pair and eventually have one de-fretted, but I never got around to it. These have never been gigged, have barely been played, and are nearly in new condition. These basses play way above their price point - fast and easy, with unique tonal capabilities on tap between the Bartolini pickup in the middle position (has its own Volume and 2 Band Active EQ) and the Piezo pickups in the AeroSilk bridge (own Volume and Piezo Active Tone Control + per-string volume trim pots on the rear of the bass). They feature 24 Medium frets with Ibanez's Premium fret edge treatment, half neck-thru design, lightweight bodies, and a unique thumb rest cutout. The figuring on both is beautiful and it's impossible for me to pick a favorite.
Why am I selling these? I will probably regret it later, but I haven't bonded with these in the same way as the EDA 900 of my youth. The build on these is much better, they are beautiful instruments, but they lack some of the (overly) aggressive piezo bite of the earlier models - my ears don't hear what I'm expecting. BUT, these basses have some killer tones on tap, play like butter, and should thrive under multiple playing styles and genres. If I were gigging, I would justify keeping them for how ultra lightweight they are and the design aesthetic draws out creativity. Sadly, it's time to clear out some closet space.
Ibanez Affirma: Flame Maple - $1100 Shipped insured in CONUS
No visible dings or blemishes. Bathroom scale weight of 7.3 lbs.
Ibanez Affirma: Walnut - SOLD - $1100 Shipped insured in CONUS
The only blemish is a very small ding on the bottom, because I bumped my desk after taking it out to decide if I was going to sell it :'(. Bathroom scale weight of 7.2 lbs.
Each comes in their own premium case and included setup multi-tool.
Why am I selling these? I will probably regret it later, but I haven't bonded with these in the same way as the EDA 900 of my youth. The build on these is much better, they are beautiful instruments, but they lack some of the (overly) aggressive piezo bite of the earlier models - my ears don't hear what I'm expecting. BUT, these basses have some killer tones on tap, play like butter, and should thrive under multiple playing styles and genres. If I were gigging, I would justify keeping them for how ultra lightweight they are and the design aesthetic draws out creativity. Sadly, it's time to clear out some closet space.
Ibanez Affirma: Flame Maple - $1100 Shipped insured in CONUS
No visible dings or blemishes. Bathroom scale weight of 7.3 lbs.
Ibanez Affirma: Walnut - SOLD - $1100 Shipped insured in CONUS
The only blemish is a very small ding on the bottom, because I bumped my desk after taking it out to decide if I was going to sell it :'(. Bathroom scale weight of 7.2 lbs.
Each comes in their own premium case and included setup multi-tool.
