NBD! Coolest Ibanez Ever!

[Liam Wald]

I agree... that IS the coolest Ibanez Bass ever!
Congrats!

 

[stringthrough]

A very cool bass (never seen one of those) with excellent tone... BTW, nice playing!

 

[twinjet]

Here it is boys and girls. Many of you have seen pics of it, asked questions about it and now I own it. 1974 Ibanez Artist Bass model 2615B.

Neat bass. What's the story, Wishbone?

 

[aaronious]

Neat bass. What's the story, Wishbone?

Wishbone? Not sure what you mean.

 

[twinjet]

Wishbone? Not sure what you mean.

PM'ed to avoid thread derail.

 

[aaronious]

PM'ed to avoid thread derail.

Lol. OK. I'll wait for it.

 

[aaronious]

Neat bass. What's the story, Wishbone?

Neat bass. What's the story, Wishbone?

This is easier. Just add in the fact that I spent about the last year haggling with him over this bass.
What is this mystery single coil P bass pickup?

 

[daveman]

View attachment 869332 View attachment 869333 View attachment 869334 View attachment 869335 View attachment 869336 Here it is boys and girls. Many of you have seen pics of it, asked questions about it and now I own it. 1974 Ibanez Artist Bass model 2615B. It's so freaking cool! Ya, I know it looks heavy, it weights 8.5 lbs so let's knock that of right away, lol. It sounds amazing. You'll hear it. Kinda like nothing I've heard and everything I've heard all in one. One things for sure, it's born for blues and classic rock!! Here's some pics and a video.

Those '70s Ibanez basses are amazing. I used to collect them. At one point, I owned 2 '74 Artists (gorgeous, great sounding basses, though I never dug the boost mode.) I still have the Korina colored Explorer and Flying V models and a Rick copy - all mid-70s and all beautifully built, fantastic players.

 

[BassFishingInAmerica]

So many people focus on acquiring vintage J's and P's, but this is a true collector's bass.

 

[aaronious]

Those '70s Ibanez basses are amazing. I used to collect them. At one point, I owned 2 '74 Artists (gorgeous, great sounding basses, though I never dug the boost mode.) I still have the Korina colored Explorer and Flying V models and a Rick copy - all mid-70s and all beautifully built, fantastic players.

I'm starting my collection now. I think I'm off to a good start. And yes, the boost is useless, lol.

 

[aaronious]

So many people focus on acquiring vintage J's and P's, but this is a true collector's bass.

I'm a die hard Leo Fender guy I have, 6 of them on one form or another. But I'm no fool. The vintage ones simply aren't worth the money IMHO. Especially when the newer ones are light years ahead of them in every category. Except the coveted "mojo" I guess. Which I don't give a damn about

 

[Timmah]

Cool bass, cool playing! I clicked on this thread expecting some kid bragging about his new Gio Series bass with a Green Day sticker slapped on the front, but THAT- that is a damn fine instrument. Your playing is top notch and that tone is so thick you could chew on it. Good stuff.

 

[aaronious]

Cool bass, cool playing! I clicked on this thread expecting some kid bragging about his new Gio Series bass with a Green Day sticker slapped on the front, but THAT- that is a damn fine instrument. Your playing is top notch and that tone is so thick you could chew on it. Good stuff.

Wow. I'm humbled. Thanks man.

 

[DLemos]

I don't like Ibanez as a company, but that looks cool.

 

[Phildevoid]

Nice looking and sounding bass. I agree, it sounds like nothing I have but like much of what I have heard.

 

[TripleDouble]

I had an Artist DC guitar that weighed 10lbs, so you are one lucky duck...

 

[telecopy]

View attachment 869332 View attachment 869333 View attachment 869334 View attachment 869335 View attachment 869336 Here it is boys and girls. Many of you have seen pics of it, asked questions about it and now I own it. 1974 Ibanez Artist Bass model 2615B. It's so freaking cool! Ya, I know it looks heavy, it weights 8.5 lbs so let's knock that of right away, lol. It sounds amazing. You'll hear it. Kinda like nothing I've heard and everything I've heard all in one. One things for sure, it's born for blues and classic rock!! Here's some pics and a video.

 

[aaronious]

Hahaaa

 

[NOVAX]

That's cooler than a Major Matt Mason Space Station.
I'm green with jealousenvy.

 

[Spirit of Ox]

Now that I'm home on my big screen, I can really see the details of this bass. It's pretty amazing. I love the old Ibanez basses. They drew inspiration from Brian May's guitar, Gibson EB3, and even Rickenbacker. Very cool indeed!