I loosend the truss rod and the strings and gradually build up the tension again and now I got the neck almost straight, just a slight bow
But you can feel that the last 1/8th turn takes a bit more force.
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New Ibanez (headless, multiscale)
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I loosend the truss rod and the strings and gradually build up the tension again and now I got the neck almost straight, just a slight bow
But you can feel that the last 1/8th turn takes a bit more force.
Each of the light colored side dots is surrounded by a black circle line, so they are very much visible in well lit situations.
It was completely maxed out unfortunately. I believe I have to wait at least another two months before Ibanez will fix the problem (though I assume COVID-19 will certainly impact that).
Sorry to hear, I hope they can fix the problem for you. It sucks if it takes two months or more.
I'm happy that I could adjust the truss rod to my liking and I hope it stays that way. The sound of this bass though is just dynamite, I'm totally in love with it
Sorry for the question but... in this case and assuming it is brand new... why isn't possible a refund/substitution directly from the music store where you bought it?
Unfortunately the repair and return policy is a bit different in Japan. Since this is a repair, the store is hands off and acts as the in between for the customer and manufacturer. It is not ideal but I understand. Generally, the customer service in Japan is excellent but can be very restrictive at times (if that makes sense).
Sorry to hear, I hope they can fix the problem for you. It sucks if it takes two months or more.
I'm happy that I could adjust the truss rod to my liking and I hope it stays that way. The sound of this bass though is just dynamite, I'm totally in love with it
thank you for your kind words
I agree with you. These basses sound and feel great and I am very happy your model has no issues 
Sad thing. hope it will come back soon!
If they are like the glowing dots that Kiesel uses, charge them with a UV light pen and they will glow very bright! For a few minutes anyway...then about 10 minutes of slightly dim, then it's time to charge them again. You just have to shine the light on them for a few seconds to charge them. I use this to charge them:
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Luminlays are almost shockingly bright. I've never purposefully charged them on my Kiesel and you can still see the glow in daylight while indoors.
In other news it looks like a few retailers have moved the 6-string shipping date to 'Unknown' or August at the earliest. I'd imagine that model is made in much lower numbers but still surprising we haven't seen a single one make it to a customer outside of the NAMM bass and the one given to an endorser.
In other news it looks like a few retailers have moved the 6-string shipping date to 'Unknown' or August at the earliest. I'd imagine that model is made in much lower numbers but still surprising we haven't seen a single one make it to a customer outside of the NAMM bass and the one given to an endorser.
I asked Thomann and they told me "mid June" but... I see a lot of sites that reports "October"...
Further infos about the 6 string?
I can't get enough of my new bass so here's another pic 
Low numbers is right. When I asked L&M a couple months ago how many they would be receiving they said six. For all of Canada! Mind you there's a couple other retailers in the east that are getting some, but I'd venture a guess and say there's going to be less than 20 for the entire country coming out of the first batch.
Their website still says "Available: June" so I'm crossing my fingers.
Wow! Ibanez is such a weird company in some regards, I've always wondered how few of a bass (or guitar) they'd have to produce for it to even be worth it. They've had a few guitar models over the years produced in crazy low numbers too.
I'd wager the economy of scale is only kicking in for the 6 string because they use the same hardware, same woods and almost all the same electronics as all the other 1500 series instruments. They sorta have these made for a relatively niche sector of players at a relatively high price so...
Woot woot!
So I check my order status like a tweaker looking out his window for his plug.
I check everyday, several times a day.
I just checked Sweetwater and my order status finally changed to "shipped"!
I am so excited and hope I don't get in trouble for my joke as well, but as they say "Just send it!"
So I check my order status like a tweaker looking out his window for his plug.
I check everyday, several times a day.
I just checked Sweetwater and my order status finally changed to "shipped"!
I am so excited and hope I don't get in trouble for my joke as well, but as they say "Just send it!"
I've lost track... you getting a 5 or 6er?
Also, woot!
At first I thought you were saying "like a twerker"
I've lost track... you getting a 5 or 6er?
Also, woot!
At first I thought you were saying "like a twerker"
Lol twerker. I ordered the 1500
I don't know if Ibanez made more of those or if they're just coming out of the factory faster, but I still don't have a shipping date for my 1505MS.
I imagine that since the 1500 doesn't have the multiscale and only one finish they probably made more than the others.
