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- 50 euro
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- Poznan, Poland
One of the most iconic bass guitars of the 1980s, the Ibanez Musician MC924, is up for sale. Pearl White colour, year 1983, version with balance knob and PJ layout - the most sought-after.
The Musician was the crown jewel of the Fujigen factory, a symbol of the high standard of Japanese lutherie. Top-quality materials (ash, ebony, brass), NTB construction, advanced electronics - this bass looked expensive, sounded expensive... and was expensive.
The MC924 is primarily known for its piano sound with endless sustain, but it also offers considerable possibilities. It features a 3-band EQ, independent gain and tone controls, as well as a passive mode (with treble control) and the ability to freely blend pickups. In 1983, Ibanez introduced a number of improvements to the model, such as the fact that the bass no longer loses half its volume in passive mode. The Musicians also got a slightly slimmer shape and stopped weighing as much as a small lorry - this one weighs an acceptable 4.6 kg.
I rate its condition as very good. There are two small chips on the headstock and the EQ cover, and a few minor dents and cracks in the thick lacquer. However, the guitar still looks beautiful; you can see that it was kept in a case. The only non-original element is the screw for adjusting the E string saddle - the previous one wore out, which forced me to drill a hole and insert a larger one.
The bass has recently undergone luthier service with fret polishing. It is soft, in tune, and does not buzz or hum. The truss rod is fully functional.
I am selling the bass with the original case from Musician, which is a rare find in itself. I also own an older, ‘wooden’ MC924 in my collection, and I think the '83 version is a better instrument: lighter, more comfortable and more versatile in terms of sound due to the PJ layout. Unfortunately, the older bass has sentimental value for my family, so this one is up for sale.
It can be tried out in Poznań, Poland, and secure shipping will not be a problem.
Private sale, so no warranty, return etc.
The Musician was the crown jewel of the Fujigen factory, a symbol of the high standard of Japanese lutherie. Top-quality materials (ash, ebony, brass), NTB construction, advanced electronics - this bass looked expensive, sounded expensive... and was expensive.
The MC924 is primarily known for its piano sound with endless sustain, but it also offers considerable possibilities. It features a 3-band EQ, independent gain and tone controls, as well as a passive mode (with treble control) and the ability to freely blend pickups. In 1983, Ibanez introduced a number of improvements to the model, such as the fact that the bass no longer loses half its volume in passive mode. The Musicians also got a slightly slimmer shape and stopped weighing as much as a small lorry - this one weighs an acceptable 4.6 kg.
I rate its condition as very good. There are two small chips on the headstock and the EQ cover, and a few minor dents and cracks in the thick lacquer. However, the guitar still looks beautiful; you can see that it was kept in a case. The only non-original element is the screw for adjusting the E string saddle - the previous one wore out, which forced me to drill a hole and insert a larger one.
The bass has recently undergone luthier service with fret polishing. It is soft, in tune, and does not buzz or hum. The truss rod is fully functional.
I am selling the bass with the original case from Musician, which is a rare find in itself. I also own an older, ‘wooden’ MC924 in my collection, and I think the '83 version is a better instrument: lighter, more comfortable and more versatile in terms of sound due to the PJ layout. Unfortunately, the older bass has sentimental value for my family, so this one is up for sale.
It can be tried out in Poznań, Poland, and secure shipping will not be a problem.
Private sale, so no warranty, return etc.
