Ibanez
Ibanez has a storied history as a manufacturer of some of the finest vintage Japanese basses ever made since 1957, with the Blazer and Roadstar series standing as iconic 70s and 80s workhorses players hunt for still today. Beyond their origins, Ibanez has made several incredible vintage basses from outside Japan, such as the venerable Ibanez ATK bass, dubbed the ‘Stingray killer’ by fans of the model.
Ibanez has taken a path less traveled with their modern basses, creating fresh designs that sidestep the standard approaches and bringing unique feature-rich basses to players across the world. The SR, BTB, and EHB series stand as their most popular current models, each sporting a different set of features to the table for the discerning bassist.
Whatever your style, a used or vintage Ibanez bass is a sound investment.
FAQs
Are vintage Ibanez basses good?
We’re big fans of the vintage Ibanez basses we’ve had at BassBros. The run of high-quality p bass clones from the mid-70s through to early 80s is hard to match, with popular models including the Blazer, Roadster, Roadstar, and Musician basses.
There has been quite a few variations within each model, so it’s worth having a good understanding of the specs you’re looking for when considering a vintage Ibanez bass.
What types of used Ibanez basses are there?
Ibanez has a wide range of bass guitars available across price points and countries of manufacture. They’re well known for consistent quality throughout the lineup, regardless of price, and players of all abilities and styles will feel at home with a used Ibanez bass from BassBros. Key models include:
SR (Soundgear) Series: Modern, lightweight basses with fast necks and punchy sound. A wide array of models at all price points, with budget-conscious options in the SR300, all the way up to the Prestige series SR bass.
BTB (Boutique Bass) Series: Ibanez’s answer to the wave of popular boutique basses that’s hit the market, these are exotic instruments with eye-catching designs and a specific focus on player-focused electronics and more nuanced choices in specifications. Fanned frets, complex active electronics, and more underpin a BTB bass.
EHB Series: A modern take on the headless bass craze that swept the 80s, the EHB series basses are highly playable, lightweight, and packed with features to appeal to the discerning player.
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