Ibanez SR400 Soundgear bass, black, made in Korea 1998. The Soundgear series launched in 1987 as the successor to the Roadstar II basses, and they've been in production ever since. This one is a late 90s example, and it has the typical pragmatic appeal that has made these such a popular and long-running series. It's got a slim, straight, fast-playing 24 fret neck, with the three piece 'wizard' style construction lending some additional stability. The body is lightweight and rounded around the edges, so it's pretty comfy. The high mass bridge and sturdy P/J pickup set deliver a modern, punchy tone, brought to life by a very powerful three band active EQ. You can dial all sorts of tones, it's all there at your fingertips. Heaps of bass for not much cashola.

Model: Ibanez SR400 Soundgear
Made: Korea, 1998 (serial C8050656)
Finish: black, gloss poly
Body: light American maple
Neck: 3-piece maple, rosewood board, 12" radius, 34" scale, 38mm nut, C shape
Weight: 3.920kg
Mods: none
Pickup: Ibanez DX-P split coil, DX-J single coil, EQB-III 3-band active EQ
Case: basic non original gig bag

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some dimples on the end and some scuffs on the back and front, no major marks. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples and some rub wear on the back only. The back has widespread light scuffs around the whole body, no major marks. The sides have minor scuffs around the whole body, no major marks. The front has some scuffs around the knobs, rub wear around the bridge, pickups and elbow area and some play wear on the horns. Overall: very good condition (7.5/10)

Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. The frets have some normal wear but are in reasonable shape, 7/10 for life left. Set up with fresh 45/105 Moonshiners strings.