1982 Ibanez Musician MC940 DS Vintage Neck Through Fretless PJ Bass Dark Stain, Lined Board w/ Active EQ & Case, Japan
$2,399.99
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Up for sale, a 1982 Ibanez Musician MC940 Fretless bass in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Produced from 1979-87, the Ibanez Musician basses were known for their top-notch quality, used by artists including Sting, U2’s Adam Clayton, and Fleetwood Mac’s John McVie. The MC940 is the fretless version of the flagship MC924, featuring a full 34" scale length and neck-through construction, boasting a maple/walnut neck and ash body wings with a Dark Stain finish. This particular MC940’s fretboard has been lined for easier fretboard navigation.
The unique tonewood combination results in a complex and rich sound with loads of natural resonance and midrange power, while the slab ebony fretboard balances the top end with ample note attack and treble detail. The Super P5 pickup is a split coil humbucker with a burly, growling sound, and the J5 bridge pickup offers more upper midrange presence and burp. This MC940 weighs 10lbs 2oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-95 flatwound strings, comfortable action and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple (three-piece)
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .830” 1st “fret,” .930” at octave
-Fretboard: Ebony, lined
-Scale Length: 34”
-Nut: 1 9/16”, bone
-Tuners: VelveTune B II
-Serialization: H82-prefix (August, 1982)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Ash
-Pickups: Super P5 split-coil humbucker, Super J5 single coil
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Pickup Blend (center detent) Active EQ On/Off switch, Bass, Middle, and Treble EQ (center detent)
-Harness: Japanese pots date to March, 1982, active electronics powered by 9V battery
-Hardware: Accu-Cast B II brass bridge
-Plastics: Sure Grip II knobs, reflector cap knobs (EQ)
The gloss Dark Stain finish exhibits a bit of pick scuffing on top, limited buckle rash central to the back, and some minor dings along the perimeter. The neck is smooth to the palm, with a handful of shallow nicks that don’t distract the palm while fretting.
The original brown tolex hardshell case is included.
The unique tonewood combination results in a complex and rich sound with loads of natural resonance and midrange power, while the slab ebony fretboard balances the top end with ample note attack and treble detail. The Super P5 pickup is a split coil humbucker with a burly, growling sound, and the J5 bridge pickup offers more upper midrange presence and burp. This MC940 weighs 10lbs 2oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-95 flatwound strings, comfortable action and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple (three-piece)
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .830” 1st “fret,” .930” at octave
-Fretboard: Ebony, lined
-Scale Length: 34”
-Nut: 1 9/16”, bone
-Tuners: VelveTune B II
-Serialization: H82-prefix (August, 1982)
Body Specs:
-Wood: Ash
-Pickups: Super P5 split-coil humbucker, Super J5 single coil
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Pickup Blend (center detent) Active EQ On/Off switch, Bass, Middle, and Treble EQ (center detent)
-Harness: Japanese pots date to March, 1982, active electronics powered by 9V battery
-Hardware: Accu-Cast B II brass bridge
-Plastics: Sure Grip II knobs, reflector cap knobs (EQ)
The gloss Dark Stain finish exhibits a bit of pick scuffing on top, limited buckle rash central to the back, and some minor dings along the perimeter. The neck is smooth to the palm, with a handful of shallow nicks that don’t distract the palm while fretting.
The original brown tolex hardshell case is included.
