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1977 Ibanez Black Eagle Electric Bass Guitar in Worn Gloss Black

Regular price $4,000.00 AUD
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+ No accessories included (case, power supply etc).

This 1977 Ibanez Black Eagle Bass is a striking example of late ‘70s Japanese craftsmanship, delivering the bold looks, punchy tone and road-worn character that have made these instruments increasingly sought after by collectors and players alike. Featuring upgraded DiMarzio pickups, premium rewired electronics, a Badass high-mass bridge and authentic vintage wear throughout, this bass has the feel and presence of a genuinely hard-played instrument with decades of musical history behind it.

The Black Eagle became especially well regarded through its association with Krist Novoselic of Nirvana, helping cement the model’s reputation as one of the most distinctive and iconic vintage Japanese bass designs of the lawsuit-era Ibanez period.

BRAND: Ibanez Guitars

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Serial Number: J771036

Made in Japan
Year October, 1997
Finish Worn black gloss
Scale Length 34" long scale
Body Material Ash
Neck Material Maple
Construction Bolt-on neck
Fretboard Material Maple with black ornamental vine-style inlays
Fret Count 20 frets
Pickpus Upgraded DiMarzio 4-conductor Jazz Bass-style single coils
Controls Volume, Volume, Tone, Series/Parallel switch
Switching Added 2-way series/parallel switching
Bridge Leo Quan Badass Bass II high-mass bridge
Tuners Vintage open-gear tuners
Hardware Finish Chrome
  • Made in October, 1997
  • Made Famous by Krist Novoselic from Nirvana
  • Previous headstock break in an usual place for these bases. Repaired by us and now structrually sound.
  • Upgraded, likely in the '70s - '80s, with DiMarzio 4-conductor jazz bass pickups
  • Both pickups at around 7k resistance
  • Also upgraded with a Badass High Mass Bridge. One of the saddles was previous broken and all saddles have now been replaced with modern Badass 2. The original baseplate still remains.
  • The control plate was routed for a 2-way switch by the previous owner. This has been kept and the controls have been rewired with series/parallel switching.
  • All electronics replaced (excluding pickups) with high quality components, including: CTS pots, sprague ton cap, switchcraft output jack and a fully-shielded cavity.
  • This guitar may require a re-fret in the future, however, are in good condition currently.
  • Truss rod functions well.

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Condition & Warranty

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Each item comes with a 3-month electrical warranty and a 6-month structural warranty, excluding accidental damage, misuse or broken strings. Click here to view our full refund policy.