SAINTE-GENEVIÈVE-DES-BOIS, France
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** IBANEZ ICB720FM CBS Cosmic Blue Starburst **Demo model like NEW (New Strings & Full Setup by our Guitar Tech)Ibanez Premium gigbag, original box, and accessories included.At Ibanez, the Iceman Bass line has never been designed to occupy the spotlight continuously. It operates in cycles, in sudden reappearances, and this discontinuity gives it a unique aura. The ICB720FM fits perfectly into this philosophy: it does not try to be mainstream or compete with the brand’s permanent series. It embraces its status as a niche bass and turns it into both an aesthetic and sonic statement.In hand, this positioning is immediately noticeable. The asymmetrical, almost aggressive design isn’t just for catalog appeal—it delivers a strong, almost theatrical stage presence. Yet it’s not merely a style piece. The balance is better controlled than on previous generations, playing comfort is real, and the instrument proves surprisingly versatile once you move past assumptions tied to its radical look.Sonically, this bass clearly stands out thanks to its Nordstrand Big Break pickups, which offer a particularly successful blend of power and precision. Their split-coil design in a humbucker format delivers a dense, punchy low end with a sharp attack, while maintaining excellent clarity and low noise. The result is a sound that is both massive and articulate, capable of cutting through a dense mix without becoming muddy, with real character and a rich texture that reinforces the bass’s strong identity.What makes this model especially interesting is precisely this contrast between its “out-of-the-ordinary” identity and its build quality. You can tell Ibanez didn’t just revive an iconic shape to ride nostalgia—there’s a genuine update and a desire to make the instrument relevant today, while preserving the distinctive character that defines the series.Ultimately, the ICB720FM CBS isn’t just successful as an instrument—it’s successful as a concept. It reminds us that a catalog can thrive on its more unconventional models, and that some basses benefit from not being permanent fixtures. This deliberate rarity gives it a special flavor—one of an object that matters more because it doesn’t try to be everywhere.Specifications: Serial: I251208721 Weight: 3,660 kg 4-string solid-body electric bass, Iceman Bass shape Okoumé body Flamed maple top Bolt-on roasted maple neck Panga panga fingerboard Acrylic block inlays Neck profile: ICB4 Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12") Scale length: 864 mm (34") Plastic nut 22 medium frets 2 Nordstrand Big Break humbucking pickups Active electronics Controls: Volume, Balance, Bass, Treble MR5S bridge Ibanez tuners Black hardware D’Addario EXL165 strings
Original Price€1,299
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New Price€979
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