29-Ibanez W.J.A Custom Bass

Based on market value and historical sales data for late 1980s to early 1990s Japanese/US-built Ibanez basses, the estimated resale value for this model is summarized below:

💰 Estimated Market Value

• Fair / Average Used Condition: $700 – $1,000 USD

• Very Good / Excellent Condition: $1,000 – $1,300+ USD
  

🔍 Model & Identification Breakdown

• Model & Era: Late 1980s / early 1990s Ibanez Soundgear (SR series) / USA Custom 4-string bass.

• Serial Number: N891263

  • The N prefix indicates production associated with the Nagoya facility or US-bound custom shop/assembly lines.

  • The 89 indicates a 1989 production year.
    

• Key Features:

  • Neck-Through Body Construction: 5-piece laminated maple/walnut neck running straight through a mahogany/alder body wings.

  • Pickup Configuration: P/J (Precision / Jazz style split & single coil pickups) with active preamp electronics.

  • Headstock Branding: Features the classic script "u.s.a. custom" logo on the headstock.  

  • Hardware: Japanese Gotoh tuners (MADE IN JAPAN GOTOH) and high-mass black bridge.  
    

🏷️ Resale Factors

1. Rarity & Desirability:

   • late 80s/early 90s neck-through Ibanez basses (especially USA Custom / Fujigen-era Japanese craftsmanship) are highly regarded by collectors and players for their slim necks and sustain.

2. Gig Bag:

   • It comes with a Ritter padded gig bag, which adds around $30–$50 in bundle value.