Did I overpay for my Ibanez SR400? I paid $420 (guitar only). I was thinking about a Fender Squire. I'm just getting started. I can still take back the Ibanez. I don't know much about bass guitars yet. Any ideas?

Thanks.

check out musiciansfriend.com, if you paid more than what they are selling it at then you paid too much....

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if you like what you bought then you didnt pay to much, only you can decide if it was worth it, just take care of it if its expensive gear, i have a squier four string that works fine for me, i have no real problems with it, it sounds great to me, but thats my opinion

u payed a pretty good price i think i would have gotten a cheaper fender jazz bass though instead of the ibanez but whatver fits you is best

The latest issue of Musician's Friend has the Soundgear400 at $439.99, plus shipping, no gig bag included. So you are a little ahead of their price. Congratulations! MF also sells a hardshell bass case for the SR400 for $79.00. I just checked American Musical Supply. They also offer the Ibanez SR400 for $439.98 (one cent cheaper!) The price does not include a gig bag and shipping is extra. For comparison, a recent advertisement from Interstate does not offer the SR400, but has an Ibanez GSR200 for $199.99, no gig bag and shipping extra. I suspect you will be happier with your SR400. I have an Ibanez SR800. I've had it nine years. I like it for its lightweight and comfortable fretboard. Jason Oldsted

stay away from the Ibanez GSR200, i've had mine for a year, and have had numerous problems with it. the SR400 is built more solidly and sounds a LOT better in my opinion. but if i were you i'd give a try to a Fender MIM (made in mexico) jazz or precision and you can get one for $300 out of Musician's friend.

I think that he did a good job.... although this begs the question of whether or not he looked into getting a good used bass. I recently purchased a good Fender (Squier) P-bass for $150 (Canadian dollars so that's like 50 cents American or something :) ) It was hardly used, the owner of the store said it belonged to a kid who got it for Christmas and gave up, then it had belonged for a short while to a guy who needed a solid bass for recording. All I had to do was replace the pickguard (although how one breaks a pickguard is beyond me)

I think you could have got a Fender Squire for less and there just as good I think especially for beginners but I guess its what you prefer

I think you got a good bass at a really good price. I have a lefty SR400L and I like it a lot. If you dislike the tone you can always upgrade to basslines pickups later. I did.

The neck is so small and fast. I love that neck.

The ibanez SR400 is a very versitle bass due to the p-j pickup configuration. It is an exellent first bass IMO.

As long as your are learning and having fun, you are doing the right thing.

The answer is: You did just fine.

Its a good starter bass. Its relatively inexpensive but has decent quality and playability. You dont want a real cheapo and you're not ready to invest much more, so....good choice.

Welcome to the land of Bass!