Ibanez SR3006E (Bubinga/Mahogany 6-string Prestige)

[Low D.]

Hey guys, I 've finally (out of the blue) sold my 6-string Warwick Thumb BO and while I was thinking getting a new Warwick I looked over every bass I could find on the net to see alternative options and I ve looked my old subscriptions on Bass Player mag page by page hehe... it took me a while but I came to this 1 bass I really want. The Ibanez SR3006E, you can see it here: http://www.ibanezregister.com/Galler...al-sr3006e.htm

Why? Cause I had a similar bass (only 5-string) back in the 90s and LOVED it, I love its heavy hitting low B, its pretty and has woods like the Warwicks (Bubinga/Mahogany) and mostly it sounds twice for what it is priced! Its lighter than the 'wicks and has a nice fast thin neck... plus many other reasons (YES including the fact that I like Korn's early records bass sound ).

Any feedback from owners would be great, also since its a discontinued model I would love if anyone have seen this bass in a store (preferable in Europe), and if he could tell me where it is so I can put my order.

Respect,
D.

[Low D.]

Anyone?

[Big Mike Ipp]

I have the 4 string model and its above and beyond most basses I play. The raw neck is slick and smooth, plays really fast, the Bartolinis are...well the different sounds you can get are insane and can get pretty mid rangy. Wonderful sound. It has a botique feel at half the price. If you need more info PM me...

Also, Ibanez just came back out with this exact bass calling it the "40th anneversery" (spelling?) bass. Same thing but with gold hardware

[I am Domokun]

There's a guy on here from Ireland, Doc J who has one. He was trying to sell it a while ago, but I think he's decided to keep it. Best I can do...

[pin_head_47]

i currently play on an ibanez sr5000, which is basically the predecessor of that model in a 4-string. it's the only bass i've owned and played for the past 5 years or so and ive never been able to move on to anything different; the only thing i've even considered to replace it has been a similar 5 string. this is the bass that has gotten me hooked on wenge necks and the warm sound of mahogany bodies. it is very light and slim, and the neck is my fave out of anything else i've had the chance to play on. the feel of unfinished wenge is fantastic, but you would already know that from playing on warwicks. mine also has a p/j pickup set, while that one has soapbars, but from what i remember, those pickups were great.
the only gripe i've ever had with mine is that the preamp is a bit sterile sounding and doesn't truly let the sound of the wood shine. i usually have to dial in just a bit extra bass on the preamp for some more warmth, but i can still get the growl from the wenge to come thru ok.
since it's discontinued, i think you'd have a hard time finding one locally, especially in a 6-string. your best bet is probably ebay, but if you want to go with a newer model, look at the sr506 being made right now - very similar features at a good price. it doesn't have the gourgeous 5-piece neck, but it is still wenge on mahogany. plus it has the newer bart soapbars with the bart preamp, which i believe sounds better, although you will lose the sweepable mid as well.
if you can find one, try it and see, i think you'll be pretty pleased by the comparison. hope this helps and good luck with your hunt.

[Unlord]

I own this bass. It is freakin' great. The only small gripe is the tight string spacing (16,5mm). That requires some skill if you come from a 19mm bass.

There is a guy in Belgium selling his SR3006E for cheap. Try to locate his ad on www.marktplaats.nl if you want.

[themajorrager]

just found this http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?hl...3DG%26pwst%3D1
from the good folks at ishibashi

[Low D.]

Originally Posted by I am Domokun

There's a guy on here from Ireland, Doc J who has one.

Seen it online, he changed the pickups too. I m lookin for new one though.

Originally Posted by pin_head_47

i currently play on an ibanez sr5000...

Cheers man, I used to own the SR5005 and I miss its feel and sound a lot. I wont stop till I find the SR3006E its like I m looking for my dream girl that I d get married to soon hehehe....
btw a friend of mine saw the pictures from the link on my first post and said: "Ibanez Thumb"!!! Then I realize I liked my Thumb but this is what I always really wanted, an Ibanez Thumb! hehe

Originally Posted by Unlord

I own this bass. It is freakin' great. The only small gripe is the tight string spacing (16,5mm). That requires some skill if you come from a 19mm bass.

There is a guy in Belgium selling his SR3006E for cheap. Try to locate his ad on www.marktplaats.nl if you want.

I like the smaller spacing although I m a big guy with big hands... the spacing on the Warwick was one of drops for me.

Thanx for the link but there is no SR3006E in there. Or at least for now. Anw I would be more than happy if I could spot a new one left in a store or something.

Cheers.

Originally Posted by themajorrager

just found this http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?hl...3DG%26pwst%3D1
from the good folks at ishibashi

Thank you very much for this link, but its the SR3006 (and tempting at 525 Euros) and not the SR3006E with Bartolinis.

[cricketfever32]

the sr3006e...wow...this bass makes me cry, i found it at guitar center for 400 dollars (yes the one with real barts) and my dad didnt let me even put it on layaway, i went htere a weel later when my dad said ok, and guess what, its gone, but in the 2 hours i played that bass, it has to be THE best ibanez i have ever played to date, weight, pounding b, and other strings, and its versatility from the big boom tone to the high crunch. if oyu have the chance, buy it immediately, you wont be dissapointed

-nish

p.s. if you happen to find 2, send one my way =D

[Low D.]

man! you ll make me cry!

[A9X]

Beautiful instrument, but very rare.

[Terry_R]

My God.....I need one!!

[tripb19]

I've got one, it's very good to play, very light and beautifully crafted, although like most Ibanez's the B is not up to the standards of the rest of the bass.

[Herrlster]

Originally Posted by tripb19

I've got one, it's very good to play, very light and beautifully crafted, although like most Ibanez's the B is not up to the standards of the rest of the bass.

He speaks the truth...

I had an SR5005 before and everything about the bass was great, except the B string.

the sound was so different from the rest of the strings, and it distorted my amp whenever I used it...

[Low D.]

Never experienced something like that on my SR5005, but actually I m hard to find a similar sounding heavy hitting low B! Maybe there is something else that goes wrong in your rig or something? Plus this bass has Bartolinis that sound quite better than the older models.

[Low D.]

In case I cant find this model does anyone know if the new SR1006 neck-through is a good replacer? I wish it came out in darker woods though.

[Enmesarra]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ibanez-6-String-...QQcmdZViewItem

This looks like a 3006 but I'm not sure.

[Baird6869]

Great looking bass but this description is a bit over the top....

this is one of the most beautiful objects my eyes have ever seen. its oil-treated mahogany body and bubinga neck give the viewer's eyes a warmth that only living beings can give.

[Low D.]

Originally Posted by Enmesarra

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ibanez-6-String-...QQcmdZViewItem

This looks like a 3006 but I'm not sure.

Cheers for the link man!

Although I ve already seen it, thats me below asking about the European shipment. Although he told me its not the SR3006E but SR3006.

Its weird though 'cause only the SR3006E has the Bartolinis! Is it possible a SR3006 from 1999 to have Bartolinis on, instead of the Ibanez-standard-pickups? Because he is saying that the bass is like new, like he bought it back then.

Originally Posted by Baird6869

Great looking bass but this description is a bit over the top....

I m afraid he has right!

[dumbdrum]

Looks like he changed his description. Ibanez pickups