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[Veldar]

Originally Posted by Epitaph04

That has absolutely nothing to do with it.

Lets say I wanted to use the Reggie/Victor style on my C string I need a string higher for it to work properly. (I think)

Also It helps with min-maxing, minimum input for maxim output lets say you needed to play the 7th fret on the G string for a 4 string bass you have to move your hand right, with a high C you can use the 2nd fret on the C string

[Kwesi]

Originally Posted by IngerAlb

Maybe I'm indeed old and bitter, but IMO if you need a 7 strings bass to reach your full potential, you're playing the wrong instrument.

Bitter? Maybe. Petty and generally ridiculous? Absolutely.

[PilbaraBass]

Originally Posted by jaywa

Been waiting over a year for a replacement sweepable midrange pot for my older BTB, which is proprietary and I'm told can't be gotten from any other source.

Not impressed with Ibanez AT ALL. Gonna sell mine as soon as it's playable again and will never be buying another one.

That's not Ibanez' fault... It's your dealer who is slack here ... I got a new bridge for my mid-90's ATK in a few days...

[IngerAlb]

Originally Posted by Kwesi

Bitter? Maybe. Petty and generally ridiculous? Absolutely.

Oh, really Ok then - can you please explain to me why:

1. a 7 strings bass would still be considered a bass, and not a hybrid instrument?

2. why would you need 3 more strings?

[Epitaph04]

Why do you need 4 strings? 3? Why do you even need a bass guitar? Why even play?

[Stumbo]

Originally Posted by Epitaph04

Why do you need 4 strings? 3? Why do you even need a bass guitar? Why even play?

LOL. Why why?

[Bassgeer]

Love the new additions to the BTB line, and the higher end SRs, but really Ibanez? I love my SRA505, has a slightly different aesthetic than the SR, but they cut that line completely. I was always hoping to see a 6 string SRA .

And come on, just because the word "bass" starts with the letter b doesn't mean that you can only use brown finishes. I mean geeze, would it kill them to offer some more colour options? Even a few years ago, they had that gorgeous SR400 in cherry burst with quilt maple. It's like they no longer sell any mid range bases that have interesting wood choices or colour options (sr500s, I'm talking about you in particular - IMO it doesn't get more boring than mahogany stained brown.)

Ibanez certainly makes great quality instruments, but quite frankly I am bored with their new mid range offerings. That being said, their new premium series stuff looks amazing.

Just my 2 cents

[Kwesi]

Originally Posted by IngerAlb

Oh, really Ok then - can you please explain to me why:

1. a 7 strings bass would still be considered a bass, and not a hybrid instrument?

2. why would you need 3 more strings?

1. A bass guitar is more than just the notes it produces or the first word in its name. It's a construct, built a certain way, to certain specifications, to suit different needs. Despite the differences across all kinds of basses they share enough features to warrant the name they're given. The same can be said for variations of all kinds of instruments; C trumpets, all the various saxophones, key trombones, various snare drums etc. The reason why it happens to be a problem with basses in particular is because a lot of folks can't seem to get my initial statement through their heads. They've got this idea that a bass MUST perform a specific role relative - as if that's it's only purpose for existing and that going beyond that somehow precludes an instrument from being a bass at all. Obviously, they're wrong.


2. Because I like having more than 3 strings worth of notes. It's pretty straight forward. How you may play bass isn't how everyone plays and it isn't how they should play. It's just how you play. And that's ok.

[Veldar]

Originally Posted by IngerAlb

Oh, really Ok then - can you please explain to me why:

1. a 7 strings bass would still be considered a bass, and not a hybrid instrument?

2. why would you need 3 more strings?

1. A electric bass differers from a guitar due to thicker strings and pick-ups that pick-up the low frequencys that guitar pick-ups even ones for 8 don't get, I think for a Hybrid it would need a different set of pick-ups for the higher strings so then it is both a guitar and a bass.

2. So I can play me some meshuggah.

[azzyrazzy]

Originally Posted by Root 5

It really annoys me that Ibanez offers so few colour choices; you're lucky to have two to choose from.

Yes that's a good point! They could focus on fewer models with many more colour options like, say, Music Man (no offense). This way people will be happy with the same few good models but many color options on them.

[IngerAlb]

@Kwesi: ok, thanks for the explanation

@Veldar: I see

[josiah goldfish]

Can anyone tell me if the sr370 fretless will be available in England? Currently it's only on the American site, and I can't afford postage from America at the moment (heck I can't afford the postage on its own, let alone the bass as well).

[Mr_Music90]

Originally Posted by IngerAlb

Oh, really Ok then - can you please explain to me why:

1. a 7 strings bass would still be considered a bass, and not a hybrid instrument?

2. why would you need 3 more strings?

Why not buying a 1 string bass that has a F# string on it or even a C# string if the F# isn't low enough?

[RustyAxe]

Originally Posted by mellowgerman

That artcore ASB180 looks awesome.

I agree ... might have to get me one when they finally hit the street.

[ebonalley]

I would like to see them build a medium scale 5 string SR model. Fender and Warwick have begun to embrace the market and a little extra competition tends to be good for the consumer.

[atomicdog]

Has anyone tried one of the Ibanez semi-hollow basses?
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez-A...45-i2824632.gc

[mystic38]

+1.. have the SRA500 and body styling is streets ahead of SR IMO..
I would have been all over a higher end model with that body

Originally Posted by Bassgeer

I love my SRA505, has a slightly different aesthetic than the SR, but they cut that line completely. I was always hoping to see a 6 string SRA .