The Soundgear club, part 2

[Andyman001]

Originally Posted by gleneg61

How can I check if I've already got a number? Got lefty 505, 506 & 645s. Thnx

The guy handing them out bailed out, sold all his SR's and bought a couple Spector's.

If you might have a number, He stopped about 2 or 3 pages back.

[christle]

Originally Posted by kleinenenten

I'm looking for a mix between my first two basses, the thump and heaviness of my SR 300DX, and the brightness and clarity of my 505. I realize that it's likely impossible to get both from the same instrument, so realistically I'm wanting thump with definition.

While you are contemplating the potential options in another bass I would suggest trying some different strings. I have found that they can change the sound of a bass quite a bit and may give you what you want with a smaller investment. Just a thought....

[kleinenenten]

Originally Posted by christle

While you are contemplating the potential options in another bass I would suggest trying some different strings. I have found that they can change the sound of a bass quite a bit and may give you what you want with a smaller investment. Just a thought....

What kind of strings?

[tmdazed]

nothing spectacular, but I got this SR200 a couple weeks ago for a Hundo with the hard case and 2 packs of D'addario strings. I thought it was a great deal, plays nice , the guy who owned it before me took decent care of it , changed the strings just before i bought it and has the action set to where I like it, no tweaking needed.

[PDGood]

Originally Posted by kleinenenten

I have 3 Ibbys, and only one makes noise when not playing. The third, and oldest one, has noise. I like the sound of it, it's 1997 SR 406, but it is a bit quiet and dull compared to my 2006 SR 505 with Bartolini electronics and SR 300DX. I'm looking for a mix between my first two basses, the thump and heaviness of my SR 300DX, and the brightness and clarity of my 505. I realize that it's likely impossible to get both from the same instrument, so realistically I'm wanting thump with definition. The woods are the same, so the body will provide the thump, and I'm hoping the electronics can give a little definition. Think that's possible? I'm sure if my bass was as quiet as the other two, I'd be perfectly satisfied. But I figure if I am replacing something that old, I might not be able to get the stock part easily so I might as well upgrade. Thoughts?

I don't think you can rely on the body to provide the thump. It's a huge argument around here about if the body contributes to tone, but most will at least agree that even if it does there are many other factors that contribute more. Pickups and strings are high on the list and even fingerboard material seems to be a bigger factor in the blindfold tests I've heard.

Having said all of that, you can still find what you want (and I hope you do!). It just takes lots of searching. And don't forget that every part of the system contributes. I couldn't believe how much definition I got in the low end when I switched to the Audiokineses Thunderchild speaker cabinet. The point being that you may need to adjust elsewhere in your rig to get all the things you want.

[kleinenenten]

Originally Posted by PDGood

I don't think you can rely on the body to provide the thump. It's a huge argument around here about if the body contributes to tone, but most will at least agree that even if it does there are many other factors that contribute more. Pickups and strings are high on the list and even fingerboard material seems to be a bigger factor in the blindfold tests I've heard.

Having said all of that, you can still find what you want (and I hope you do!). It just takes lots of searching. And don't forget that every part of the system contributes. I couldn't believe how much definition I got in the low end when I switched to the Audiokineses Thunderchild speaker cabinet. The point being that you may need to adjust elsewhere in your rig to get all the things you want.

I've got a very flexible GK rig, so I don't think that'll be a problem. I've also heard the arguments you're talking about, but I've tried an Ibanez with similar wood and Bartolini electronics and it's pretty much exactly what I want sound-wise. I'm sure I'll keep looking for a while since I'm so anal retentive about things like that, but I'm pretty sure that's what I want. I'm heading to a shop for more research later, so I'll keep you posted. Thanks for your input!

[christle]

Originally Posted by kleinenenten

What kind of strings?

I would try some stainless steel pressure wounds of some sort.

[kleinenenten]

Just got back from demoing an Ibby at the store, and gotta say, that's exactly the sound I wanted. They had my exact rig there and everything, so it was like I was playing at home for real. Really tempted to get those Bartolinis now...especially the NTMB preamp.

[Technotitclan]

I wanna join, as I'm already in the Ibby club.



See the rest of my pics over at The Ibanez Club

[dDaddybass]

I've gone full circle, I played an SR885LE for 20+ years, today I ordered an SR756. Should be here 1/3 or 1/4

[slngd]

Now a proud owner of a Soundgear!

Number please :-)

Pictures:
http://www.slngd.dk/dir/ibanez_sr910/front-back.jpg
http://www.slngd.dk/dir/ibanez_sr910/details.jpg
http://www.slngd.dk/dir/ibanez_sr910/body.jpg

[Samsound]

Originally Posted by slngd

Now a proud owner of a Soundgear!
Number please :-)

Pictures:
http://www.slngd.dk/dir/ibanez_sr910/front-back.jpg

Very nice! I dig.

[rudedog]

Here is my new 1205e and my SR 400 QMCS. Luv the new 5 string. Thinking about selling my 400.
http://picpaste.com/Ibanez_1205vnf-v8zaTo9M.jpg
http://picpaste.com/Ibanez_400qm-UKGd5uNj.jpg

So the guy handing out the numbers is no longer here?

[slngd]

Originally Posted by rudedog

Here is my new 1205e and my SR 400 QMCS. Luv the new 5 string. Thinking about selling my 400.
http://picpaste.com/Ibanez_1205vnf-v8zaTo9M.jpg
http://picpaste.com/Ibanez_400qm-UKGd5uNj.jpg

So the guy handing out the numbers is no longer here?

Yes it could seem like that was the case.

Nevermind the number - we are proud numberless members!

[Achille]

do you need to be a moderator or supporting member to give the numbers or anybody can do it?

[rudedog]

I have no idea how that all works. I would think that someone could take over if they wanted to do it. Perhaps contact the guy who was giving out the numbers and ask him.

[Andyman001]

Yeah, just start doin' it.

I took over the GK club a couple years ago. Just keep track of the numbers.

[dDaddybass]

Ok. So I just got a n SR 756 this week. Im having a hard time dailing in a good fat tone. Ive tried everything eq wise. Is it the elixir strings? Seems I get really high pitched ring/ overtone even on low notes. Any ideas?

[PDGood]

To my ears Elixir's have the opposite effect - a very slight mellowing.
What amp and cab are you running?
What kind of music do you do? What are your tone goals?

I love the 750 series, but I don't think of it as fat in the old school sense. It's ultra clean, lots of sustain, very modern sounding. There's just a touch of mellowness to it, but not super warm like a Fender. It is quite capable of sounding full and deep - depends on what you mean by fat. To me fat implies old school or maybe EB0 type sound, but you may be thinking differently. If you can give us more of a description of your tone goals, maybe we can help. (Apologies if you've mentioned some of this before, I'm not re-reading the entire thread).

[Scott in Dallas]

I just realized that I sold my Soundgear bass (jewel blue) and left my information engraved inside the rear control cover. If you happen upon it, kindly remove it for me and don't steal my identity.