The Soundgear club, part 2

[IngerAlb]

Originally Posted by Staccato

^^^ SR705 = Mahogany body w/ figured maple top.

I meant the natural finish with just a clear coat on "Lack of colour" aside, it looks nothing like my 705 - for ex I don't see any pattern in that "figured maple" - so I thought maybe it's some sort of a limited edition or something, 'cause around these parts you can only get the 705 in trans black.

[attabass]

Attached is a picture of my SR505, owned since the early 90's. Please give me a club #.

I am looking to strip the transparent red finish and go with a natural finish or stain. I upgraded to jazz barts when I bought the bass, but I am thinking about replacing the bridge pup with a bart musicman. Any advice on stripping the bass, or suggestions on replacing the pup welcome. thanks

[PDGood]

Just know that stain is normally applied before the finish - so it gets down in the grain of the wood. Removing a stain is not an easy task.

[Staccato]

Originally Posted by IngerAlb

I meant the natural finish with just a clear coat on "Lack of colour" aside, it looks nothing like my 705 - for ex I don't see any pattern in that "figured maple" - so I thought maybe it's some sort of a limited edition or something, 'cause around these parts you can only get the 705 in trans black.

The natural-looking one is unique, though the figuring is subtle in photos.

[IngerAlb]

Originally Posted by Staccato

The natural-looking one is unique, though the figuring is subtle in photos.

I don't know...the top on mine is so figured it almost looks like a tiger skin. That's why I thought that the bass in the pic might have a different wood combo...anyway, it sure is a nice one

[Wallace320]

Hi man:

well, Ibanez Soundgears sport 19mm string spacin' on 4 strings
and 16,5mm string spacin' on "regular" 5 and 6 strings

out from regular is the Gerald Veasley model ("1006" and "36") sporting 14mm string spacin' (B/E string monorail are recessed)

Cheers,
Wallace

[J_Funk_77]

Dont you hate waiting? Yesterday I called a local shop, and talked to my guy about some set up issues I was having. Before I got off the phone, I asked him if he by chance had any soundgears with p/j's. Sure enough has one with a SR300 quilted top, asking $230. Now I just got to wait on some items Im selling on ebay to get the money to go get it. I could take a few guitars I have hanging on the wall and trade. But the only ones I want to move I dont think the 2 combined would get me $230. He gives you 70% of the highest completed ebay auction. Boy I hope that thing is still hanging on his wall when these auctions close.

[Gilbrod]

Since this is an Ibanez club, I have to ask? Why do people hate them so much? I am an ameture when it comes to this. I don't hear the difference myself when it comes to basses other than playing around with the knobs. Once again, I can play nice, but crap on knowing what I'm doing or supposed to do. But I see such a disdain for them. I learned on a SR300L. I have owned a Fender Jazz, Rogue LX 205, and now a very nice SR705 (still need to post pics). But again, why do people on these forums seem to hate em? Did they do something to their moms or something? Someone enlighten me please.

[PDGood]

I'm not seeing much hate. Ibanez, like Peavey, makes very good instruments at reasonable prices. Any time you price things reasonably you'll get labeled as "less than" those that charge a lot of money. A smart man (or woman) will know that the amount you pay and the value you receive are not always the same thing. As I've said before, enjoy it while you can. If the masses ever come to their senses the prices on these things will skyrocket.

[IngerAlb]

Originally Posted by Gilbrod

Since this is an Ibanez club, I have to ask? Why do people hate them so much? I am an ameture when it comes to this. I don't hear the difference myself when it comes to basses other than playing around with the knobs. Once again, I can play nice, but crap on knowing what I'm doing or supposed to do. But I see such a disdain for them. I learned on a SR300L. I have owned a Fender Jazz, Rogue LX 205, and now a very nice SR705 (still need to post pics). But again, why do people on these forums seem to hate em? Did they do something to their moms or something? Someone enlighten me please.

Because a lot of ppl prefer to talk instead of playing

Seriously, most folks that diss the Ibby basses have probably never played one, or maybe they've played a cheap entry level model and think all their basses are like that. Or they're...oh well, sorry to say this....gear snobs

I've stopped trying to make ppl understand Ibbys are great basses...it's their loss, not mine I don't care what other ppl think or say about the instruments I'm playing - as long as I know why I'm using them it's all good Let them play expensive fancy toys if that makes them feel better - I get my kicks from my Ibbys and that's all that matters to me

[PDGood]

To me, it's all about the sound. I have a few fairly expensive basses, but the one I play the most is this one I got for $199 used.

[gReEnBuL]

Yes! One more day left and I should be recieving my new SR705.

eYaaayyuh! (in the voice of Lil' Jon).

pics to follow this weekend.

[lesliegl]

Why is that Ibanez basses are seen as no good..the same reason ever since i first got my Ibanez RS924BS in 1983 with active 2 band pre amp..brass bridge saddles..3 ply neck..battery compartament..top load bridge..etc...because it doesnt say ''Made in the USA'' on it

sad..very sad

Leslie

[Wallace320]

As long as bears "made in japan"...

At least... Deep Purple approved!!!

No prob...

I'm newowner of a cannonball shooter Soundgear SR4500E (and I do own two Yamaha Attitude limited II, by the way)

MIA sells
but who's (how many) buyin'?

Cheers,
stay great
Wallace

[gReEnBuL]

Swag from Ibanez! (but not the strap)



At home with the Fam!



Very subtle but its there!



Headstock shot! PF350/PF210HE



Other pics....

[PDGood]

Wow. She's a beauty!

[christle]

gReEnBuL that is a beautiful looking bass. Congrats!

[Epitaph04]

Thats a beauty right there. Sold off both my ibby's a few months ago but Ive been fighting the urge to get myself another....great instruments.

[gReEnBuL]

Thanks Y'all, Shes takin' a bath in wax at the moment. Can't wait to plug into my friends dads MarkBass 2x10 combo this weekend.

[Staccato]

Congrats! We have some great photographers on TB, and you're definitely one of those!