Recent content by mehbassist

I can't find the edit button, but my players are the usual: Geddy Lee, Justin Chancellor, John Myung, Geezer Butler, Victor Wooten, Murphy Kages (for his YouTube channel if nothing else), Chris Squire.

Thank you both. I was planning to get the D'addario XL, but I was wondering if someone with this bass had experience

What strings sound good? I'm playing mostly rock and metal, but have intentions to do a bit of everything.

I've been able to get hands on the 1350. I cannot imagine the 1600B is much different since it seems to be only a design difference. I'm ordering from my local GC, as we have a good relationship with the team there. They have a 45-day return policy, so I miss out on the SR4 deal at the worst.

That is basically how I ended up at these 3. I like the feel and the electronics. The 1350/1600B was design and the SR4 was the different wood. I am leaning to the 1600 at this point.

For those commenting on the extra cost of the limited edition, the SR4 (LE) is the same as the 1350. The 1600 is $100 more.

Are you my wife trying to talk me off the ledge? :woot:

I am just playing at home for my own fun, maybe some open mic nights and showcases where I take lessons. If someone wanted me in a local band, I'll do it at their risk :laugh:. Interestingly, I can get the limited edition for $100 cheaper than the 1600, so I don't know if that changes your...

Long time lurker... I've reached the point where I'd like to get a nice bass for the long haul. I've tried a lot of different things and have liked the Ibanez SR line. I've seen enough advice in these forums to go to the Premium line and have narrowed it down to the SR1350B, SR1600B, and...