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Am I crazy, deaf, or just plain stupid?

Orpheus55

Orpheus55

Nov 7, 2006
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#1
I've been looking for another bass for my stable--I play in a 10 piece oldies cover band (I'm a somewhat older guy)--and happened into a GC nearby; now, I have a nice Stingray, Fender Sting, CIJ Precsion, etc., but was looking for a natural finish bass (I've had the ATK, G&L Tribute); I had my eye on the Ibanez SR600, and it was fine, kind of mellow, but the lower priced SRX350 in natural ash really knocked me out; I was playing Motown lines all over the place, with a bigger neck, and it was an aggressive but not disagreeable sound (I am in a big band), but can this thing be this good for this little? I mean, my son says, "Dad, it's a heavy metal bass." I thought it looked and sounded great. I had an ATK700 which I rather miss. Just wondering...always thought Ibanez was a little wimpy, but this baby rocked! Please tell me I'm nuts before my band does.
 
#2
I have been impressed with just about every Ibanez I have ever played, regardless of price point.

Not sure about Ibanez being wimpy; they have lots and lots of metal players under contract. :)

Those SRX basses are very nice; growly and hot pickups. Kind of like a Stingray/G&L hybrid.
 
#7
I think its all in the eye (or ear in this case) of the beholder. My weapon of choice for a long time has been my ESP, a bass that gets the wrap for being a "metal" guitar, but truth is although i do play metal and heavy rock a lot, ive used this ESP and my Ibanez in jazz, big band groups, and currently in the musical South Pacific (mind only because im not toteing around my upright everyday).

Ive never had a problem with Ibanez, i think theyre wonderful:smug:
 
#10
Dauby90 said:
I think its all in the eye (or ear in this case) of the beholder. My weapon of choice for a long time has been my ESP, a bass that gets the wrap for being a "metal" guitar, but truth is although i do play metal and heavy rock a lot, ive used this ESP and my Ibanez in jazz, big band groups, and currently in the musical South Pacific (mind only because im not toteing around my upright everyday).

Ive never had a problem with Ibanez, i think theyre wonderful:smug:
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Hey, I did South pacific in 1968, my junior year in high school. I played a Hagstrom, as the "real" bass was too big for me (still is).
 
#11
No, you're not crazy. I'm almost 58 and I play an SR505 in church!! I know we're talking two differant basses here but if it works for you go for it! I get compliments all the time on how great of a tone I can get from it. If it speaks to you and feels like a part of you then buy it!
 
#12
I really never understand sound wise how a instrument can be only one genre. If you play agresseively it will sound agressively, if you play smoothly, it will sound so.

Playing style, strings and EQ are the real factors to make bass sound more like a specific genre.
 
#15
Ric5 said:
Hey ... the truth is it doesn't matter what bass you use for metal ... the guitars will drown you out anyway. Also the ATK will sound similar to a musicman stingray.

So if you like the bass keep it and play it.
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Strange... Played a LOUD wall-of-sound black metal gig last saturday(with an ATK actually)and I got several compliments on my tone. The bass is clearly audible on our albums too.Maybe you should actually try to listen to some metal before jumping on the flaming TB anti-metal bandwagon...
 
#19
Orpheus55, the SRX line may be a little "tainted" by the low price and various allusions to it being "metal", but the ones I've played were simply good basses.
I wouldn't have a problem playing pop, rock, country, or elevator music with one and I doubt you'll have a problem either.
Since they aren't pointy, the SRX line (especially unpainted so you can see the wood) look pretty normal and kinda pretty to me.

The main thing I keep in mind is that the audience doesn't know or care what bass or amp you use, they just demand results.
As for your band members--just play it at home for a while to learn it's secrets, then blow them away. Playing a bass you really like is very rewarding and usually improves the quality of your performance.

Enjoy!
Buy 2!
 
#20
Buy what you're comfortable with and play whatever style you feel like.
If someone thinks you should play a different instrument then let THEM pay for it...

Long ago Ibanez instruments were very mainstrean designs. Their Musician series basses in the early 80's were basically classy variations of Fender designs; they were solid performers and high quality instruments. There was a fretless Musician bass that I still jones for...
 

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