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Anyone else think Ibanez should change their SR body?

#81
Bass Jack said:
My first bass was a SoundGear. I quite like the body and it was (still is, still got it) a fine bass. It’s the headstock, though, and the amateurish logo that make my teeth itch.
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For some reason I've always liked the SR logo, dunno why even if I usually like the more "fancy" stuff.

But anyway, I think the SR shape is a pretty successful one and I wouldn't change it. Very 80's in the sense that they were trying to do build the most slim and lightweight bass guitar, and it worked out quite well. Also it still looks rather nice, unlike most 80's designs :laugh:
 
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#83
My only beef with the SR line is the pickups.

Sure, I can run soaps with the SRC6, SRF700, SRMS800, SRSC805, SR5000, SR5PBLTD, SR2600, SR2400, SR1600B, SR 1340B, SR1100B, SR670, SR500E, SR400EQM, SR370E, SR300E, SR305. Plus, of course, all the fretless/5 or 6 string/different finish alternatives for all those models.

If you want a PJ, you can pick the 4 string SR650E or the 5 string SR655E. Those are your choices.
 
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I should note that by far my most comfortable bass to hold/play, lightest, easiest to play, with super responsive awesomeness is my cheapo entry level early 2000s SR300.

Why don't I play it all the time?

I prefer my 6 string - but not in the aspects listed above... in every other way though. I dislike how easy it is to bend the neck on my soundgear while playing - with low action you can easily fret it out with some small neck pulls that I, apparently, tend to do a lot, and only affect things on basses with very flexible necks, like the old sr300 I have. So I have to be careful when I play it. Partly cuz it's SO light and fun to play that I tend to jump around and move it around more than my big, comparatively heavy (10lb), 6 string.

But I mean, seriously - if possible I would want this bass:

soundgear lightness, shape, comfort, punchyness, balance, size, scale length (34")

fancy wood finish (the recent trend to sexy body wood with even sexier top wood and the curved edges showing each in transition... I want that)... but again still super light weight and punchy like my sr300.

6 string

NECK THROUGH

and there ya go. Build me that and I will be happy. Oh, and like I have to be able to afford it LoL. Small caveat, there.
 
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#93
dkelley said:
Isn't SR their best selling line, and has been for many many years?

Logic dictates, therefore, that a change would NOT be a good idea.

"OOOH! Coke just IMPROVED!! It's NEW COKE!". I rest my case.
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Hahaha, I was thinking about New Coke when I wrote my post above.

Some here are too young to remember that, once upon a time, Coca Cola decided to change their product and take their time-tested formula off the market completely.

It did not go well.
 
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#95
two fingers said:
Two octave, not boring Ibamez, you say?
1985 Ibanez Roadstar II RB760 BK 1985 Ibanez Roadstar II RB760 BK | The Dental Lab | Reverb

(Not affiliated in any way with the seller or bass.)
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Yup, or the 1970s (I believe, or early 1980s) vintage Ibanez Musician bass I played as my #1 for years and years and years... 2 octave neck (Converted to lined fretless for me after it was purchased for me used in 1987).

Ibanez was doing 24 fret basses of extremely high quality for many years before SR lined came along.
 
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#96
dkelley said:
I should note that by far my most comfortable bass to hold/play, lightest, easiest to play, with super responsive awesomeness is my cheapo entry level early 2000s SR300.

Why don't I play it all the time?

I prefer my 6 string - but not in the aspects listed above... in every other way though. I dislike how easy it is to bend the neck on my soundgear while playing - with low action you can easily fret it out with some small neck pulls that I, apparently, tend to do a lot, and only affect things on basses with very flexible necks, like the old sr300 I have. So I have to be careful when I play it. Partly cuz it's SO light and fun to play that I tend to jump around and move it around more than my big, comparatively heavy (10lb), 6 string.

But I mean, seriously - if possible I would want this bass:

soundgear lightness, shape, comfort, punchyness, balance, size, scale length (34")

fancy wood finish (the recent trend to sexy body wood with even sexier top wood and the curved edges showing each in transition... I want that)... but again still super light weight and punchy like my sr300.

6 string

NECK THROUGH

and there ya go. Build me that and I will be happy. Oh, and like I have to be able to afford it LoL. Small caveat, there.
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Maybe a used SR1006? Not quite as light or as fancy as you'd like, but still kind of a looker as far as SRs go, and gosh is it fun to play... I hate putting mine down even though it's 10+ lbs.
 
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#97
Seashore said:
Maybe a used SR1006? Not quite as light or as fancy as you'd like, but still kind of a looker as far as SRs go, and gosh is it fun to play... I hate putting mine down even though it's 10+ lbs.
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Thanks! But yea, the whole point of how much I love the sr300 is that it's super light also. I'm only putting up with a 10 lb bass because it's a 6. Still, much appreciated - if one of those fell in my lap, I'd really like it :-)
 
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