Hey, ive owned this bass for a few months now, and it seems like barely anybody else does. Does anybody own it, or have played it? if so, whats your opinion on it? did you change anything?
-Matt
-Matt
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Aria IGB 35/5
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An IGB35 (the four string version) has been my first bass. I do still own it, but barely play it, because...
- one fret is too low, causing high-frequent buzzes
- the neck wood seems to be a bit soft, which propably is a main contributor to the bass's muddy tone
- the electronics' shielding isn't that effective either
Issues #1 and #3 could be fixed without great effort I guess, and its overall quality level would provide a decent basis, but I have no need to switch from my other Aria IGB bass (bought it (barely) used, made in 2000 or 2001), which plays at least as fine and sounds way better.
- one fret is too low, causing high-frequent buzzes
- the neck wood seems to be a bit soft, which propably is a main contributor to the bass's muddy tone
- the electronics' shielding isn't that effective either
Issues #1 and #3 could be fixed without great effort I guess, and its overall quality level would provide a decent basis, but I have no need to switch from my other Aria IGB bass (bought it (barely) used, made in 2000 or 2001), which plays at least as fine and sounds way better.
I played on at a music shop a while back (4 banger) and was impressed with the tone myself I own 2 integra sb's and a R60 and this one seemed to have that same metallic tone I like them for. I went b to buy it the next week it was gone. I'veben wanted to try one the 68's but no around Cincy carries arias.... they had a great slap tone also
This bass has been my main axe for almost a year now, and I might be sticking into it. The tone is a killer, and has a very tight B string. I had the nut replaced with one made of bone, improving its sustain, and a passive/active bypass switch...I'm planning to change the preamp to Aguilar OBP-3 for more tonal options. 
overall, I like the sound and feel of this bass.
overall, I like the sound and feel of this bass.
Hi I know this is an old thread, but I just got one. Did you installed the passive active switch yourself? If yes could you explain to me how to do it please?This bass has been my main axe for almost a year now, and I might be sticking into it. The tone is a killer, and has a very tight B string. I had the nut replaced with one made of bone, improving its sustain, and a passive/active bypass switch...I'm planning to change the preamp to Aguilar OBP-3 for more tonal options.
overall, I like the sound and feel of this bass.
