Difference between Aria SB R60 and Aria SB R80

[Conlan]

This also extends to the SB Elite I and SB Elite II, but what are the differences besides the additional pickup? They are apparently the same model, but is having the additional pickup going to alter the sound much? Would it be better or worse with two pickups?

 

[Gluvhand]

This also extends to the SB Elite I and SB Elite II, but what are the differences besides the additional pickup? They are apparently the same model, but is having the additional pickup going to alter the sound much? Would it be better or worse with two pickups?

They sound quite different to me. The single pickup models have more bite, IMO. The dual pickups sound smoother. Both have some Jazz Bass type “honk”. After having both I prefer the sound of the single pickup but prefer the dual pickup for playability. The single pickup sits right were I pluck. Sorry if that doesn’t help. Lol.

 

[Conlan]

No thats exactly the type of response I was looking for, thank you!

 

[tindrum]

In July I was fortunate enough to get a great deal on a SB-R60 here in the classifieds. In over 30 years of playing I’ve owned a bunch of great basses and this one is clearly the best in every single way. Absolutely KILLER! I don’t think I’d trade it for any bass made.

 

[Conlan]

Damn good to know. I'm trying to find one in a finish I like though. And they are the same as the SB Elite I correct?

 

[tindrum]

Damn good to know. I'm trying to find one in a finish I like though. And they are the same as the SB Elite I correct?

I’m pretty sure they are identical yes. I think Aria just changed the name. Elite certainly markets better than SB-R60 as far as model names go.

 

[diptixon]

Necroposting here, but have been doing some research online as I just picked up an ‘83 SB and I believe the only difference is chrome bridge and tuners on the R60/80 and brass/gold on the Elites… thanks

 

[Basistent]

I’m pretty sure they are identical yes. I think Aria just changed the name. Elite certainly markets better than SB-R60 as far as model names go.

Elites has slightly different build dimensions, smaller body and maybe a bit narrower nut . Lighter weight

 

[ravelax]

The main difference between the SB-R80 and SB-R60 is 20.