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does ibanez have a bad rep?

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Feb 15, 2012
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#1
after looking over a few threads, i'm getting the idea that ibanez basses are considered to be crap by a lot of bass players. my current favorite bass is my ibanez SR506, i don't have any problems with it whatsoever. am I missing something?
 
#2
Nope - a lot of bass and guitar players are pretty obsessed with picking sides, and then they'll attack any brand that's different from what they like. I don't own any Ibanez basses, but I've been really impressed with the ones I've tried. People who don't like Ibanez or any other brand for that matter usually tried the crappiest intro bass in the store and then based their opinion of the entire brand on that experience.

In short - no, there is absolutely nothing wrong with Ibanez.
 
#8
Choose any maker—even Fender—and you'll find lovers and haters here. If you like your Ibby, then rock the hell out of it with a big smile on yer face. Your opinion is the only one that matters.

PS: That's my old Ibby in my avatar photo.
 
#9
Nope there's nothing wrong with Ibanez basses. Ibanez soundgear basses happens to be one of the best bass guitars I ever played. many people has personal taste when it comes to bass guitars. chances are some people would be a little critical about Ibanez basses. the only thing that matters is if Ibanez basses sound good to you. if you like it, stick with it. never let anyone judge you for it.
 
#10
I personally love my ibanez 4 string! I love the skinny neck and the sound. I have a schecter which is great for some stuff but my ibanez is brilliant for other stuff!

So no, there is absolutely nothing wrong with ibanez, its all down to personal preference at the end of the day, if it works for you than thats all that matters!
 
#11
You will always have both sides of the coin!

I personally think they are crap!
Played a few and always thought the necks where to thin, the fit and finish pretty bad and IMO the pickups and preamps are horrible!
( I recently helped a friend rip out the pickup and preamp in an old PJ ibanez and it sounded much better with passive Seymour Duncan pickups!)

Still some people sound good on them and like them! Those people would probably hate my basses...
 
#12
It is a matter of taste.

There are several basses I wont buy
because the neck does not suit me.
Ibanez is one.

Others do not share the same taste
in necks.

It's the same with the rest of the features.

There is nothing wrong with Ibanez guitars.
Just funny folks,

Tabdog
 
#13
The ones I've tried have sounded nice and felt good, and I haven't heard anyone complain about them. I currently use a Cort GB4 Custom and an Ibanez RS-924 (late 70's/early 80's model). My first bass was a cheap (got it for a 12-pack of beer) Ibanez TR-100 (iirc). I kind of regret giving it away, as it was a nice bass.
 
#14
tbassist4 said:
People who don't like Ibanez or any other brand for that matter usually tried the crappiest intro bass in the store and then based their opinion of the entire brand on that experience.
Click to expand...

^^^ This!

And you can repeat exactly the same thing for so many brands of basses and amps, especially those that have entry level equipment in their product lines.

That inexpensive Squier as a first bass that never had a setup in it's life - "Squiers are crap" (never mind the CVs or VMs or JVs).

Same thing for that first Peavey Foundation bass - "Peaveys are crap" (never mind that most saying such things have never laid eyes, much less hands, on a Cirrus.)

It's the nature of the beast. Best thing is just play what you want and be your own judge. :)
 
#15
Now a days, you find instant internet opinions not based on what a person has experienced or owned but what they have "heard on the internet". Consider the source, in my case I can't knock what I never played or owned. There are so many more choices at all price points that it is hard to keep up with it. Entry level basses, guitars and amps always get knocked goes with the territory. Good luck, :)
 
#18
I have an Ibanez SR300 with black beauties and I love the deep thump that it gives. It's a great fat sound that I love for chugging along to AC/DC or for the nice root-fifth "boom" of old country. I also have an Ibanez SRX350 tuned BEAD with Power Slinky's and it gives me that nice cutting sound for some Marilyn Manson stuff that I play. I love the thin necks, playability, sound variety, and price.

On the other hand, I've tried out some Fender basses in my local shop and I love the look of them and the iconic sound/vibe but I just can't get into playing one. I find the necks too "chunky" and that they're not as "playable" for me. Now there will be guys that love Fenders for the reason I love Ibanez and guys that don't like Ibanez for the reasons I don't like Fenders...play a few, find what you like, and go from there. I learned that quickly from the guys on here. There are good and bad basses of all kinds. I tested a Peavey I thought sounded like a toy and felt like cheap plastic and then played a Cirrus and was blown away...just try em out and get what you like.
 
#20
I picked up an Ibby Sound Gear bottom feeder 4 string in a deal along with the stuff I actually wanted. My intention was to blow it out or give it away to a deserving kid.
However, 3 years later, I still have it. Admittedly I never gig with it, but I do play it almost daily to work out songs and lines. It does have a narrow fast neck, but that's what I like. It stays in tune and intonation, and I get a decent sound out of it. With this one experience in mind, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to someone. Hell, they cost less than a super duper snake oil guitar cord.
I have never tried a high end one, but I'm curious.
 

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