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Epiphone SG EB-3 Or ibanez SR200

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Bass_Drummer

Mar 20, 2012
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#1
So guys I've narrowed it down to two guitars, the ibanez's neck feels really smooth and is alot lighter then the SG. The tones are great but aren't as much variety as the SG. It also doesn't look as good as the SG. The ibanez I feel has sticky frets if you know what I mean but I can get this guitar at $330.

The epiphone SG on the other hand looks awesome, there is a massive variety of tones, but there is alot of neck dive, which I heard can be cured with a thick neck strap although it gets a bit heavy sitting down. The neck is very smooth and slippery, just how I like it. I can get this one for $300.

By the way I'm buying these online and shipping them ^^^in. Have you guys had problems with shipping online. And would you also be able to give me some pointers on which one I should get.
 
#2
I think you have answered your own question. Go for the Epi. You can move the strap button on the epi and with a thick strap you will cure the neck dive. And it`s cheaper! Ibanez are good guitars but the 200 is well down the pecking order. A Ibanez SR300 is a different beast all together and a cracking budget bass but I don`t know how much that would come in at in your country.
 
#3
Ibanez sr200?...don't you mean the Ibanez gsr200? the Ibanez gsr200 is not too shabby of a choice. some people would say it's more suitable for a beginner, but in my opinion, it's pretty decent for both beginners and advanced bass players on a tight budget. If you're budget is at least around $300, check out the Ibanez sr250. I've recently bought the Ibanez sr255(which is obviously the 5-string version of the Ibanez sr250) and I was amazed by the sound quality on that bass. the bass sound smooth, clean, and punchy. it's a real keeper for me. my next bass would definitely be the Ibanez sr250.
 
#7
The Epi EB-3 is good bass. It also has a unique tone. It's fun to mod and the resale value is pretty good.

I have a knock off EB-3 and it is such a great bass to play. It sounds awesome with a pick (and I'm a fingerstyle guy).

As far the Ibanez goes... they are good basses, but they aren't my thing. Over the years, I've owned two and I just never "bonded" with them. So, consider the source.
 
#8
It really depends what kind of music you want to play. The Epiphone will be great for straight ahead classic rock, blues, country and any music that requires a full-sounding, low end thump. The Ibanez will be better for basslines that need lighter-sounding and more articulate phrasing, with brighter note definition--funk, fusion, prog, etc.
 

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