Ibanez 6 strings

[J03YW]

Hey guys, I'm wondering which Ibanez 6 string would be better for metal: BTB676, BTB776PB or the SR756. I like the SR's neck more, but I prefer the woods and appearance of the BTB series. Would somebody mind just outlining the tonal differences between the three?

 

[J03YW]

anybody?

 

[jim777]

The BTBs are a 19mm spacing /35" scale basses, and the SR is 16.5 / 34". That is a big difference in my book, especially on a 6 string. Pickups are similar, preamps are identical. I think the biggest differences between them are going to be looks and playability.

 

[Epitaph04]

If every note you play is a brown note, then why would it matter?

 

[J03YW]

Yeah, I like how thin the necks are on the SRs and that they have full 24 fret fretboards but I prefer wider string spacing. For 6 strings I'm more of a fan of flat, wide necks.

 

[J03YW]

If every note you play is a brown note, then why would it matter?

which is browner?

 

[jim777]

Obviously you need an Elrick

 

[JulianReynosoar]

Why do you need a high c to play metal? A 5er wont do the Job? Sr305 os very nice for metal. If you can spend more money a 505 si great but a bit to jazzy

 

[J03YW]

Why do you need a high c to play metal? A 5er wont do the Job? Sr305 os very nice for metal. If you can spend more money a 505 si great but a bit to jazzy

Prog metal, kinda like Intervals or Animals as Leaders. Nothing wrong with some chords/tapping during a quiet part.

 

[macrocheesium]

The BTBs are a 19mm spacing /35" scale basses, and the SR is 16.5 / 34". That is a big difference in my book, especially on a 6 string. Pickups are similar, preamps are identical. I think the biggest differences between them are going to be looks and playability.

Exactly this. They sound very similar and play COMPLETELY differently.

 

[Epitaph04]

Plenty of metal out there played with 6ers.

 

[J03YW]

Obviously you need an Elrick

Obviously I can't afford that if I'm looking at Ibanez basses 1/6th the price of those...

 

[J03YW]

Exactly this. They sound very similar and play COMPLETELY differently.

Well, that makes it easy to decide.

 

[jim777]

Obviously I can't afford that if I'm looking at Ibanez basses 1/6th the price of those...

I was kidding, as I have a 35" 19mm 6'er in the classifieds

 

[J03YW]

I was kidding, as I have a 35" 19mm 6'er in the classifieds

Ah, I'll take a look.

 

[JulianReynosoar]

Get a soundgear SR 506 they rock

 

[bassvi]

I had an SR 506 briefly and returned it... not sure what it was, great feeling neck and looks but the sound was just not there. I'm thinking the BTB series is a higher quality instrument, ymmv.

 

[J03YW]

Get a soundgear SR 506 they rock

Difference from the 756?

 

[Epitaph04]

There is no difference other than appearance on those instruments. You'll hear people say how *insert model number* will have a bit more highs/lows/mids but they all play exactly the same. Same electronics, everything.

Just pick the one you like most.

 

[J03YW]

There is no difference other than appearance on those instruments. You'll hear people say how *insert model number* will have a bit more highs/lows/mids but they all play exactly the same. Same electronics, everything.

Just pick the one you like most.

Oh, neat. Well then.