Ibanez Let down.

[MM-Stingray5]

I was hoping for the new and improved Ibanez RDs with maybe some more colours and pick up options. Instead I get less instruments less colours and no 5 string model!!! what gives. This is a major disappointment as i was looking forward to a natural RD.

I guess ill just go buy a lakland skyline then


any other companies got you down?

 

[Machines]

Like this ?

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Or us Europeans get this:

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[SurrenderMonkey]

I like the RDs. I think they are underrated. Mind you, with a basswood body, I would not like a natural finish.

 

[Jimoleon]

Trust me, you don't want to get the RD-505. Bad electronics and pickups and a really floppy b-string. Use your money on something that is playable. I'm sure you'll be a lot happier with a bass like lakland. I know I would be. :scowl:

I like the RDs. I think they are underrated. Mind you, with a basswood body, I would not like a natural finish.

Oh, and basswood is (IMO) the WORST wood you can use on a bass, soundwise (and lookwise)

 

[Machines]

It isn't the worst wood - ever tried balsa ? .

 

[vene-nemesis]

It isn't the worst wood - ever tried balsa ? .

Hofner did more than just try it...

 

[MM-Stingray5]

I was actually planning on buying that 905 thing but its now gone. I dont like ibanez 5 strings the necks get to thick, I want something the same as my stingray but with a different body.

 

[Bryan316]

I dont like ibanez 5 strings the necks get to thick...

I like Ibanez basses for the exact opposite reason. Their SR-505's have very narrow necks with only 2.6" string spacing at the bridge.

 

[SurrenderMonkey]

Trust me, you don't want to get the RD-505. Bad electronics and pickups and a really floppy b-string. Use your money on something that is playable. I'm sure you'll be a lot happier with a bass like lakland. I know I would be. :scowl:

Yeah, but at what price.

Oh, and basswood is (IMO) the WORST wood you can use on a bass, soundwise (and lookwise)

Bongos seem to do just fine. But it looks crap (literraly) in natural.

 

[Figjam]

Basswood is a fine wood. It makes for nice sounding guitars and basses. It is not what makes those ibanez basses sound like crap.

 

[Tbirdbassist]

Ibanez has never been known for its electronics, Ibanez basses usual shine with different electronic sans a few basses.

 

[Bobster]

If you don't like last year's RD900 and RD905, you don't like Seymour Duncan Basslines pickups, cause that's what it's got.

Additionally, it has a preamp bypass, and a coil tap switch. It will give an old-school, or modern sound.

Plus, the body of my RD900FM-NT is mahogany with a 1/2" thick maple top. The flame isn't that great, but I love the bass...

 

[mstott25]

I have the RD900 myself and it's a great bass. I saw one on E-bay for less than $300. I paid almost $700 for mine and I still think it was worth it. It's a different feel and sound from my jazz bass so I'll probably always keep it. It's not my main bass but I had to pay nearly $1500 more to find a bass I preferred over it. I love Ibanez, I'll probably always keep one in my stable.

 

[blue209]

I have a RD500 and I love it. The only problem I've had is the jack went bad but I just soldered in a new one and it's better than ever. I love the way it sounds, plays, and looks. It's not the best bass in the world but for the $250 I paid for it there's nothing better.

 

[Double Agent]

Oh, and basswood is (IMO) the WORST wood you can use on a bass, soundwise (and lookwise)

As I recall, EBMM tested several different woods for the Bongo including ash and mahogany and picked basswood because it sounded the best. I think a good bass tone has to do with a marriage between the p/u's and the body wood among many other things. Basswood produces many great sounding basses and guitars.

However, you are right about it not being attractive looking. No see-thru finishes, solid colors only.

Laklands are solid and don't overlook Spector. Also, if you can afford a used MM, go for it.