I like Ibanez. The fact that I don't own any doesn't mean anything, it just means that I haven picked one up yet. I like that they have a fanned fret model for under $1K. I don't know who else does that.
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Ibanez Love?
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Out of the box, my SR305F (pearl white, fretless) had some weird wiring issues. Adjustments would cause crackling, but aside from that it has provided a variety of solid tones. From Jaco to that sweet, studio fretless (mwah?) tone. I've had it since '09, pretty dependable bass.
Best bass ever made, IMHO, my SR5000E
Just got mine this past Friday and I just might agree with you!
Well I just took the plunge and ordered a brand new Ibanez SR755 with the Nordstrand pickups. I will post pictures when it comes in hopefully tomorrow.
I’ve become a HUGE fan of the Ibanez Soundgear basses. The main thing that sets them apart for me is the neck. It’s much thinner than other brands and is so comfortable to play. The overall feel of the instrument is just great for me. I also love the sound of the Bartolini pickups. I bought an SR700 and year or two ago and I really dig it. Whenever I go to the music store I always try a few other basses and so far I’ve found nothing that feels as comfortable and easy to play as a Soundgear.
It could happen, but that's just gear snobbery and you need not tolerate that crap. I frequently tell the story of "the DICK-enbacher." I let this guy use my amp head because his broke down. He thought he was the best bassist in the building because his bass cost north of a grand. He was pretty good, but me and a bassist who's band we gigged with a lot, who had a $99 squire p, made this guy look like a doofus. So he got insucure, told us about how his bass made ours look crappy, and he wouldn't let me play it for one second, after I let use my head for an entire show! Gear snobs exist, you just have to play better then them on your cheap(er) bass!
and on the subject of Ibenez, the soundgear basses are awesome! I don't own one but have played three, including a six string I loved, great deal, excellent quality basses.Best bass ever made, IMHO, my SR5000E
i wonder why they droped the "E" from the SR5000
I love Ibanez guitars! I cried... and am still in mourning when I sold my 1800e... probably worst decision I made. Oh well, going to a good home I hope.
Also have a portamento srf705 fretless 5 string... one of finest fretless bass guitars I've played to date... if you haven't tried one and have a chance to... do it... they're awesome!
A mikro 4 string and 2 mikro 5 strings... the Mikros are killer for what you pay for...
and another 4 string that I can't remember off hand which model that I gave to a friend...
and 2 ibanez electric guitars... shredding machines... not that I can, mind you...
Also have a portamento srf705 fretless 5 string... one of finest fretless bass guitars I've played to date... if you haven't tried one and have a chance to... do it... they're awesome!
A mikro 4 string and 2 mikro 5 strings... the Mikros are killer for what you pay for...
and another 4 string that I can't remember off hand which model that I gave to a friend...
and 2 ibanez electric guitars... shredding machines... not that I can, mind you...
Never had any issues with any of the Ibanez's I have owned over the years, still love my Ergodyne, But the G10s are garbage have owned two of them, floppy necks loose nuts so on so forth, no disrespect to anyone!
I think I narrowed it down to the new SR-650 and 750. So the only difference to them is the different types of wood? Does the 750 justify the price difference? Sorry if this question is redundant I just want reassurance.
I haven't received it yet. Tracking shows it will be here tomorrow. We have gigs the next 4 nights so I will take it along with my prestige 4005 and see how it does in a live setting. Will post pics and feedback as soon as possible lol.
Here is my new Ibanez SR755ntf with Nordstrand pickups. This is prettier that I thought it would be and plays and sounds as good as any premium Ibanez I've owned. I can't wait to play it through my main rig tonight and let it stretch it's legs. This is a whole lot of bass for under a $900.
For finish alone I would like this over the 650. That's a personal taste though. I have heard others that have tried both saying the 755 played better than the 655.
I still like my EDA900. Even have a lighter in the shape of one. Nice color on yours, that one's hard to find. I used to have a fiver in that coral red color.(actually had about five Ergodynes at one point, now down to one)
I don't like how the battery cover runs in the middle of the stripe. I wish they would have put it on the dark part, but there must have been a reason for it.
'The people who matter won't care, and the people who care won't matter.' Dr. Seuss...sorta
I Need a six hit it on the head.
Worry less about the azzhats.
Get the Ibanez that's right for you. I love my $80.00 pawn shop SoundGear...play it all the time. I have 'better' guitars, but that's not the point, is it?
Don't worry about criticism...
If you have the chops... Don't matter how cheapo or nice your guitar is as long as you can make it sing...
If you don't have the chops... Again won't matter if you play a cheapo...
However... You go around bragging about your 4005 or 1800e when you can't play your way out of a wet paper bag... Then your just asking for it...
Not that it should matter...
I wish I had a 4005 when I sucked like an Electrolux... Instead... Walked around playing a Stingray... ... Kidding...
Play whatever floats your boat... Just play is what matters...
If you have the chops... Don't matter how cheapo or nice your guitar is as long as you can make it sing...
If you don't have the chops... Again won't matter if you play a cheapo...
However... You go around bragging about your 4005 or 1800e when you can't play your way out of a wet paper bag... Then your just asking for it...
Not that it should matter...
I wish I had a 4005 when I sucked like an Electrolux... Instead... Walked around playing a Stingray... ... Kidding...
Play whatever floats your boat... Just play is what matters...
