Ibanez SDGR SR300 as a first bass

[palatka]

I'm completely new to the bass game and this board. And from what I've read about the board's opinion on the low end (in this case the 300) SDGRs - its nothing but unadulterated hatred. But, $200 for a SDGR SR300 seems like a good deal for a beginner's bass.

Ideally, I'd like a fast bass with a nice low end - which it sounds like is not the SR300 - for punk sounds. I checked the 2010 insubordination fest bass thread and yes I'd like a Fender Standard P-bass but my options are limited to what people are selling in my area. TB, thoughts? Thanks!

 

[danomite64]

$200 is a good price for a new one, but if it's older than the latest version, I wouldn't pay that much. Also, I cannot imagine you not being able to find a P-Bass in any area. I have two Soundgears, and wouldn't take either of them to a punk gig. Maybe an ATK, or even a Jazz (of the basses I own), but really I'd prefer a Precision.

 

[palatka]

yeah - it seems like a pretty good deal for a nice new sr300. but i really would like that low end crunch that i think i'd get with a p-bass. looks like i'm going to have to look a bit harder. thanks for the input, dano.