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Ibanez sr 370f - Good Enough to Gig With?

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dugout

Oct 17, 2021
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Hi. I'm debating between an Ibanez SR 370F for about $270 at a shop and a Fender Jazz Fretless for $415. Is seems like the Fender is the best option at that price and will hold it's value. On the other hand, I've read some good things here and other places about the Ibanez. To add to the equation, I'm not convinced I'll need the fretless long term, but I want to try it as I really like that sound and enjoy jazz. I've even thought about getting a cheaper fretless for now just to try it, but I'm fortunate that money isn't a driving factor, but I don't want to pay the $800 or $900, when it appears I don't need to. Ideas?
 
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Thanks. As an added note, there is also a guy who lives about 2 miles away from me selling an SR400 that the previous owner turned into a fretless. Based on other reviews, I've pretty much decided against that even though the price is pretty great. $250 for a nice hard case and the bass that is in nice condition. Thoughts?
 
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dugout said:
I'm debating between an Ibanez SR 370F for about $270 at a shop and a Fender Jazz Fretless for $415. Is seems like the Fender is the best option at that price and will hold it's value.
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The Ibanez will be fine. It's a great little bass. I have an SR375e (2018) and like it a lot.
Caveat; not a Fender fan (own zero) and am an Ibanez fan (own 8).
 
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P. Aaron said:
You can gig any bass as long as it’s playable and you can hear it. There’s a rich history of musicians tearin’ our heads off bangin’ it out on any ‘ol thingy.

If you like the bass, even if it’s a compromise, it’s really how you play it.
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I've heard that before and seen it. I know the Mike Rutherford has been playing Squier Bullet guitars for Genesis and I'm sure most guitarists are going nuts. I was recently at a blues festival where one of the bassists was playing a Squier Jazz Bass, and he was playing with one of the headliners.
 

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