Ibanez SR-485 or EDB-605?

[UnkaRick]

Looking to add another bass to my collection... just a cheap 5 string to goof off & gig with,

There are two Ibanez 5 strings on Craigs List,
a Mahogany SR-485,
or a Luthite EDB-605 for about the same price..around $200.00 US, w/ Hard Case...

Not sure of the years, or what they went for new....are these good prices?.. Which bass is the better of the two?

they look to be in nice shape..Just wondering if anyone can help out...Thanks

 

[UnkaRick]

I think these pics will show up...only one way to find out..test 1...2...3

 

[UnkaRick]

one more time....EDB-605 on left...SR-485 on right

 

[UnkaRick]

bumpity-bump

 

[splitcoilsenior]

Get that EDB, it looks like its in better conditon, their great basses

 

[UnkaRick]

Thanks,... I looked up reviews on them, but couldn't find the original prices (just as an indication of which might be better)

 

[UnkaRick]

OK...I'm going to get that EDB-605.....unless I hear otherwise within the next few hours!!!

 

[svoncampe]

Get the Soundgear so I can get the EDB! Seriously, for $200, with case, that's awesome. I would buy it right away. I used to own the EB600 and loved it but I too want the five string version.

 

[Solarmist]

I would normally favor the SR, but that EDB is pretty nice.

EDIT: Ya, but I'd still get the SR anyway.

 

[UnkaRick]

Well..the OP with the EDB-605 was busy for Fathers Day, so I have a few more days to make a decision....

Any other opinions out there?

 

[UnkaRick]

Aaarrggh.. Just spent the night auditioning drummers....My brain hurts!!!

 

[Solarmist]

I think you should get both. If you don't like the SR ... send it to me!

 

[UnkaRick]

Well I bought the EDB-605...not sure if I like it yet,...the damn strings are so close together, I bet the finger board is only as wide as my 1977 BC Rich Eagle, 4 string, and that is pretty damn narrow!!

But, I had to drive an hour, to the stix, to look at it,
and you guys said it was a good deal....
so I figgered "What The Hay"...it's only $200.00..I could spend that in one weekend of drinking, at the bars..

..I was surprised at how small the body was..that was almost the Deal Breaker,..I'm 6'6" and resemble "The Undertaker"...I feel like I'm playing a Ukulele (spell check)

So... to get straight to the "poop", I saw on Craigs List, that the kid with the SR-485 lowered the price, to $175 w/ the Hard shell... so I just had to email him, to set up an appt. to take a look at it ...still waiting to hear back from him..

That's my story, so far... any opinions on that SR-485, and what makes them any good? are the body's bigger? I know You like them "Solarmist"....

The kid I bought the EDB from, showed me his new Ibanez BTB 5 string..Holy Smokes, that thing was HUGE!!!!

Thanks,
Unka Rick

 

[UnkaRick]

Oh Jeeeez...Now I get it!!.. It's Solar Mist... I was pronouncing it So-larmist...like Alarmist.... what a dope