Ibanez SR405/406 GAS!

[Enmesarra]

I've got a Jackson Concert V bass, made in Jackson's "golden years", about mid 90's, with alder body, maple neck, Kahler bridge (fully adjustable, even individual string spacing), p/j pickups, 5 strings bla bla... It's pretty comfortable and great looking, I love it, but SR405/406 has really been in my mind recently, I have never played a SR series bass, so I can't compare with the SR neck/playability etc.. So what do you guys say, should I keep my Jackson or sell it and buy a 405/406? By the way, I play death metal with fingers and I like growling/aggressive tones with no distortion.

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[cricketfever32]

the sr necks are so smooth and fast, i used to own one but it got destroyed in a car accident...but the only way you will get to feel and hear what the sr405/6 sound like is by trying them out, and i hear ebay is crawling with those things

 

[ibanezcollector]

this should help the gas a little... LOL it will be in my hands tommorrow

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[Enmesarra]

Thank god that I don't like natural finish, or I would have been chased by cops by now for bank robbery.

 

[Baird6869]

Even my cheapie 205 plays and looks amazing. The craftsmanship is amazing (in my case) for $300! The 405 is likely much better to gig with thought as the pickups are likely much better than mine.

 

[Some Groovy Guy]

Second Bass I ever owned. Very vesatile in sound and plays awesome.


Edit: Not a 406 I know, but still a SR.

 

[alexit]

If you get a 500 series, you'll get Bart Mk-1 electronics, which are quite nice.

 

[demongoat]

ive got the sr405...the neck is slim so its good for moving around quickly..i reckon its a nice clean sounding bass with the dx5's..good for fast fingering.. but that jackson looks rad dude!

 

[zack112]

If you are still interested in selling the bass how much are you asking for it?

 

[big jilm]

I have an SR405 and I really like it. The string spacing is kinda tight for me, but I am getting used to it. It has been seeing a lot of playing time since I got it a few weeks ago. My Bandmates like my Jazz Bass a little better, and I think I do too, but it just keeps ending up in my hands when I play.

Nice flat fretboard, thin neck, easy to play. Sounds pretty good, too.

Only you can say if it is for you, though.