Ibanez SR600 or Warwick Fortress One (German)

[xantometapon]

Hello there!

Some time ago I asked for help.
I was btw an 2010 Streamer LX4 and a Fortress One from 1994 (made in Germany).

I got the LX4 and I am loving it.

My next purchase was going to be an Ibanez SR600 because I wanted to give the SR necks´a try, but I have noticed that the Fortress is stil available.

I know maybe is not an apples to apples comparison but, taking into account that they are priced about the same, I just wanted to ask which one would you think is a better bass and which one would you buy.

I love Warwicks, I now have three of them.
Wouldn´t mind getting another one, but stil want to try the Ibanez.

I am a lefty, so no way I can test first. I have to buy and take the risk.

PLEASE HELP!!!

 

[xring]

I may get backlash for this, but I believe the Warwick is a solid step above the Ibanez, especially being priced the same.

 

[DeliriumTremens]

I'd take the Warwick

 

[El-Bob]

What? Warwick. This isn't even a contest. Maybe if it was a lesser Warwick model, you could consider the Ibanez; they do make some great basses. This is a no-brainer though. Warwick, absolutely.

Warwick.

 

[guitar<bass]

Yeah, I have one. Sr506 isn't even in the same league. I mean, I like the ibanez and that's one bass I pick up nearly every time I see it. Its cool but not nearly as good, imho, as a Fortress.

 

[Herrick]

Why is the Fortress being sold at the same price as the SR600? What kind of condition is The Fortress in. Question for those who know a lot about Warwicks: I don't see one German-made Fortress on eBay. Are they very rare? Does it matter what shape the Fortress is in if the OP can get it so cheaply?

 

[hgiles]

Either the SR600 is way overpriced or the Warwick is a dog -- under normal circumstances these instruments are not even direct competitors.

Maybe you're comparing a new Ibanez price against a used Warwick? Of course the used bass will offer more value.

Having said that, I had an opportunity to buy some NOS German Warwicks at a killer price and passed...now I've got two Ibby's. Warwicks just don't fit my character.

 

[ilikebass7]

I love my fortress. It's an incredible bass. If it has a Wenge neck pick it up.

 

[El-Bob]

I love my fortress. It's an incredible bass. If it has a Wenge neck pick it up.

...even if it doesn't have a wenge neck, it's still the better choice.

 

[ilikebass7]

I agree. The Ovangkol necks are just a lot thicker than ibanez necks. Soundgear necks are ing and fast as are Wenge Warwick necks. Either way I would go for the fortress

 

[xantometapon]

Thanks for the repplies.

The Ibanez is new and the Fortress is used of course.

I can not see the Fortress in person, but the photos that the seller has posted show that it is in very good shape. Looks like NOS.

I really cannot see why it has not been sold yet.
Maybe it is because it´s lefty or maybe it´s the fact that he does not offer shipping, just collection in person.

The Fortress comes with the wenge neck.

Any more comments?

 

[hgiles]

Definitely the used Warwick is going to be more worth the money against a brand new Ibanez. Generally, the Warwick is going to be more exclusive and desireable -- but I found Ibanez to be more inspiring to play, so I went and found a used MIJ Ibanez Prestige.

If youre into metal and grunge then the Warwick might be the better choice as your peers would probably love it.