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Ibanez SR655 vs TMB605

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by ric4682, Jul 9, 2017.

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  1. Jul 9, 2017 #1
    ric4682

    ric4682 Supporting Member

    Jul 2, 2008
    So I have an ATK805E that I love, but I'd love something with a somewhat more traditional sound, particularly a more P bass-like neck pickup.
    I like the looks of both of these basses. Has anyone had experience with both? Which has a better B string? Which has a better P pickup?
     
  2. Jul 9, 2017 #2
    kesslari

    kesslari Groovin' with the Fusion Cats Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 21, 2007
    Santa Cruz Mtns, California
    Lark in the Morning Instructional Videos; Audix Microphones
    I can only say that the 655 has a really nice B string and is a good playing, good sounding bass.
     
  3. Jul 9, 2017 #3
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    The TMB605 will feel more like your ATK. It has a larger body like your bass. It also has 18mm string spacing at the bridge like your 805. Tonally, both basses are similar except for slap tone. The 655 has a reversed split pickup, and it will sound more like a Jazz when slapped with both pickups on. The 605 has traditional PJ slap tone which is not as scooped as a Jazz Style bass.
     
  4. Jul 9, 2017 #4
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis






    As you can see, I really love my TMB605. I think all of these clips are passive. I just don't use my preamp that much.
     
  5. Jul 10, 2017 #5
    ric4682

    ric4682 Supporting Member

    Jul 2, 2008
    Thanks Cheese! I had a suspicion you'd chime in. Were you just running both pickups in that Tower of Power tribute? That is the kind of fat, but rich in mids tone I try to get.
     
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  6. Jul 10, 2017 #6
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    I was using both pickups, and I was probably passive. The preamp is nice, but those Nordstrands by themselves are golden.
     
  7. Jul 10, 2017 #7
    ric4682

    ric4682 Supporting Member

    Jul 2, 2008
    They do sound great!
     
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  8. Jul 10, 2017 #8
    ric4682

    ric4682 Supporting Member

    Jul 2, 2008
    I may go with the SR to get some variety, plus they seem a little easier to get your hands on than the TMB
     
  9. Jul 30, 2017 #9
    ric4682

    ric4682 Supporting Member

    Jul 2, 2008
    Anyone else have any input on this?
     
  10. Jun 2, 2018 #10
    ric4682

    ric4682 Supporting Member

    Jul 2, 2008
    Well, I never pulled the trigger on either but I’m in the market again. Any new opinions on these?