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Ibanez SR700...just got it.

mello_bedwetter

mello_bedwetter

Aug 11, 2007
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MO, south of St. Louis
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Just picked up a new Ibanez SR700. I only have 1 picture but I thought I'd show it. I'll take more later.
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Nice looking bass and cab behind it. Ive been looking at the SR700 as a 2nd bass next to my ESP LTD B254. The MB210 sure looks tempting with the extra power. I've been using the MB115 and am pretty satisfied with it..Though the lows get a little muddy on my current bass. I'm pretty much a 80's hard rock player or attempt to play, I've only been at it for 3yrs but am hooked on it.

Goodluck with the SR
 
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Bearwolf said:
Nice looking bass and cab behind it. Ive been looking at the SR700 as a 2nd bass next to my ESP LTD B254. The MB210 sure looks tempting with the extra power. I've been using the MB115 and am pretty satisfied with it..Though the lows get a little muddy on my current bass. I'm pretty much a 80's hard rock player or attempt to play, I've only been at it for 3yrs but am hooked on it.

Goodluck with the SR
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I played about 35 years ago and quit. I just started up again about 3 years ago. One group that I play with play mostly 70's and 80's classic rock. The other group I play with play mostly older country like Waylon, Haggard, stuff like that. I use a Fender P and Jazz sometimes but mostly with the country. I'm planning on using the Ibby for rock.
The MB210 combo is nice. I have the extension cab for it too. It puts out some pretty good volume and I do like the sound of it...not necessarily my playing though.:hmm:
 
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The jazz is my other interest..not just too set on it yet..even though it seems thats the one to own. The new SRT line of Ibanez basses is pretty appealing, especially the contoured body shape, but I think I would like to try something with different pickups than EMG's since I've already got one with those. I did give the new Squier VM jaguar a try through a mb210 at GC and it sure put out a great sound. I still prefer the SR necks however. Decisions Decisions...

I think the hardest thing with this hobby is there are too many to pick from and too little $$.
 
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Can anyone confirm that the SR700 is well-balanced with no neck dive issues? The lesser SR300 model is almost perfectly balanced. If I move up to a 700 I want it to retain that characteristic, in both seated and standing positions (obviously with a properly adjusted strap).

Thanks.
 
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I recently tried the Ibanez SR700CN before buying my BTB770, the 700 was really nicely built and played superbly, excellent controls and sounds but the BTB 770 really stood out with its very attractive Poplar burl top and more substantial shape, also I preferred the control set up, both fantastic basses though and easily as well made and good quality as basses costing a lot more money .
 
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I just played an SR700 last weekend. I was really amazed at the tone of those bartolini pickups and just how comfortable the bass was to play. I did a side by side comparison on the Ibanez website of the SR700 & SR500. As far as I could see both basses were identical except the SR700 has the amber finish.
 
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I just bought an SR500 and I am really pleased with it except that it's more difficult to coax the sweet tones out of it than my P/J bass. I think the main problem is getting the best string over pickup clearance - just can't seem to find the optimum so far. Would be interested to hear what others have found.
 
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I’m still a novice at 6 string guitars and find myself looking at basses when I go to a guitar shop. Picked up my friends SR300 and it felt great in my hands. Been looking at the SR700 as a first bass. I think it looks better than the SR300 (petty I know but it matters to me) and I think it would be a good bass to start on, and beyond. Any thoughts?
 

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