Ibanez SRA505 vs. BTB 705DX

[jakeopolis]

Hey all,

I'm in the market for a new bass to replace my very old ibanez BTB 6-string. Went to the shop today and played nearly every bass in the store, and I must say that the new Ibanez BTB 705DX struck my fancy. They did not, however, have the SRA505 in stock, so I couldn't compare them. Just wondering what you guys think about these basses!

Big pro for the BTB is neck-thru, but I much prefer the body shape of the SRA.

Also, any suggestions outside of ibanez for a similar tone to the BTB in the same price range? I was thinking Spector Legend, but it didn't feel as nice as the ibanez when I tried them both.

 

[Toastfuzz]

I love my SR506, but I've never played a BTB. Theres tons of posts about this, try searchin en out...everyone pretty much just recommends the one they like more. From what I gather, very similar sound, but BTB has those big dumb horns and the SR is sleek and small...to each his own.

 

[TinIndian]

If you like the SR body but want a neck thru, check out the SRT805DX. I bought one a month ago and I love it.

 

[jakeopolis]

If you like the SR body but want a neck thru, check out the SRT805DX. I bought one a month ago and I love it.

nice, i didn't know about the SRT. looks like exactly what i'm after... i'll see if i can find it locally and test it out.

 

[Nobody]

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+1 on the SRT. I posted this vid to help another guy deciding what to buy.

 

[jakeopolis]

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+1 on the SRT. I posted this vid to help another guy deciding what to buy.

wow NICE video, it almost makes me want to go out and buy it right now without ever having played it

 

[saddubass]

I will prefer Btb.