Ibanez SRX 550s...anyone own one? Questions

[Sijjvra]

I found one of these -new- on sale up here for 269.00 (yeah, I'm poor and broke, so I'm always buying budget basses) . MF and a few other sites have them listed for 500 bucks. I played around on it and it felt really good, sounded really good, looked very solid construction-wise. I'm thinking of going Monday morning and grabbing it before someone else does, but... you know... I want some input in case anyone has had or heard something nasty lurking within these basses. Just doing research.

So has anyone played, owned, or heard much about these?

 

[5string5fingers]

Ive got the SRX650 and its an amazing bass. I say jump on that,since thats what I got mine used

 

[Sijjvra]

That was my initial instinct, and I'm getting more and more antsy by the minute...because I have to wait until Monday morning to go get it. I've been finding a few reviews here and there online that are pretty positive, plus it's got a Koa-top which is just a bonus. So pretty.

 

[5string5fingers]

Nice on the koa. I love mine,natural finish on a beautiful swamp ash body with white binding around the neck and body.

 

[Sijjvra]

/bump

Hoping to get at least a little more input. I'm pretty much sold on this bass, but I certainly wouldn't be against hearing some more opinions if anyone has tried these.

 

[5string5fingers]

I think the only two complaints most people have about these basses is 1 the preamp,some people think the pre amps are a weak point in the bass. If you do buy it and use the pre amp,use it in modesty only a little boost and little cut. If you crank it full on,the treble is too harsh,and the bass is a little too muddy. But if used in modest it's nice. 2 some people complain that the bass is a little too aggressive sounding and can get a smoother articulate sound. But really,its not the bass's fault,it was geared towards metal and heavy rock players who needed something heavy and cut through. Personally I dont have a hard time getting a more mellow tone.

 

[Sijjvra]

Hm, well I'm not too worried about the pre-amp being weak, I can always tweak it back if needed.

As for aggressive tone.. I'm in a doom/death metal band. I need aggressive, so I suppose that works to my advantage.

 

[euronymous]

I just paid $450 for a used one w/ a hard shell...bad gas=empty wallet...I love the bass though

 

[lug]

I have the older SRX505 which is very similar. The SRX550 is a great bass esp at that price. It also has the better bridge than the cheaper SRXs.

 

[scHism]

I have owned an SRX350 (sold it bec. of financial emergency, wish could have it back) the 550's have a better bridge, p-ups are up your a$$ agressive. Go get it man!