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Ibanez
- Thread starter -Saosin-
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-Saosin- said:
Some people like them, some people hate them. I own a GSR200L and like it but will be selling it soon to upgrade. Nothing wrong with it, just looking for more flexibility from a better bass...
As far as your "thinking of getting one" comment, it would help if you were a little more specific on which model you're considering
-J
I went to guitar center and was about to buy one (which i know see as foolish. I did no price checks online! And i still havnt). Its used and was the assistant managers a few years back. Its 200 dollars and they say new goes for 400. But they're sending it for repairs before i can buy it. But the problem is i forget what model it is.... But im going to sam ash tommorow. 
(Im full of indecision.)
(Im full of indecision.)
I own an edb600 (the ergodyne model).
I think that its pretty good for the price. The neck is pretty thin, it has good balance, great action (but not toooo great), and you can get a decent sound out of it. I would say that its not too versatile when it comes to sound production, but thats not too much of a problem for me (I get the sound I want out).
It is heavy, and I think that the bridge can use some design work (I get some vibration on surrounding strings when I pluck one, but not too much).
Ive heard a lot of good things about Ibanez basses, and I especially respect their efforts to bring exotic woods to the consumer market.
I think that its pretty good for the price. The neck is pretty thin, it has good balance, great action (but not toooo great), and you can get a decent sound out of it. I would say that its not too versatile when it comes to sound production, but thats not too much of a problem for me (I get the sound I want out).
It is heavy, and I think that the bridge can use some design work (I get some vibration on surrounding strings when I pluck one, but not too much).
Ive heard a lot of good things about Ibanez basses, and I especially respect their efforts to bring exotic woods to the consumer market.
Yeah, Ibanez basses are basically the best basses on the consumer market. I too have a bass from the Ergodyne series, an EDC705. I'd have to say this is an excellent bass. The luthite it is made of is surprisingly resonant and the bass is ergodynamic and very comfortable to play (ie, "Ergo"dyne)
The bass has an active preamp which features 3 band EQ with variable mid range. With the mid range and a 7 band graphic eq I can basically get any tone I want out of the bass. The bass is also really durable and it has a really nice thick finish. Yeah, Ibanez basses have the best value of any bass openly availiable in stores.
The bass has an active preamp which features 3 band EQ with variable mid range. With the mid range and a 7 band graphic eq I can basically get any tone I want out of the bass. The bass is also really durable and it has a really nice thick finish. Yeah, Ibanez basses have the best value of any bass openly availiable in stores.
best bass you can get for the $... a true pro instrument once you get above the $4-500 price range!
I've played an SR496 for the past three years every weekend and have no complaints about it. The tone is full, warm and focused. The sound is better than some of my other basses wich cost a lot more. Some of the new 500 series are now equipped with Bartolini pickups. For the price, Ibanez is a very good buy.
Ive got the EDA905, they are damned comfy basses! and really good too, the only thing i hated with mine was the crap action, but i got someone to set the action for me, and it made a huge difference, Ibanez seem to have a pretty poor straight out of factory actionDream Works said:
Luthite is a fancy word for plastic, but most man made polymeres are just plastics, it really is surprisingly resonant tho!
