NBD - Ibanez SR1200 Premium!

[Bass Viking]

I just bought this yesterday. I played it a couple of weeks ago and it had been on my mind ever since. It sounds fantastic and plays very easily. Sound-wise it easily holds it's own with my pricier basses. The pickups are Nordstrand big singles and the preamp is a 3 band EQ. It has a really nice wenge/bubinga neck. The body is mahogany with an ovangkol top and a couple of other wood layers (don't know what kind). It balances well on a strap and weighs less than 8 pounds!

Here are the obligatory photos. It's certainly nice to look at.

This is my third Ibanez bass. I previously owned a Musician and an ATK. I've had only good experiences with Ibanez basses.

Here's a brief video with some slap and fingerstyle:



Here's a longer one with only fingerstyle:

 

[basslicks]

I must admit, even though I think Ibanez offers the best bang for your buck on lower-end bass guitars I've never been particularly attracted to their upper-mid/upper tier basses for whatever reason. However, that thing is SEXY! I would have never guessed it weighs less than 8 pounds, it looks like it weighs as much as a tree! (which is awesome).

 

[Bass Viking]

I would have never guessed it weighs less than 8 pounds, it looks like it weighs as much as a tree! (which is awesome).

The body and neck are fairly thin and the headstock is compact, resulting in a lighter instrument. I'm looking forward to being less tired when playing standing up.

I was going to buy the bass hanging on the wall but the salesperson brought out a brand new unboxed one for me to compare. I wound up buying the unboxed because the notes seemed to sustain a bit longer in the usual dead spot area of the G string, compared to the off the rack bass.

 

[Soonerbldr]

I love the multi layered wood with the banding. Gorgeous bass I even like the gold hardware.

 

[Bass Viking]

I love the multi layered wood with the banding. Gorgeous bass I even like the gold hardware.

Thanks! I like that it uses some of the same woods as Warwick.

 

[ZenG]

Dang, I'm liking the bridge setup they used on that !!!!! Individual pieces??

Beautiful looking bass btw.....

 

[JIO]

Very nice - I owned a SR505 and found it to be a nearly perfect 5'r. In general Ibanez makes well designed quality basses. Nordstrand pu's a big +

 

[Ikkir]

I recently got a SR1205 and it's a fantastic bass!

Congrats.

 

[Raw N Low]

Gorgeous bass! SR's should be priced higher but, for my sake I'm happy there not.

 

[Crusher47]

Very nice!! Congrats!

 

[wintremute]

Very, VERY nice!

 

[Achille]

Congrats! I have owned several Ibanez through the years, currently I have a SR 1305 pmol. They are light, ergonomically advanced, necks are fast, not too expensive and looks are great! What ask more?

 

[Dragonback13]

Nice score. I also recently picked up SR1200. The neck is fantastic and the bass is amazingly lightweight. I am loving it so far.

The pictures show a thumbrest but it is just a stick on and I haven't decided if I like it yet or not.

 

[walldaja]

Beautiful bass. Understated yet classy. Nice sound too.

 

[BrentSimons]

Nice!
Brent

 

[Bass Viking]

SR's should be priced higher

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... Cool it man!

 

[gidbass]

Not for me, but a kick-a$$ axe none the less!

Good Luck!

 

[bongostealth]

Nice! Congratulations!! Beats playing a Fender!! ...and let the lynching begin! (Ha Ha Ha - evil laugh)

 

[kesslari]

Beauty. Score! Enjoy.

 

[SirMjac28]

Congrats they pack so much into these basses it's unreal.