NBD-Ibanez SR750-NTF

[Nobis17]

I've always loved the SR series. For a modern bass they are about as good as they come

 

[scottfeldstein]

I don't think I have ever picked up an Ibanez bass and not liked it. I've had two Soundgears and they both played like a dream and were light as feathers.

 

[juggahnaught]

Congrats on the purchase! I own this bass also and it's a pretty awesome piece of equipment. The Nords sound great and I've always liked the sheen that the preamp puts into the core sound. It sounds good passive as well.

I've also got the six-string version - the SR756NTF, which I use more often (I don't really play the four-string).

 

[Snert]

I love SRs and that is a clean looking 4. I'd find it hard to think of a gig where that bass wouldn't look appropriate, except maybe a tribute band where you're trying to recreate an specific aesthetic.

 

[bignote]

Was looking at the very same bass - ergnomically it is hard to finder a better bass than an ibanez. How do you like the preamp in it?

The preamp is very dynamic! A wide range of tones at your fingertips. I like to very much.

 

[bignote]

It looks very nice How do you find it's tone in comparison with a Jazz Bass? Recently I bought a SR1205 with Nordstrand Big Singles hoping it will sound more or less like a Jazz Bass, but it doesn't.

The bridge pickup gets the jazz bass vibe done right.

 

[dbsfgyd1]

Well, I am getting older and the last couple of gigs I have played seemed like a very physical endeavor. I love my Jazz Bass but my shoulder doesn't. I have owned Ibanez basses in the past so I thought I might take a stroll downtown to my local store here on Okinawa. With the exchange rate being very favorable I found this one and it came home with me. Loving it so far.
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Very nice. Congrats.

Okinawa is beautiful. My son was stationed there and we had a chance to visit. Got a tour of the mainland as well.

 

[pbass74]

Well, I am getting older and the last couple of gigs I have played seemed like a very physical endeavor. I love my Jazz Bass but my shoulder doesn't. I have owned Ibanez basses in the past so I thought I might take a stroll downtown to my local store here on Okinawa. With the exchange rate being very favorable I found this one and it came home with me. Loving it so far.
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I have one which I bought just before they were discontinued. It's a great bass, easy to play and an amazing variety of tones. Was it brand new? If so, it must've been in the store for a looooonnnnng time. I love mine!

 

[bignote]

I have one which I bought just before they were discontinued. It's a great bass, easy to play and an amazing variety of tones. Was it brand new? If so, it must've been in the store for a looooonnnnng time. I love mine!

Yes, Brand new.

 

[Snert]

Yes, Brand new.

So that would make it what year?

 

[bignote]

Not sure. But I agree, it was in the store for a long time.

 

[Snert]

Not sure.

The first 2 digits of the SN will tell you.

 

[Fattfingerz]

Well, I am getting older and the last couple of gigs I have played seemed like a very physical endeavor. I love my Jazz Bass but my shoulder doesn't. I have owned Ibanez basses in the past so I thought I might take a stroll downtown to my local store here on Okinawa. With the exchange rate being very favorable I found this one and it came home with me. Loving it so far.
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I've just bought this exact same bass for the exact same reason. Got mine from a private sale – in fact I was looking for an Ibanez SR in general and this came up. I love it too - with a little set up it plays beautifully. Only thing I notice is if you play it unamplified, you don't get much sound, where as the jazz has a nice tone even if not plugged in. So I'll see how it sounds at next band practice (and next gig). Have you gigged with yours yet? Cheers, FF

 

[Zooberwerx]

I've just bought this exact same bass for the exact same reason. Got mine from a private sale – in fact I was looking for an Ibanez SR in general and this came up. I love it too - with a little set up it plays beautifully. Only thing I notice is if you play it unamplified, you don't get much sound, where as the jazz has a nice tone even if not plugged in. So I'll see how it sounds at next band practice (and next gig). Have you gigged with yours yet? Cheers, FF

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Post a pic or two! The "700" series is one of my favorites although they did switch-out the platform a few years back (...mine has 2 MK1 soapbars). I see these only rarely in the classifieds.

Lack of unamplified volume? Could be for any number of reasons including string install & set-up. Then again, Fender is maple & alder / ash...Ibanez mixes it up a bit in that department.

Riis