NBD - Pretty, and surprisingly good Ibanez.

[datasmog]

I had no real need for anything other than my old Jazz, but this just looked so nice on Facebook Marketplace I couldn’t resist going for a look. I played it and I bought it.
It is totally unmarked.
I put some TI Jazz flats on it to replace the rounds, tweaked the truss rod to put a tiny bit of relief into the neck and lowered the action to within a gnats whisker of the frets. Correctly set the intonation, and Got no fret buzz or rattles.
It plays beautifully and sounds amazing for what is really a not very expensive bass. And the build quality really puts my old Fender to shame.
I shall use this quite a bit I think.

 

[bholder]

Cool, nice bass. I didn't realize there were any neck-through Soundgears, thought they were all bolt-on.

 

[fourstringbliss]

The SR900 is a really well made, great playing bass with sub par pickups and preamp. Toss some real Bartolinis in their MK size and a different preamp and you've got a winner!

Bartolini MK4S 4-String SINGULARITY MK Soapbar Pickup Set - Best Bass Gear

Bartolini MK4CBC 4-String MK Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Pickup Set - Best Bass Gear

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[getbent]

I've been playing a Fender Jazz for 30+ years, but picked up a fretless Ibanez SR370 a few years ago and they're just super nice instruments. Not expensive, lightweight and well balanced, easy playing bolt-on neck, solid construction, variable and useful tone, what's not to like? (unfortunately I didn't cotton to fretless like I hoped, so it's getting listed ASAP so I can buy a P)

 

[ruju]

I had no real need for anything other than my old Jazz, but this just looked so nice on Facebook Marketplace I couldn’t resist going for a look. I played it and I bought it.
It is totally unmarked.
I put some TI Jazz flats on it to replace the rounds, tweaked the truss rod to put a tiny bit of relief into the neck and lowered the action to within a gnats whisker of the frets. Correctly set the intonation, and Got no fret buzz or rattles.
It plays beautifully and sounds amazing for what is really a not very expensive bass. And the build quality really puts my old Fender to shame.
I shall use this quite a bit I think.

Damn...I had an sr900 in flames maple too.. I still kick myself for selling it years ago .

 

[datasmog]

The SR900 is a really well made, great playing bass with sub par pickups and preamp. Toss some real Bartolinis in their MK size and a different preamp and you've got a winner!

Bartolini MK4S 4-String SINGULARITY MK Soapbar Pickup Set - Best Bass Gear

Bartolini MK4CBC 4-String MK Soapbar Classic Bass Dual Coil Pickup Set - Best Bass Gear

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I saw comments like this about the bass before I bought it and took the view that if it was that bad it was fixable.
After new good quality flats, most reviews were using rounds, and a good setup it plays and sounds very nice to me. I’ve just used it on a recording project and the result is totally acceptable without any pre or post production buggering about.
Playing live, whenever that happens, amp settings and a Sansamp will knock it into shape if needed.

 

[JRA]

looks like a substantial ax, OP! and it looks good, too --- and if it plays good and sounds good = you're the big winner! congratulations on your new instrument!

 

[hypercarrots]

Cool, nice bass. I didn't realize there were any neck-through Soundgears, thought they were all bolt-on.

there are a lot of neck through soundgears.
Here’s a list of all the 4 string 34” scale fretted neck through soundgear models that I know of

1988-1989 SR2000E
1988-1989 SR2040E

1988-1991 SR924
1988 SR924PD
1988-1989 SR924QM
1991-1992 SR924S

1992-1994,1996 SR2000

1994-1997 SR1200

2004-2007 SR900
2004-2007 SR900FM

2005-2008 SR1000EFM
2005 SR1000EZW
2006 SR1000EBG
2007 SR1000EWN

2008 SR950EFM

2010-2011 SRT670
2010-2011 SRT800DX
2010 SRT900DX
2012 SRT700DX

2012-2013 SR500T

2015-2016 SR1400TE

SR990EPB

i left SRX models out
Anyone else think Ibanez should change their SR body?

 

[psyline]

I had no real need for anything other than my old Jazz, but this just looked so nice on Facebook Marketplace I couldn’t resist going for a look. I played it and I bought it.
It is totally unmarked.
I put some TI Jazz flats on it to replace the rounds, tweaked the truss rod to put a tiny bit of relief into the neck and lowered the action to within a gnats whisker of the frets. Correctly set the intonation, and Got no fret buzz or rattles.
It plays beautifully and sounds amazing for what is really a not very expensive bass. And the build quality really puts my old Fender to shame.
I shall use this quite a bit I think.

I love all my Ibanez basses. Currently sporting three different models. All stunning players. The 500 and 700 series with Bartolini’s are off the hook. My Pbass is phenomenal, but these really are exceptional for the price point. Nice post.

 

[Manuel Bass]

Have this since January sr675 and I’m absolutely happy with it sound and play like a dream for 724 bucks

 

[Gwyn ap Nudd]

I've been playing a Fender Jazz for 30+ years, but picked up a fretless Ibanez SR370 a few years ago and they're just super nice instruments. Not expensive, lightweight and well balanced, easy playing bolt-on neck, solid construction, variable and useful tone, what's not to like? (unfortunately I didn't cotton to fretless like I hoped, so it's getting listed ASAP so I can buy a P)View attachment 4225945

Still my favorite out of all the basses I own.

 

[Don Dreibelbies]

I had no real need for anything other than my old Jazz, but this just looked so nice on Facebook Marketplace I couldn’t resist going for a look. I played it and I bought it.
It is totally unmarked.
I put some TI Jazz flats on it to replace the rounds, tweaked the truss rod to put a tiny bit of relief into the neck and lowered the action to within a gnats whisker of the frets. Correctly set the intonation, and Got no fret buzz or rattles.
It plays beautifully and sounds amazing for what is really a not very expensive bass. And the build quality really puts my old Fender to shame.
I shall use this quite a bit I think.

If it plays as well as it looks, you've got a winner!!!

 

[Artwerk Orange]

I would love to see how you got the action so low. I am currently struggling with the rapidly changing humidity in FL. All my stringed instruments are being wonky right now.

 

[Whitebeard]

"I had no real need for it, but this just looked so nice on ebay I couldn’t resist buying it. Kept it for a couple years and sold it on ebay. Spector USA Custom NSJH5FM - Solid one piece maple body.

 

[massXvelocity]

Everyone should have at least one Ibanez.
1991 FujiGen 885 LE

 

[Lesfunk]

IIRC, the neck through soundgear basses had a more substantial neck profile also, not the well known pencil thin shape

 

[Mcr Red]

Still my favorite out of all the basses I own.
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Tis a thing of beauty, that. Which model is it?
I've decided my next, and last, bass will be a fretless and probably ibanez

 

[Gwyn ap Nudd]

Tis a thing of beauty, that. Which model is it?
I've decided my next, and last, bass will be a fretless and probably ibanez

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