OMG, so excited, NBD, Ibanez SRC6 Crossover...

[ole Jason]

Wow very cool. I'd love to hear some In Flames style clean parts on this.

Maybe I'm wrong but this kind of seems more like a guitar that can do bass sounds whereas the Fender very much feels like a bass that can do guitar sounds (to me, at least). I'd love to try one out.

 

[mjmeche]

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says:

• String Gauge:.024/.034/.044/.056/.072/.084
• factory tuning E,B,G,D,A,E

Is this tuned an octave above regular bass?

NO it is tuned like a bass just with the addition of the B&E

 

[selowitch]

If it were tuned "an octave above a regular bass," it would be ... a guitar.

 

[SirMjac28]

Anyone have any updates I'm interested in this bass.

 

[mjmeche]

The only thing is that the string spacing is close. It took a little getting use too. But that is all I have been playing lately.

 

[bholder]

vmabus... this guitar is tuned like a guitar, but an octave below a guitar's tuning.

So ibby's take on the bass vi type.

 

[selowitch]

So ibby's take on the bass vi type.

That's exactly what it is. I sold mine simply because it wasn't getting the play it deserved, but a good instrument and much lighter than similar offerings from Fender/Squier.

 

[mjmeche]

So ibby's take on the bass vi type.

Without the hassles of the trem bridge etc and other mods recommended online!

 

[danosix]

Without the hassles of the trem bridge etc and other mods recommended online!

Well, the "hassle" of tremolo... that's a matter of opinion - the idea of having a trem is... you have a TREM when you want it!
As for recommended mods - the only require mod is turning the bridge backwards to intonate the low E. That's a minor setup thing - not even really a "mod".
Naturally, if you're ONLY EVER going to do single note lines on it, then the tuning problems of a tremolo are definitely not worth it - but then, you might as well get a "conventional" modern 6 string bass - they are much more adjustable for bass players and the sound will be more consistent.
Not trashing the Ibanez at all - I REALLY like this instrument, if I had a spare $600 - it would be MINE, but that wouldn't make me want to get rid of my Dano or not want a VI.
No different than having a 51 PBass reissue and a Soundgear 4 or 5 - they serve different purposes and moods.

 

[Silly_Monkey]

Just got one 3 months ago. Love it to death but coming from an sr 4 strings.... it sounds too quiet and dint have the the punchy tone. It's more muddy and I hate it. I tried the battery and nothing. Will swap the strings to see if that makes it better. I'm even thinking on preamps and pick up swap .

 

[NoiseNinja]

I have long been wanting a Bass VI type instrument, and when it's finally time for me to invest in one this will most likely be what I get.

 

[Silly_Monkey]

I have long been wanting a Bass VI type instrument, and when it's finally time for me to invest in one this will most likely be what I get.

It's a great instrument you'll love it. I love mine

 

[krovx]

First VI I've played. Super impressed with the bass tone. I was A/Bing with my basses and was shocked how similar they sound.

 

[JRA]

very nice! congrats on your new instrument!