I played an sr 300 at guitar center and i was blown away by the thin neck and the slap tone. I was wondering if there is any way the lower line sr's (300-400) could play passive, or if any of the higher modles(500 +) could play passive either, or if your battery dies are you just up S*** creek without a paddle?
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question on ibanez SR basses
- Thread starter zeppelinbass95
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none of them have an active passive switch that I'm aware of. But what you could do,is buy one,and have it wired up passive. I did this with my SRX650 and the tone is fanastic.
Or just be smart,and always bring a couple extra batteries with you on a gig.
Or just be smart,and always bring a couple extra batteries with you on a gig.
I have an SR500 and aside from the original battery that I changed when I was fearful it would poop out in a gig, I have not had to change it again in almost 2 years now.
Sure - carry a spare battery - but carrying TWO batteries is kinda silly I think.
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Sure - carry a spare battery - but carrying TWO batteries is kinda silly I think.
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I had an SR800 for years. IIRC, the battery dies you are out of luck, but they last a long time (months!) if you make sure to unplug the bass when you arent using it. I always kept a couple of spare batteries in my little tool box with all the other spare stuff I needed.
I haven't changed the batteries in my Ibanez SR in YEARS. The only time I even remember the battery is when I read various threads, such as this one.
I play my SR505 10-12 hours a week and change the battery about every six months, just because I don't want to take a chance. Just be sure to unplug from the instrument when you aren't using it.
Only the most expensive Ibanez bases have a passive/active switch.
If you're worried about the battery dying on you during a gig, I suggest you either put in a new one before each gig or buy one of those small battery testers (not sure of the cost) and use it right before you start the gig.
Taking along a spare battery on a gig is a must. Taking 2 is not a bad idea becuase there are rare instances where a new battery is defective (Not a problem though if you have a battery tester.)
If you're worried about the battery dying on you during a gig, I suggest you either put in a new one before each gig or buy one of those small battery testers (not sure of the cost) and use it right before you start the gig.
Taking along a spare battery on a gig is a must. Taking 2 is not a bad idea becuase there are rare instances where a new battery is defective (Not a problem though if you have a battery tester.)
No active passive switch. But batteries easilly last 3 months or more. Sure have a spare battery in gigbag or case. The SR300 is my fave Ibanez bass.
I bought an '87 SR800 in April of last year. I played it a bit, then cleaned it up, and changed the strings. Then I went to replace the battery, and what I found in the compartment was a Duracell with an expiration date of June 2004, and the bass still worked. Soundgear preamps definitely don't use much juice.
