questions about the ibanez SRFF806

[T.Rex]

How much does the SRFF806 waigh and is there any complaints you guys have about the bass?

 

[DiabolusInMusic]

No clue on actual weight, the one I tried wasn't very heavy. The fan doesn't actually improve the tone of the B string, you get the same wolftones you get with parallel fret basses, but it was otherwise a fine bass if you're into the SR line. I am personally not a big SR fan.

 

[T.Rex]

So does the fanned frets improve much of the tone over all?

 

[DiabolusInMusic]

So does the fanned frets improve much of the tone over all?

The individual string tension may be more balanced but I found it to be mostly for the aesthetics. If the end goal is balanced strings I'd just get a balanced set for my parallel fret bass. The real benefit of a fan, in my books, is the clarity of the B string as you fret up the neck.

 

[Aidil]

My SRFF806-BKS is 3.8 Kg. The 23rd fret needs to be leveled for super low action setting, but that's no major complaints. Cause a trip to luthier friend can easily takes care of it.

 

[Bobster]

My SRFF805 has very good string tension, including on the B. The B length is 35.5" and it's a very nice tight B. Not floppy at all. The bass has a very good tone and I'm quite satisfied with it.

DiabolusInMusic is referring to a "wolf tone" Wolf tone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia And I haven't had any particular issues in terms of this bass.

All the best,

Bob