I am going to return my srx 590 I just recently purchased. The reason why I got this bass was because it felt very similar to my old bass and had a good slap tone. But for some reason it makes every single amp sound like its distorted and when I bought it I was playing at a low volume. So far I played it through A mesa boggie half stck, a gk backline 210 combo amp, a peavey tnt 115 and a roland db 500 all the same when u play it at around half volume it sounds distorted, then when I plug my other bass into it it sounds fine, I gotta take this back today being that its 30 days tom.
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Returning my bass
- Thread starter ibanezshredder
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What do u guys suggest I should venture to get, being that all I could get is store credit when I return it. Another Ibanez or should I give good old fender a try???
- Dec 5, 2002
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By the sounds of it you like a passive bass tone more. I'm not that familiar with ibanez so I don't know about that model, but you might like fender if you like that passive tone. I say play everything you can get your hands on, and through your amp, and if thats not possible then through the closest rig you can find in the store.
- Feb 24, 2004
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I look pretty closely at string-spacing, number of strings, workmanship in the fretwork, type of wood in the body, and pickups.
I believe you've got humbuckers in what you're returning, but are considering going with Fender (P or J pickup(s)).
It depends on what your choices are: cost and brands. Personally, I like Fenders, but watch for:
Not so many stores carry them, but the G&L Tribute L2000 or L2500 is a *great* value, at about $600. G&L was Leo Fender's "last" company before he died. The Tributes have "big honkin'" humbuckers like your SRX, though - you may find that they "distort".
Personally, I like the "thinner" sounding Fender pickups (single-coil Jazz to be precise).
I believe you've got humbuckers in what you're returning, but are considering going with Fender (P or J pickup(s)).
It depends on what your choices are: cost and brands. Personally, I like Fenders, but watch for:
- Huge neck-pockets, where the body meets the neck.
- Bad necks/fretwork.
Not so many stores carry them, but the G&L Tribute L2000 or L2500 is a *great* value, at about $600. G&L was Leo Fender's "last" company before he died. The Tributes have "big honkin'" humbuckers like your SRX, though - you may find that they "distort".
Personally, I like the "thinner" sounding Fender pickups (single-coil Jazz to be precise).
I've own both fender jazz and G&L tribute.
Both different sounding, jazz is more warmer and smooth sounding and the G&L is much more aggressive. I like both tho.
Both different sounding, jazz is more warmer and smooth sounding and the G&L is much more aggressive. I like both tho.
Yea the ibanez has active humbuckers, and this thing sounds good at lower volumes but once u crank it up it realy sounds nasty.
DID YOU TRY A NEW BATTERY? Distortion in an active bass is typical as the battery is dying.
- Dec 5, 2002
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Were you plugging into the active input on these amps? The preamp may be too strong - try the active input or pad switch.
Just another possibility of why it sounds bad and you should investigate before sending back.
Also, check the battery
Also, adjust the pickups, they may be too close.
Just another possibility of why it sounds bad and you should investigate before sending back.
Also, check the battery
Also, adjust the pickups, they may be too close.
- Feb 24, 2004
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If you really want to irritate these guys, ask if maybe it could be the pickup height, or if maybe the battery could be getting low and causing this sound.....!!!!
Hmmm... don't know if this has been suggested yet:
Have you checked the battery? Also, are you plugged into the active jack on your amp? Is the pad button pushed in? What about pickup height?
If I had to make a guess without any additional info, I would say it must be the bass. Better return it.
Have you checked the battery? Also, are you plugged into the active jack on your amp? Is the pad button pushed in? What about pickup height?
If I had to make a guess without any additional info, I would say it must be the bass. Better return it.
I seem to remember another thread where someone had a similar problem.
I think that they may or may not have fixed the problem by replacing the battery.
Either way, a new battery is always nice to have especially if you are planning on returning your bass.
You can always say, "Well I put a new battery in it so you guys know you are getting a great deal."
I think that they may or may not have fixed the problem by replacing the battery.
Either way, a new battery is always nice to have especially if you are planning on returning your bass.
You can always say, "Well I put a new battery in it so you guys know you are getting a great deal."
I have a very similar bass, the SRX505 and it doesn't have this problem. I know this is going out on a limb, but have you tried a new battery or perhaps even checking the pickup height? 
edit: also, I hardly ever get much above the middle detents on the bass and treble controls, it has an insane amount of boost. If you are diming these like a passive bass, try rolling them back to somewhere in the middle.
edit: also, I hardly ever get much above the middle detents on the bass and treble controls, it has an insane amount of boost. If you are diming these like a passive bass, try rolling them back to somewhere in the middle.
