Should I get a used 5 string Jazz bass or Ibanez SR506?

[timeitcorrectly]

I am on my two final decisions and I was wondering if anybody had experience with either or both of these basses? So can a couple people help me and list the pros and cons of a 5 string Mexican jazz bass and the Ibanez SR506? Much appreciated!

 

[Gorn]

Aside from being five string basses they have nothing else in common. Different feels and sounds. Each has its pros and cons based on preference. For me, I don't like Ibanez necks or looks or active electronics. But those are all pros for lots or people.

 

[timeitcorrectly]

Aside from being five string basses they have nothing else in common. Different feels and sounds. Each has its pros and cons based on preference. For me, I don't like Ibanez necks or looks or active electronics. But those are all pros for lots or people.

So, should I play them both and decide on which one I like more if possible?

 

[ruju]

I can recommend an Ibanez SR305e. It comes with the power span pickups and the option to coil tap the pickups for a single coil sound, or humbucker sound. This would give you both sounds you are looking for, and at a couple hundred dollars less.

 

[joel406]

Play them.

Let your heart decide.

 

[Gorn]

So, should I play them both and decide on which one I like more if possible?

Yup.

 

[timeitcorrectly]

Yup.

Alright, thank you.

 

[GreyBeard]

First of all, the SR506 is a 6 string and not a 5 string so, that might be a big CON. I think you want a SR505. These basses are apples and oranges. About the only thing they have in common is that they both have 5 strings and they are a bass guitar. The Fender has a wider neck and wider string spacing than the Ibanez. The Ibanez has a much more active full range hi-fi tone where the Fender has a traditional old school jazz bass tone.

 

[phillybass101]

The question is which should you get first? You're talking an apple and an orange. Or should I say apple or orange.