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Sire vs Ibanez for beginner

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Apsajt, Jun 10, 2019.

  1. Jun 10, 2019 #1
    Apsajt

    Apsajt

    Jun 10, 2019
    Hy,
    I'm a father of a 16 years old boy, who recently decided to start to play bass guitar. He's playing guitar for some time in a school band, and he seems to be quite smart in this.
    My son suggested me two guitars from which to choose one, the would like to purchase, in about the similar price range of 300 Euro.
    One is: Sire Marcus Miller V3, 2nd Gen. and the other is Ibanez SR300E.
    If you were me, which one would you choose? Or do you have any other recommendation?
    I'd appreciate all comments, many thanks!
    (sorry for my English, it's not my first language)
     
  2. Jun 10, 2019 #2
    bholder

    bholder Affable Sociopath Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Sep 2, 2001
    Vestal, NY
    Received a gift from Sire* (see sig)
    Tough choice, both are good values. I'm sure others will suggest additional choices. (Not necessarily making the job of choosing any easier.) ;) Good luck!
     
  3. Jun 10, 2019 #3
    Sparky Mark

    Sparky Mark

    May 8, 2008
    United Kingdom
    Ibanez SR basses are the most ergonomically designed and comfortable basses I have owned. The necks are slim, the bodies beautifully contoured and lightweight. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one for a beginner.
     
  4. Jul 10, 2019 #4
    CAILLOUX

    CAILLOUX

    May 19, 2019
    La Sire V3 est plus complète et évolutive.
     
  5. Jul 10, 2019 #5
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    I would favor the Sire, but Ibanez basses are fine.
     
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  6. Jul 10, 2019 #6
    Apsajt

    Apsajt

    Jun 10, 2019
    Thank you for all comments, we recently managed to buy a second-hand Sire V7 for a good bargain-price of a new V3, and we are quite happy with it.
     
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  7. Jul 10, 2019 #7
    sharkbait130

    sharkbait130

    Feb 17, 2013
    hagerstown md
    Pretty much what Cheese said. Gatorbaits (my son) first bass was an Ibanez. He played that one for about 4 years. Then He picked up a Sire. The Ibby has been sitting in the basement ever since. You can't go wrong with either one but I think my personal preference would also be the Sire.