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Tell me how you like your Ibanez

#21
I no longer own any more Ibanez basses (I'm currently in a Peavey phase right now, hehe) but for about 5 years they were my main bass. I've owned from as lower-end as the SRX300 to the mid-ranged SR505 and early '90s model SR406 and SR506. I'm not too keen on the later model SR series basses as a matter of personal taste, but they are very solidly built and fairly consistent in construction quality. I'd give the 1987-2003 era Soundgears 9 out of 10 and the newer ones an 8 or 8.5, so you're getting a great bass regardless.
 
#23
SR885.

The electronics were shot when I bought it so I dropped Basslines pickups and a new 2 band EQ. After a few years I realized the neck was too thin so I sold it. I will not buy another Ibanez bass for that reason.
 
#24
In anticpation for leaving for the navy, I thinned the herd from eight basses to two. The ones I kept are both Ibanez; an SRX700 and an eary 90's SR880. I think they are fantastic. Great tone variety and super-fast necks on both. The maple board on the model you posted looks great, I'll have to watch for these when they start turning up in the used sales on TB / Craigslist.
 
#27
I have had a couple, I have a srx700 at the moment, its a back-up for my boutique bass, its as close as I can get feel/ sound wise in a production bass. That sould tell you somthing. That said I will be giging it tonight and tomorrow night. I love the necks but it will be a radical change for you from a fender, the reason I dont like fenders is the neck profile, get some playing time on a ibanez before you buy. Hope this helps.
 
#28
I have an ATK 305 which is a nice, unique, and very well built bass, and a BTB 555 which is an absolutely AWSOME bass and my favorite player by far. The BTB's are incredible basses for the money. You can often find some nice ones used for around $300 or even less if your lucky. The necks are huge but I have actually found myself really liking how it feels. It grows on you.
 
#31
The electronics in my Ibanez had been shot after 2 months of regular playing, and the frets had worn down immensely by that point. So now it's fretless and waiting for new electronics and everything else. Ibanez parts are crap and I will never buy one again.
 
#32
Stilettoprefer said:
The electronics in my Ibanez had been shot after 2 months of regular playing, and the frets had worn down immensely by that point. So now it's fretless and waiting for new electronics and everything else. Ibanez parts are crap and I will never buy one again.
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I've had one for two years and the frets are fine. The electronics don't have any problems either. Think you got a lemon there.
 
#34
Of the current Ibanez production basses, I dig the ATK, the Jetking and the Artcores. I've never really met any other Ibanez I like in recent years. The SR's and the BTB's leave me cold.

The older ones though...... Oh baby. If you're willing to dig a little and buy used you can find some pretty sweet rides. Most of them were copies of similar Gibsons and Fenders, but some of them were pretty unique. Like this:

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Never mind the one on the right. ;)
 
#35
I wish Ibanez used the font in their old logo

Anywho, I've owned 4 Ibby's... the only basses I've ever had. I fell in LOVE with them all. I've had a GSR 190, BTB305, SR 645, and K5 (Fieldy's sig). I prefer an SR model and I would suggest you get something above the 400 level. 500 and above is your best bet as they have much better woods and electronics. Also, buy used. Ibby's have a low re-sale value so take advantage of that and hit eBay for some great deals. Also, try to find an Ibby with EMG or Bart pickups in it as these are usually considered much better than Ibanez type of pickups (usually the DX, ADX, DX5, and ADX5... I like my ADX5 pickups though).

Get an Ibby. You will NOT regret it. And your back will thank you dearly

EDIT: when buying 10 year old Ibby's, you want to get 700 and above as these are the basses with good quality woods USUALLY. For recent years (say the past 3-5 years), 500 and above.
 
#40
I have an ATK700 and I absolutely love it. Soundgears, however, could be my least favorite line of basses ever made. I really don't like the neck- every Soundgear neck I've tried was either too slick, too thin, or both.
 

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