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The Ibanez Club (Part 4)

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c4lvint1me said:
i'm thinking one of the Ibanez active jazz basses next time when i'm an intermediate. how much is an intermediate bass price range?
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Depends on what you consider "intermediate".

The only "jazz" bass Ibanez makes really is their Grooveline, and that's basically a boutique instrument, definitely out of what I would call the "intermediate" range.

The EDB550 is kind of like an active Jazz bass, and they're a little more in the "intermediate" range, I would say. But they're not in production anymore, so you'll have to look around.
 
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These are good enough for a number yes? My SR300M picked it up used at the localish GC for $200. The other is a GSR205 that i received for christmas last year. (If the attachments don't work, don't hate, its my first real post lol) :cool:
 

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This my second bass in 20 years, an upgrade from a 1992 SR400 bass. What a difference! For a mass produced bass, the sr1200 is a good compromise. The active eq with the active/passive switch and mid switch allows for a wide variety of tone. The single coil pickups are loud and I love the sound. I had concerns about using RS66LA strings .30 .50 .65 .85 (I like a very light action)but the intonation is great and the action with the fast sr4 5 piece neck is wonderful. I am very content with this bass. It was a choice between the SR1200 and the SR4000. The SR1200 won out because I like the wood grain but it was mostly the price. I own a P bass years ago but I have become quite fond of the Ibanez SG basses. Another thing that I like is the weight of the SR1200; light, light,light..no more shoulder pain and low back pain like I had with the Sr400. If you are looking for a good all around bass that can be used for different styles of playing (I play covers), then this is a good choice. If you need the P sound or somethings else, then you might need to consider other basses.
 
#606
This my second bass in 20 years, an upgrade from a 1992 SR400 bass. What a difference! For a mass produced bass, the sr1200 is a good compromise. The active eq with the active/passive switch and mid switch allows for a wide variety of tone. The single coil pickups are loud and I love the sound. I had concerns about using RS66LA strings .30 .50 .65 .85 (I like a very light action)but the intonation is great and the action with the fast sr4 5 piece neck is wonderful. I am very content with this bass. It was a choice between the SR1200 and the SR4000. The SR1200 won out because I like the wood grain but it was mostly the price. I owned a P bass years ago but I have become quite fond of the Ibanez SG basses and their thin, strong, and fast necks Another thing that I like is the weight of the SR1200; light, light,light..no more shoulder pain and low back pain like I had with the Sr400. If you are looking for a good all around bass that can be used for different styles of playing (I play covers), then this is a good choice. If you need the P sound or somethings else, then you might need to consider other basses.
 
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Musiclover said:
This my second bass in 20 years, an upgrade from a 1992 SR400 bass. What a difference! For a mass produced bass, the sr1200 is a good compromise. The active eq with the active/passive switch and mid switch allows for a wide variety of tone. The single coil pickups are loud and I love the sound. I had concerns about using RS66LA strings .30 .50 .65 .85 (I like a very light action)but the intonation is great and the action with the fast sr4 5 piece neck is wonderful. I am very content with this bass. It was a choice between the SR1200 and the SR4000. The SR1200 won out because I like the wood grain but it was mostly the price. I own a P bass years ago but I have become quite fond of the Ibanez SG basses. Another thing that I like is the weight of the SR1200; light, light,light..no more shoulder pain and low back pain like I had with the Sr400. If you are looking for a good all around bass that can be used for different styles of playing (I play covers), then this is a good choice. If you need the P sound or somethings else, then you might need to consider other basses.
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I'd consider an SR1200 if it was cheaper.

My next Ibanez purchase will probably be an SR505, I can get one for under $500 used from GC. But if possible, I'd like to try the one of the SRT models.
 
#609
KingRazor said:
I'd consider an SR1200 if it was cheaper.

My next Ibanez purchase will probably be an SR505, I can get one for under $500 used from GC. But if possible, I'd like to try the one of the SRT models.
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I thought it was overpriced too, until I got one.

Now, I love that thing. I had my doubts at first, but playing it, you really come to appreciate it. I've had the 500 and 505, and as good as they are, the 1200 is better (as you would expect) and to me, worth the price difference.

So if you have the money, I'd really consider the 1200, I highly doubt you'd be disappointed with it, just play it, and hold it, and look at and listen to it, and I really think you'll find it a keeper.
 
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LilloEsquilo said:
I thought it was overpriced too, until I got one.

Now, I love that thing. I had my doubts at first, but playing it, you really come to appreciate it. I've had the 500 and 505, and as good as they are, the 1200 is better (as you would expect) and to me, worth the price difference.

So if you have the money, I'd really consider the 1200, I highly doubt you'd be disappointed with it, just play it, and hold it, and look at and listen to it, and I really think you'll find it a keeper.
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The reason I say I'd buy it if it were cheaper is because I don't make nearly enough to afford a bass that expensive. My absolute limit for basses is about $500.
 
#615
vbchaos said:
Ibanez SR 605! Never played something that nice and beautiful
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I LOVE that woody finish + black hardware.

Don't know why they use gold hardware on some of the Prestige models (and I think on a newer Premium model) when Black looks so much better - just looks attractive without being showy and doesn't take the focus away from the wood.
 
#617
Relayer71 said:
I LOVE that woody finish + black hardware.

Don't know why they use gold hardware on some of the Prestige models (and I think on a newer Premium model) when Black looks so much better - just looks attractive without being showy and doesn't take the focus away from the wood.
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On certain basses, the gold can be a nice touch, but I have to agree that the black looks better. I really dig the black on most models (but to each their own). The bass in the picture has a really nice, clean line, especially with the black hardware. I'm guessing it sounds as good as it looks.
 
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Thanks for the lovely words :) I actually fell in love with my 605 when I first saw him in an online store. I had to wait nearly a year until they actually got this bass in store, so I went their, took it, played for just 5 minutes and bought it.
It really sounds as nice as it looks! I hope it is worth a new number in the club ;)

scottfeldstein said:
How about an SR505? What's the 605 got that it ain't got?
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The natural finish! Also now available in walnut - damn, that also looks great!
 
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