I use TI flats on my SR756. I love them! They are very expensive, but well worth the investment. IMHO
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I use TI flats on my SR756. I love them! They are very expensive, but well worth the investment. IMHO
SaWeet bass! Congrats!Love P/J pickups
Thanks! I'm loving it so far
And yes...the P/J pickups are great
+100%!!!!You've done a great job! A big applause is in order!
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Then build the SR with a slimmer ATK type of headstock+1
Not to forget that the design / shape of the SR headstock is something you just don't want to see with those ATK tuning pegs
I think it'd look cool. I have TI flats on my SR375F, they are the BEST flats I've ever used. They're nickel with an alloy, very flexible and will last a lifetime, so I'm told by other users of them. They're costly, $80.00, Thomastik JF345 Flatwound 5-String Jazz Bass Strings
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I've tried Rotosounds flats, DAddario chrome flats(Too bright for me), GHS Black nylon tape wounds and my longtime favorites are GHS Precision Stainless Steel flats which I still have on my Spector Coda 5XL Jazz bass, they're are so silky smooth to touch(Oooooh Mama) full sounding, smooth, but you can still dial in dirty growl if you want, ice never had to replace a set, but the tension is high unless you go with the light set. My money is on the TI strings, they're worth the extra dough! I really like the tone of nickels plus their flexibility. As soon as I can I'll be buying another set for my Coda Jazz bass.
Exactly
All new basses I get come with round wounds, squeaky strings, takes a different fingering technique but besides that, they don't last as long and they eat up your frets and fingerboard a lot faster than flats. I'll play around with the rounds for 20-30 minutes, just to make sure I'm not missing something on the new bass, then OFF they go, flats on and then I get that nice feeling that says,"Oh yeah baby, this is what it's all about." Anymore, When I custom order a bass, I send the strings to the build shop that I want setup on it, Flats, and then it's ready to roll when I get it. But as others will say I'm sure, it depends on what genre' you're playing for which strings you use. That is one thing I can say about the SR tuners are super smooth but the turn ratio could be better, IMHO. That's really my only dislike for them, not the style.
+1,000,000,000!!!
Won't go wrong with those either.
Have you all ordered your strings from Bass strings online? If not, you should seriously look at them. The owner is a TBr and if you mention that you're also a member on TB you get the V.I.P. discount. They will beat anyone's string prices if you find a set cheaper. Plus they sell cables, gig bags, amps, cabs, picks etc... They're out of CA. but I get my strings delivered in Northern MI in just 2 days. You can buy singles or custom sets as well. Just a thought to save $$$. I'm in no way associated or have a financial interest with BSO.
Anyone here play any of the grooveline models? G104, G105, G106?
They're different looking but yet curious.
Checkout the new SR Potamento! Love it's tone!!!
The new Iron Label 8 string is amazing too! Great videos! Here's the link, http://www.ibanez.co.jp/usa/news/videos/index.html
They're different looking but yet curious.
Checkout the new SR Potamento! Love it's tone!!!
The new Iron Label 8 string is amazing too! Great videos! Here's the link, http://www.ibanez.co.jp/usa/news/videos/index.html
I got an Ibanez ABG for Xmas, 4 string black bass that plays and sounds way better than the $200 new price tag. That is a cool toy and convenient for learning songs at my computer. With my cover band I've found myself playing 5ers and so I wanted to get a good bar bass.
With that in mind I checked out 5ers in the price range I was willing to pay and found myself liking Ibanez basses leaving me with finding one with the options I wanted. I like laminate necks and wenge, and am partial to mahogany bodies. With that I located a used SR495 on the GC website, but I wasn't blown away by the sound. No worries, I have a defunct Tobias 5er project with new EMGs (40DC and 40P5) and 5 post BQS EQ. I had Jason of Jason's Guitars in Round Rock drop them in (some modification to the input was done and a jack plate added) and do a setup (strings are on the frets almost and no buzz over the amp = win!). Easy to play, sounds great, and with the DR black coated strings it's pretty low profile. I dig it.
With that in mind I checked out 5ers in the price range I was willing to pay and found myself liking Ibanez basses leaving me with finding one with the options I wanted. I like laminate necks and wenge, and am partial to mahogany bodies. With that I located a used SR495 on the GC website, but I wasn't blown away by the sound. No worries, I have a defunct Tobias 5er project with new EMGs (40DC and 40P5) and 5 post BQS EQ. I had Jason of Jason's Guitars in Round Rock drop them in (some modification to the input was done and a jack plate added) and do a setup (strings are on the frets almost and no buzz over the amp = win!). Easy to play, sounds great, and with the DR black coated strings it's pretty low profile. I dig it.
Im in! Im new to Bass and picked up an Ibanez GSR250M. It had a bad volume pot so I installed a new pre amp and shielded everything. I bought a Peavey MAX 115 and it is 300 watts of BOOM lol. Im having fun and loving the bass so far.
I'd really like to try out a G104. I love the looks of the Grooveline, but they're out of my price range, and no store around here stocks them.
That would be a SaWeet playing bass!I got an Ibanez ABG for Xmas, 4 string black bass that plays and sounds way better than the $200 new price tag. That is a cool toy and convenient for learning songs at my computer. With my cover band I've found myself playing 5ers and so I wanted to get a good bar bass.
With that in mind I checked out 5ers in the price range I was willing to pay and found myself liking Ibanez basses leaving me with finding one with the options I wanted. I like laminate necks and wenge, and am partial to mahogany bodies. With that I located a used SR495 on the GC website, but I wasn't blown away by the sound. No worries, I have a defunct Tobias 5er project with new EMGs (40DC and 40P5) and 5 post BQS EQ. I had Jason of Jason's Guitars in Round Rock drop them in (some modification to the input was done and a jack plate added) and do a setup (strings are on the frets almost and no buzz over the amp = win!). Easy to play, sounds great, and with the DR black coated strings it's pretty low profile. I dig it.
Congrats!Congratulations and welcome to the world of bass! I hope you will stay with it as it is very rewarding. As soon as possible get together with some other musicians to just do some jamming, as it'll help improve your bass playing skills. Also if I may suggest, checkout online free bass lessons from this phenom bass player, www.scottsbasslessons.com , they're free and he covers from beginners to professionals, 4,5,6 string, fretless and different styles of music playing. Cheers Brother!
That's what I'm finding out also...even in the big stores like SamAsh.
I think they look really cool too. I have found that if the instrument is what you really want and you're convinced the bass is worth the $$$$, then you'll find a way to buy it. I have experienced this 3 times with USA custom built basses, including the one in my avatar, bought without playing one, I can't believe it was possible to get them on my budget, but it took time, and I don't regret it as they are well worth the effort, IMHO. Peace 
Hello, Here is my 80's Ibanez RB924. I didn't like the sunburst eagle eyez. I couldn't sale it because the sounds are verry good. So i had to un-pimp my 30 years old bass. I also also make the head black. Isn't she lovely?
Ouch. That would make it worth travelling to Holland just to pick up a bass. They are a lot cheaper there. I see them go for a little as 500 there.
But I love these basses. My "new" one is just gorgeous, in great shape and lovely to play as they are.
You, Sir, have an awesome collection! (And your cookies look pretty good, too.
)-Alex
Hello, Here is my 80's Ibanez RB924. I didn't like the sunburst eagle eyez. I couldn't sale it because the sounds are verry good. So i had to un-pimp my 30 years old bass. I also also make the head black. Isn't she lovely?
Oh... man... you painted over a birds-eye maple cherry burst? Oh well... I never begrudge any musician his or her choice of instrument or what they choose to do with it. As long as you like it, and it still makes sweet music, it's all good.
And one string short...
Blasphemy!
(To Hnz: ) Oh sure, now you choose to sell one after I have one shipped over the pond from England.
Love the black and maple, though (mines a TV(?) finish). Let me know if you want to unload one of your black-and-maple 824 or 924 fretted versions.
-Alex
I have two Ibanez basses. First being a bass I basically have on permanent loan from my father, although he's talked about getting back in to playing. Hopefully, he picks up a Fender P-bass like he's wanted.
1980 MC-824 Musician.
My other bass, is my SR300 in Iron Pewter finish. I picked it up as a clearance item, thankfully it was way up on the wall with minimal play time, but one-hundred off the already low retail price was a good deal to me. It plays nice, and required very little adjustment/set-up to be spot-on.
1980 MC-824 Musician.
My other bass, is my SR300 in Iron Pewter finish. I picked it up as a clearance item, thankfully it was way up on the wall with minimal play time, but one-hundred off the already low retail price was a good deal to me. It plays nice, and required very little adjustment/set-up to be spot-on.
Oh... man... you painted over a birds-eye maple cherry burst? Oh well... I never begrudge any musician his or her choice of instrument or what they choose to do with it. As long as you like it, and it still makes sweet music, it's all good.
No, i didn't paint it is a big black plastic sticker!!
I love my black ibanez!
