Hope this doesn't ruin your work day: Invalid Link RemovedI was going through some old boxes in the garage and came across an old Ibanez catalog from 2008(!)
I was flipping through it and saw this stunning SRX bass! I already have a white SRX2EX2 and love it but I really need this one!! Might be hard to find tho… Anyone have this bass and how do you like it??View attachment 5015964
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I couldn't find any of those for you, but I did find this one. Wish I had the money for it!I was going through some old boxes in the garage and came across an old Ibanez catalog from 2008(!)
I was flipping through it and saw this stunning SRX bass! I already have a white SRX2EX2 and love it but I really need this one!! Might be hard to find tho… Anyone have this bass and how do you like it??
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I'm a big soundgear fan. I own 2 sr800's one is a 1991 Japan bought new in 91. It now has a set of GZR pickups in it due to it taking to long to get a tone pot from Ibanez. The other is a 94 sr800 bought new. I have a 2004 sr900 with barts and an sr 2600 bought in 2021 with Nordstrands.
I'm considering another purchase but can't decide on a bass with T1, barts, aguilar or nords. I love the nords and the barts. I have not played aguilar or the newer t1's. Unfortunately most local shops don't carry the higher end Ibanez bases. What's yall's opinion?
I'm a big soundgear fan. I own 2 sr800's one is a 1991 Japan bought new in 91. It now has a set of GZR pickups in it due to it taking to long to get a tone pot from Ibanez. The other is a 94 sr800 bought new. I have a 2004 sr900 with barts and an sr 2600 bought in 2021 with Nordstrands.
I'm considering another purchase but can't decide on a bass with T1, barts, aguilar or nords. I love the nords and the barts. I have not played aguilar or the newer t1's. Unfortunately most local shops don't carry the higher end Ibanez bases. What's yall's opinion?
Just a heads up for everyone here: There's a prestige SR2505M in absolute mint condition on Reverb for only $1150 plus shipping. If I didn't have my ANB205 Adam Nitti signature, I'd be all over it. GO GET IT!
......because I bought it!
I waited 5 hours and it didn't sell, so I convinced myself I needed it 
Wow, that's purdy! What year is that? I want to get nerdy and research the hell out of it......because I bought it!
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I'll be curious to know how the sound/feel compares to the ANB205…?
It's a 2015. Apparently they were only made from 2015-2016 and only sold in Japan. I'll post up my comparison thoughts once I get it.
Great, I look forward to seeing what you have to say
Any SR made in Japan is a step above regardless of price. Quality is insane.
that would look nice here Show off your blue basses! (the color! blue-junkies!)......because I bought it!
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I've wondered why Ibanez doesn't make more J type basses, so it's cool to see one.......because I bought it!
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@Bassplayer1586 curious what your thoughts are on the SR2505BLZ (I'm living vicariously through you). Post some pics when you get it...
......because I bought it!
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Been wanting to try one of those for forever!
So here are some of my thoughts on this Ibanez SR2505M Prestige vs my other Ibanez basses.
The 2505M CAP pickups basically blow away the Nordstrand big single and big splits in my EHB1506MS / EHB1505/ SR1346B. The tone is so much more clear and crisp from the CAP pickups. Vs my ANB205 they also sound great, however, I prefer the Bartolinis in the ANB205 as the barts have a much more open and airy/punchy sound to them.
Regarding playability, the 2505M feels great and is pretty light weight. The neck is super fast and very thin, and since Ibanez is known for their great necks, that's no shocker.
The fit and finish is excellent, but I'd say it's no better than anything coming out of the premium line from Indonesia. My ATK 810E, 805, SR1346B and ANB205 are all VERY similar in quality/ fit and finish vs the 2505M.
Overall I'd say the SR2505M is an excellent bass and the CAP pickups are far ahead of the Nordstrands they currently offer on most of their premium models. I don't know why they don't use the CAP pickups anymore....they are seriously great.
The ANB205, HOWEVER, has got me spoiled with its slightly thicker neck (it's soooo good) 24 frets, and the crazy good bartolini pickups and preamp. The action on the ANB205 is also out of this world.
Pictured below : SR2505M (the blue one), ANB205 (the red one).
The 2505M CAP pickups basically blow away the Nordstrand big single and big splits in my EHB1506MS / EHB1505/ SR1346B. The tone is so much more clear and crisp from the CAP pickups. Vs my ANB205 they also sound great, however, I prefer the Bartolinis in the ANB205 as the barts have a much more open and airy/punchy sound to them.
Regarding playability, the 2505M feels great and is pretty light weight. The neck is super fast and very thin, and since Ibanez is known for their great necks, that's no shocker.
The fit and finish is excellent, but I'd say it's no better than anything coming out of the premium line from Indonesia. My ATK 810E, 805, SR1346B and ANB205 are all VERY similar in quality/ fit and finish vs the 2505M.
Overall I'd say the SR2505M is an excellent bass and the CAP pickups are far ahead of the Nordstrands they currently offer on most of their premium models. I don't know why they don't use the CAP pickups anymore....they are seriously great.
The ANB205, HOWEVER, has got me spoiled with its slightly thicker neck (it's soooo good) 24 frets, and the crazy good bartolini pickups and preamp. The action on the ANB205 is also out of this world.
Pictured below : SR2505M (the blue one), ANB205 (the red one).
My problem is I can't get along with the thickness of the ANB205 and the matte finish. Love the 18mm spacing and it's great sounding and looking but I'll probably be moving mine along if anyone has any interest. I really wish that 2505 was 18mm.
Here's the new SRC6MS along with its older sibling.
