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[Memnochthebass]

SRMS806 question; I've been offered one, not locally and second hand, so not returnable (reliable seller though) and I'm very tempted as the price is excellent, but I'm concerned how I'm going to adapt to the MS side of it. It likely won't be used as a chordal, soloist type bass as I have something else that will fulfil that role, but it's the ergonomics of the MS that concern me. I have several other SRs in 2, 3, 6, and 7 series, 4, 5 and 6 strings, so I know how well they fit me, so will I notice much of a change?
Don't worry about the electronics as I can change those later, IF I decide it needs it, but I've been able to make the MK1 and BH2 basses I have work well enough, that I'm not likely to change them any time soon. @Memnochthebass did Zens on his so those, or the 916 Super Ferrites would likely be the path taken.

Take the punt? What says the brains trust?

The SRMS806 was my first multiscale, and first bass after not playing for six years. To me, it was pretty effortless to get used to and the ergonomics of it helped me concentrate on getting my playing back up to snuff instead of fighting the bass. I don't even think about the multiscale, and I constantly switch between those and parallel fretted basses. Still one of my favorites to play out of my bunch.

My(biased) opinion; Go for it.

 

[crazycloud]

The SRMS806 was my first multiscale, and first bass after not playing for six years. To me, it was pretty effortless to get used to and the ergonomics of it helped me concentrate on getting my playing back up to snuff instead of fighting the bass. I don't even think about the multiscale, and I constantly switch between those and parallel fretted basses. Still one of my favorites to play out of my bunch.

That's good to hear, as the other basses will be the SRs or my Corts, which feel similar anyway.

My(biased) opinion; Go for it.

Unless someone else comes in and gives spectacular reasons not to get it, I'll message the seller when I get home in the morning.

 

[GTHintz]

That's good to hear, as the other basses will be the SRs or my Corts, which feel similar anyway.

Unless someone else comes in and gives spectacular reasons not to get it, I'll message the seller when I get home in the morning.

I don't know what's harder to do. Switch between a regular fretboard and multi scale or going from fretted to fretless or 4 string to 5. 4 string to 5 because of the spacing difference I'm not going back to 4 any time soon but from fretted to fretless it's not much of an issue to me except for the occasional bad finger placement. Never tried a multi scale but I can't imagine it being too much worse than trying to keep your fingers in the right positions on a fretless. If you're getting it for a good enough deal and you end up hating it at least you can get your money back on resell. Lots of guys are taking to the multi scale thing.

 

[Memnochthebass]

I don't know what's harder to do. Switch between a regular fretboard and multi scale or going from fretted to fretless or 4 string to 5. 4 string to 5 because of the spacing difference I'm not going back to 4 any time soon but from fretted to fretless it's not much of an issue to me except for the occasional bad finger placement. Never tried a multi scale but I can't imagine it being too much worse than trying to keep your fingers in the right positions on a fretless. If you're getting it for a good enough deal and you end up hating it at least you can get your money back on resell. Lots of guys are taking to the multi scale thing.

It really is way easier than you think. I also have some fretless basses, and I don't think much about switching between them all. A fretless multiscale is now on my bucket list, and defretting another SRMS806 is among my ideas.

 

[GTHintz]

I think everyone is a little different so it takes exploration to find what your preference is. I'd like to see how a fretless multi scale bass works. That could be the answer to some people who fight the fingerboard or already play fretted multi scale and want to standardize.

 

[Daddy-R]

I'm looking at the Ibanez GSR 205 (Orange) 5-string.. I'm used to Fenders and hate the dead spots on the first few frets on the"G" string; does the Iby have the same problem (I found out the Musicman Ray 5 does; so it's a no-go)

 

[crazycloud]

My 206 doesn't.

 

[Deleted member 341607]

So, I went to Boulder, CO to visit a friend. Long time jamming partner from the good ole days. I travel with my mandolin these days but I'm originally and still primarily a low ender.
At any rate, he ordered a Fender Rumble 25 (that's for another thread, but suffice it to say I dig it- a lot) and I pondered taking one of my basses with me on the flight but as I was planning on having a bass there permanently I decided to roll the dice on an Ibanez SR that was for sale at a small music store there.

Went to check it out- played really well, no sprouts, minor fret buzz, good intonation. Borrowed an Allen wrench and the truss rod moved. $120 plus tax/no case out the door.

We are lucky to have these inexpensive instruments available! I'm not sure what the actual ratio of turds to oks to really nice for the price is but I got one of the really nice for the price ones!!

Gave the truss rod a quarter turn loose, disconnected the active preamp and intonated. Proceeded to enjoy a week of great music making.

Thanks Ibanez!!!

 

[PDW30]

So, I went to Boulder, CO to visit a friend. Long time jamming partner from the good ole days. I travel with my mandolin these days but I'm originally and still primarily a low ender.
At any rate, he ordered a Fender Rumble 25 (that's for another thread, but suffice it to say I dig it- a lot) and I pondered taking one of my basses with me on the flight but as I was planning on having a bass there permanently I decided to roll the dice on an Ibanez SR that was for sale at a small music store there.

Went to check it out- played really well, no sprouts, minor fret buzz, good intonation. Borrowed an Allen wrench and the truss rod moved. $120 plus tax/no case out the door.

We are lucky to have these inexpensive instruments available! I'm not sure what the actual ratio of turds to oks to really nice for the price is but I got one of the really nice for the price ones!!

Gave the truss rod a quarter turn loose, disconnected the active preamp and intonated. Proceeded to enjoy a week of great music making.

Thanks Ibanez!!!

I love those older P/J SRs. But why disconnect the preamp (and how?), and what difference does it make?

 

[Deleted member 341607]

I found that iteration of pre-amp to just not be useful (for my taste) and have mostly preferred passive. I cut the in and out wires on the preamp, connected them together and so bypassed the pre-amp and battery altogether. Of course I left enough spare wire to re-connect if I want.

Edit: I left the pre-amp knob as is for a Sklar "producer" adjustment.

 

[cxc]

I found that iteration of pre-amp to just not be useful (for my taste) and have mostly preferred passive. I cut the in and out wires on the preamp, connected them together and so bypassed the pre-amp and battery altogether. Of course I left enough spare wire to re-connect if I want.

Edit: I left the pre-amp knob as is for a Sklar "producer" adjustment.

This has me intrigued. Anyone else do this? Anyone have a wiring schematic?

 

[TerribleTim68]

That's a GSR, there is a difference between the GSR and the SR. Just to clarify.

Still, nice bass. I've owned several of those over the years. They are seriously great playing instruments at ridiculously low prices.

 

[Deleted member 341607]

That's a GSR, there is a difference between the GSR and the SR. Just to clarify.

Still, nice bass. I've owned several of those over the years. They are seriously great playing instruments at ridiculously low prices.

My bad.

 

[PDW30]

My bad.

You can find passive PJ GSRs around - I also have a passive P GSR - a very early model?

 

[TerribleTim68]

My bad.

Certainly don't be ashamed of it. Those are killer basses, they punch WAY above their weight. Like I said, I've owned several and loved every one of them. Even back in my gigging days, that's what I used when we went in the studio. Awesome instruments.

 

[Deleted member 341607]

Ha! I'm not ashamed… I own an Ibanez electric upright, an no name uke bass, a Guild hollow body (well, semi) and a number of other mid level basses I have modded, abused, played relentlessly on sailboats, camping trips and enjoy very much.

I'm just a dummy for posting in the wrong thread. But that's ok. My name is Kip and I'm….

A bass player.

 

[TerribleTim68]

Well, it technically is still a SR, so you can post in both as far as I'm concerned.

 

[DJmtd]

Brought my old SR485 to work today for some much needed TLC after it sat in its case in my music storage room for most of a decade. This was the first bass I got after my little Ibanez starter pack. I wanted a Fender Jazz 5 string SO BAD and after getting one and having problems with strings breaking and not loving the sound of it, I ended up with this instead and there was no looking back. Bought it in 2001, so it had to endure the majority of my early learning, as evidenced by the various scars lol

Plays great (especially after some fretwork), but I'm curious if anyone's got any pickup and/or pre recs. The Ibanez stuff that's in there is actually pretty nice, but it's not quite what I would go for tonally - it's a little muddy/unfocused. I'm biased towards barts and I'm tempted to just go in on quad coils, but I'm open minded!

 

[PDW30]

Brought my old SR485 to work today for some much needed TLC after it sat in its case in my music storage room for most of a decade. This was the first bass I got after my little Ibanez starter pack. I wanted a Fender Jazz 5 string SO BAD and after getting one and having problems with strings breaking and not loving the sound of it, I ended up with this instead and there was no looking back. Bought it in 2001, so it had to endure the majority of my early learning, as evidenced by the various scars lol

Plays great (especially after some fretwork), but I'm curious if anyone's got any pickup and/or pre recs. The Ibanez stuff that's in there is actually pretty nice, but it's not quite what I would go for tonally - it's a little muddy/unfocused. I'm biased towards barts and I'm tempted to just go in on quad coils, but I'm open minded!

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Maybe consider replacing the strings first? less surgery needed

 

[crazycloud]

The pickup dimensions would help so others can suggest what will actually fit in the route.