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#161
TinIndian said:
I don't think that is true. I thought it seemed a little "mellower" than a regular SR but it is pretty growly.
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You may think what you will, but I own both SRs and SRT so I can A/B them ;) My 905DX is way growlier than my SR505 and 605 - I would say it's actually pretty close to the Warwick tone (sounds like my Thumb, except the Thumb has a more natural & organic voice and extra clarity, while the SRT's EQ can be really felt in its voice and the overall tone sounds more processed & snappy).

The SRT neck is chunkier - to my hands it feels more like a full C, while the SR (5er) feels more like a D flat in the middle; but strangely I find it actually more comfortable than the SR neck :)
 
#162
KingRazor said:
The SRT has a much thicker neck than the SR. On the 5 string it's too thick for me.
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The neck on my SRT is similar to a modern Jazz neck. At least most that I've played. Certainly thicker than the SR's... I did some comparison:

SR
19.5 mm thick 1st fret
21.5 mm thick 12th fret

SRT
21.5 mm thick 1st fret
23.5 mm thick 12th fret

Jazz
22.23 mm thick 1st fret
23.8 mm thick 12th fret

So you're only gaining 2 mm across the neck for the SR to the SRT.
 
#163
There's so many aspects of the SRX that make it appealing as compared with various Ibanez models, and other brands!

Mine has black hardware to match the body, and those 24 frets. And, it's lighter weight (to sling around ;)) than the
mahogany T-24 (Washburn).
 
#164
IngerAlb said:
You may think what you will, but I own both SRs and SRT so I can A/B them ;) My 905DX is way growlier than my SR505 and 605 - I would say it's actually pretty close to the Warwick tone (sounds like my Thumb, except the Thumb has a more natural & organic voice and extra clarity, while the SRT's EQ can be really felt in its voice and the overall tone sounds more processed & snappy).

The SRT neck is chunkier - to my hands it feels more like a full C, while the SR (5er) feels more like a D flat in the middle; but strangely I find it actually more comfortable than the SR neck :)
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I'm willing to say that the SRT has that growlier tone thanks to the EMGs. I've honestly not been a fan of EMGs in basses, maybe my ears suck when it comes to them but to me almost every bass that has EMGs sounds the same. All I hear is the EQ, no natural tone. It's a little weird that I can pick up a Spector and an LTD and the difference in sound is negligible to me.

And I definitely agree about the full C/ Flat D feel. I get that from my basses too.
 
#165
aproud1 said:
The neck on my SRT is similar to a modern Jazz neck. At least most that I've played. Certainly thicker than the SR's... I did some comparison:

SR
19.5 mm thick 1st fret
21.5 mm thick 12th fret

SRT
21.5 mm thick 1st fret
23.5 mm thick 12th fret

Jazz
22.23 mm thick 1st fret
23.8 mm thick 12th fret

So you're only gaining 2 mm across the neck for the SR to the SRT.
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At Guitar Center I did an A/B comparison of a 4 string and 5 string SR neck:

38mm (1.5") wide at nut (4 string)
45mm wide at nut (5 string)
19.5 mm thick 1st fret
21.5 mm thick 12th fret

a 4 string SRA neck:

38mm (1.5") wide at nut (4 string)
21 mm thick 1st fret
23 mm thick 12th fret

and a 5 string GSR neck:

45mm wide at nut (5 string)
21 mm thick 1st fret
22 mm thick 12th fret

and the differences were very noticeable.

On a 5 string bass neck, if the width is 1 3/4" or more, the neck should be no more than 20mm thick at the nut for me to consider it comfortable.

On the other hand, 19.5-21.5 is too thin for me with only a 1 1/2" nut width. 21mm is just about right.
 
#166
THE DANiMAL said:
I'm willing to say that the SRT has that growlier tone thanks to the EMGs. I've honestly not been a fan of EMGs in basses, maybe my ears suck when it comes to them but to me almost every bass that has EMGs sounds the same. All I hear is the EQ, no natural tone.
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That's what I'm thinking too. Plus mine has a jatoba/bubinga neck with an ovangkol body (pretty much a W with an Ibby design) thad adds more growl.

Normally I really hate EMGs (specifically the freakin' HZs), and I was dead set to change the pickups and pre with something else, but after a few rehearsals, my bandmates insisted to let it stock because it was blending well in the mix. I still don't like the EMG sound when I play solo though :)
 
#167
IngerAlb said:
That's what I'm thinking too. Plus mine has a jatoba/bubinga neck with an ovangkol body (pretty much a W with an Ibby design) thad adds more growl.

Normally I really hate EMGs (specifically the freakin' HZs), and I was dead set to change the pickups and pre with something else, but after a few rehearsals, my bandmates insisted to let it stock because it was blending well in the mix. I still don't like the EMG sound when I play solo though :)
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The SRT905DX has a Jatoba neck? OH NO! Now I'm gonna have to play it before I make a decision on whether or not I want one. I missed that when I was checking the specs.
 
#170
Count me in, I'm a fan of soundgears and this one is my main bass at the moment

SR1006-1.jpg


It's an SR 1006 and that pic is from the time I got it. It's got some SGD humbuckers and ACG preamp installed on it now. sounds and most importantly plays like a charm.

I also got a GWB35 and an SR606 strung one octave higher for messin' around.
 
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#171
Hi i have been playing SR basses since the first one i bought in 1988...a 1987 SR800Le since then i have bought 3 other SR basses

1998 SR800AM with stock AFR pickups and VM3 pre amp

2004 SR900AM with bartolini 5.2 AP pre amp

2008 SR405QM with Bartolini 4.6 AP pre amp and Bartolini 5 string pick ups

The SR800 has been refitted with a Ibanez power curve pre amp and HZ pick ups

All great sounding basses

If i was to buy a current SR it would be a Premium SR1205

Leslie
 
#174
I got my Bass neck back from the Luthier that put my Bass Clef inlay in my SR1200e today...He did a great job for $60 :hyper:
Now my SR1200e is complete...Though it would be cool to have a back control plate made out of either Ovangkol, Wenge or Rosewood ;) Maybe later :cool:

Before:
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After sanding off finish & logo and hardware change:
SR1200headstock.jpg


Now with Abalone Bass Clef inlay: (weather was crappy out..color kinda washed out)
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:bassist:
 
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#175
40 - Gonz
41 - lesliegl
42 - bertjefred

IngerAlb - the SRT905 are kinda limited out here, Sam Ash is the only place I can still find one, however, realistically, the next bass I buy is gonna be Jay Ralston's SR20th5. THAT is the bass I really want right now. that or a 1305.

TK4261 - Looking good! he did a great job on that!
 
#178
Well this afternoon I returned my SRA505 and replaced it with an SR1205E. While I liked the SRA I realized I would be happier with the SR1205E. Part of it was the fact that the Nordstrands have the sound I like and the fact that there is an EQ bypass which is nice to have when needed. I also like the neck profile much better than the SRA as well as the rounded edges of the body.

THE DANiMAL, can I get a number? Thanks :)
 
#179
christle - You're #43

I haven't played the SRAs yet, I figure they're kinda like the SRXs, which I have played and I'm not too fond of. I don't like the edges on the bodies, not comfortable.

Anyway, just got from my the local GC. The nicest SR they had there was an 700. Sad. I was hoping to try out an SRT or a Prestige. I did try out a used EDB605. As soon as I grabbed it I was like "Wow this neck is huge." Needless to say, that and how terribly it was set up instantly made me put it down and walk away.
 
#180
THE DANiMAL said:
christle - You're #43

I haven't played the SRAs yet, I figure they're kinda like the SRXs, which I have played and I'm not too fond of. I don't like the edges on the bodies, not comfortable.

Anyway, just got from my the local GC. The nicest SR they had there was an 700. Sad. I was hoping to try out an SRT or a Prestige. I did try out a used EDB605. As soon as I grabbed it I was like "Wow this neck is huge." Needless to say, that and how terribly it was set up instantly made me put it down and walk away.
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Thanks! Body wise the SRA's are definitely close cousins to the SRX's but they sound nicer to my ears. The SRX's don't sound bad at all but are the more aggressive bass.

Our local chain store L&M has brought in quite a number of the higher end Ibby's. There were some Premiums, Prestiges and Groovelines. Plus the usual suspects for the SR line. Nothing below a 500 though....usually there are some 30x and 40x basses.
 

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