What did I just buy -- Ibanez SRX4EX1BKF

[bpm140]

It's not as bad as it sounds...

I decided to learn the bass a couple months ago and a friend suggested that Ibanez made good, inexpensive entry level basses. I opted for an Ibanez GSR200 which only set me back $200.

About a month ago someone broke into my car and it was a shopper's paradise -- my bass, my iPhone, my brand new car stereo. Sad face

After borrowing a friend's G&L for a month I realized that I wanted something light, something with a thin neck and something still fairly inexpensive. Guitar Center is having an end of year clearance and I ended up buying an Ibanez SRX4EX1BKF, which felt really good. I didn't like the sound quite as much as the ATK bass, but the SRX weighed half as much and I'm a wuss.

So here's the thing. I can't find that model number anywhere. Not on the Ibanez site, not on the Guitar Center site. Heck, not even on Google. There isn't even an SRX400-level base listed anywhere. Any gearheads want to help a brotha out?

Thanks, and happy new year!

 

[GeddyisGod]

I think those EX-series Ibanezes are Musicians Friend/Guitar Center exclusives.

 

[Indiana Mike]

similar to this;
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[bassic_element]

similar to this;
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I cant find a pic, but I think its all black, rosewood fretboard, neck thru, and two pickups like the bass on the pic. Its a cool bass, it also has a cool inlay in the 12th fret...

 

[bpm140]

Indiana Mike -- Not even close

Bassic_Element -- That's the one. There's a super crappy shot of it in this pdf of their Clearance flier: Invalid Link Removed

 

[Stay Gold 1337]

i've seen that at our GC before, i actually play it every time i go in there haha. i love it and kind of wish i had one. GeddyIsGod is right, they are a GC exclusive. i tried to find info about them on the net but found nothing... all i know is that it's a cool bass and i love playing it.

 

[VinceS]

the long name brought this to mind: (big pic, sorry)

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Ibby SRX2EX1

anyway, what was your question? what model name? huh?

EDIT: oh, just read bpm140's post. yea, i guess the one above is the more common version.

 

[Ampeg SVT]

the long name brought this to mind: (big pic, sorry)

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Ibby SRX2EX1

anyway, what was your question? what model name? huh?

its like that, pretty much the SRX4EX is to the SRX700 while the SRX2 is to the 300-590

 

[bpm140]

Ampeg -- thanks for the comparison. If it's comparable to the 700, then I got one heck of a deal and would suggest @Stay_Gold see if there are any left at his Guitar Center. It's only $450 right now.

 

[Ampeg SVT]

Yeah its neck through, the only difference is that its body is basswood, but still its a steal!

 

[Bluesbreaker5]

I just picked up one today myself @ Guitar Center. I'm not thrilled with the dark gray satin finish, but it plays EXCELLENT. Totally effortless! The neckthru gives great sustain and the electronics are very good. Setup was perfect.

It must have been sitting at GC for awhile and it already had a small scratch on the backside of the body. I'm convinced it didn't sell because it ain't real purty....but the way it plays for me at $420, I'm a happy camper. (And I went in looking for a Fender Jazz Standard.)

 

[CZGunslinger]

I just bought one of these also at Guitar Center. I like it, sounds good, plays fast, and the price was amazing.

 

[Mikeyd74]

Yeah, that's a limited edition Ibanez made for Guitar Center. I have the GC limited edition ATK version. Good luck finding pics, even on their website I couldn't find a pic of my bass. Although there is a pic of both basses in the advertisement I got in the mail.
I almost bought that SRX bass, it has the "two slash" 12th fret marker which looks pretty cool actually. The satin finish was a turn off cuz I tend to sweat all over my basses. Still an awesome bass for the price.

 

[bmturbo]

i also have an ibanez srx4ex1bkf bass. did gc ever offer the same exact bass in a five string version? i like the flat black finish on it. what is the body made from? i can't find any information on those ibanez models either.
thank you.