In my parts their entry level basses up to and including the 500 series are probably the most popular sold basses. Most music stores carry Ibanez and Fender/Squire and Yamaha
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Why Not Ibanez Bass
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My first Ibanez was a GSR 200 or something. It was garbage. Then I picked up a 505 and loved it. Sold that and have a 605 that I love even more. They dont have star power but they can be great work horses.
Hmm... why not Ibanez indeed...
My heart tells me "many" ; but after some introspection I think the real answer is "any"
Tough question.
My heart tells me "many" ; but after some introspection I think the real answer is "any"
Tough question.
The seed of this discussion comes down to dads versus non-dads. There's dad basses and then there's non dad basses. Now granted Ibanez has made plenty of dad basses (a lot mentioned in this very thread). Overall though, their claim to fame has been the anti-dad bass, the SR. A bass that stripped away all the old silliness with pick guards, bulky bodies, and other vintage styling for a smooth and fast playability machine.
I owned an Ibanez, SR885BK, excellent bass. I sold it and I still regret it. What a foolish decision. It had a wonderfull neck and a very decent sound. I upgraded the pickups to Seymour Duncan active. Sweepable mids in the preamp. Nice bass.
I am a hands on kind of guy and of the 5 basses i have owned so far, 3 of them i made.
The only two I ever bought were both Ibanez.
As far as bang for the buck, I think they are the best instruments out there.
I don't plan on buying any more Ibanez basses, but that is only because i don't plan on buying any more at all.
I simple enjoy the challenge of building them. I try to make each new one have a slightly better tone, better playability, or other improvement. It is getting tough because the last one i built really kicked a**. And the one i am in the middle of building will be top notch. Just the electronics, pups and hardware parts are costing over $500, so it better be good. And, that is not including the tonewood. Total custom build.
The only two I ever bought were both Ibanez.
As far as bang for the buck, I think they are the best instruments out there.
I don't plan on buying any more Ibanez basses, but that is only because i don't plan on buying any more at all.
I simple enjoy the challenge of building them. I try to make each new one have a slightly better tone, better playability, or other improvement. It is getting tough because the last one i built really kicked a**. And the one i am in the middle of building will be top notch. Just the electronics, pups and hardware parts are costing over $500, so it better be good. And, that is not including the tonewood. Total custom build.
^^ Do you hear the helicopters yet? That'll be the Fender Police coming to take you to a re-education camp.
Seriously, nice collection. I like the blonde on in the top third from left. Is it a spalt top?
Seriously, nice collection. I like the blonde on in the top third from left. Is it a spalt top?
It might get you sent to N Korea, rather than a firing squad...
I'm not a huge fan of spalts, but that is a fine looking instrument and with the Nordie Big Singles, I bet it sounds very nice too.
I have an Ibanez and it's awesome. Very popular brand and for a good reason.
I tried. Bought the Sr3006e and is what very uncomfortable ergonomically. Sound was so so. I love their guitars. I own an AZ Prestige. Punches way above it's price range. Easily competed with some Suhrs and Tom Andersons. My daughter wanted to start playing guitar and, I forget the model name, it was a fairly inexpensive model but she loved the color...frickin' stellar instrument. Sounds and plays amazing, especially for something that wasn't much coin. Was interested in their Grooveline model but they axed the line since it didn't sell.
I'm sure they make great basses, I've just never found one that felt comfortable for me. Probably because I have BIG hands. My fav necks are the old p-bass "baseball bats".
I started out on a short stock bass which was fine whilst learning but moved to Fender when I needed a "fuller" sound
I've got an Roadstar II here that needs work, would love to get it functioning again.
The new ones seem popular to me as I see them being played in many videos. Personally they aren't for me though. Every time I pick one up the craftsmanship and attention to detail just doesn't do it for me. Many feel like toys.
The new ones seem popular to me as I see them being played in many videos. Personally they aren't for me though. Every time I pick one up the craftsmanship and attention to detail just doesn't do it for me. Many feel like toys.
