Ibanez vs Ibanez

[Two-Spirit]

SR2405w quilted, I like the the green quilted maple wings. Aguilar super double pickups.
Previously I was sold on the SR1825 and the SR1305 which both come with Nordstrands. They're supposed to be Jazz bass on steroids. I'm looking at ibanez basses in this general price range. I want something that's a keeper.
The Nordstrands sound better in the videos. The Aguilars sound too dark but it could be EQ

 

[Wild_Cat]

As the owner of a Nordstrand-equipped 1206 (which I'm going to sell soon because I no longer have use for a 6-string), I can tell you that you're looking in the right place: Ibanez's Premium line are very high-quality instruments (the guitars are even more ridiculous -- have you *seen* those RGs?) and the famous SR neck basically plays itself (even though I'm selling the 1206, my #1 bass is a heavily-modded SR4005).

So between a 2405 and a 1825/1305, the hardware is identical and, pickups aside, the difference is mostly cosmetic. So what it's going to come down to is: whose sound do you prefer?

The Big Singles do indeed sound like a brighter, more modern Jazz bass (here's what mine sounds like in a mix: ). They're great.

The Super Doubles? I have no idea how they sound, and the only samples I can find on Youtube are of shred-type guys doing 6-string unaccompanied chords in the guitar range. That being said, they're an Aguilar product, which means they're quality. Aguilar gear never sounds bad (and the demos for a different model of Aguilar pickups on the BTB premium line sound super-tasty).

So either way, Nordstrand or Aguilar, you'll get a bass with kickass pickups. Therefore, here comes the dreaded "Try both and see which you like best. Neither sucks."

 

[Aidil]

So between a 2405 and a 1825/1305, the hardware is identical and, pickups aside, the difference is mostly cosmetic. So what it's going to come down to is: whose sound do you prefer?

There's one important factor that differentiate the SR2405W Premium from most other SR series out there: it's going to be the SR Premium 5er that hasn't got tight string spacing. The specs said that it would have 18 mm string spacing at bridge. Quite a lot of SR series fans have been waiting for this.

 

[aproud1]

There's one important factor that differentiate the SR2405W Premium from most other SR series out there: it's going to be the SR Premium 5er that hasn't got tight string spacing. The specs said that it would have 18 mm string spacing at bridge. Quite a lot of SR series fans have been waiting for this.

This is what put the 2405W on my radar. A modern SR with 18mm spacing! GAS!

 

[bassclef04]

Gorgeous and kickass tone!

This is what put the 2405W on my radar. A modern SR with 18mm spacing! GAS!

 

[aproud1]

Nice! Almost bought one when Sweetwater had them. I hope to buy one down the road.

 

[Basehead]

I played a 2405 and loved the way it sounded and played. Beautiful bass @bassclef04

 

[Killed_by_Death]

I've compared Big Singles to Aguilar & Bartolini's BH2. IF you want bright, the Big Single is the answer.
The downside is that they're single-coils, so they're noisy if you blend off of the middle position.

Some say they lack bottom-end, but I say the bottom is just covered by the bright top.
When I record mine (SR1800E) the bottom-end is very present.

The Big Singles also have more character IME & more growl.

 

[bassclef04]

I played a 2405 and loved the way it sounded and played. Beautiful bass @bassclef04

Thanks!

 

[Basehead]

I've compared Big Singles to Aguilar & Bartolini's BH2. IF you want bright, the Big Single is the answer.
The downside is that they're single-coils, so they're noisy if you blend off of the middle position.

Some say they lack bottom-end, but I say the bottom is just covered by the bright top.
When I record mine (SR1800E) the bottom-end is very present.

The Big Singles also have more character IME & more growl.

^This is true. The Big Singles have lots of bottom end. I typically roll off the highs to get more lows....still supper punchy

 

[slareman]

Regarding the string spacing, it looked to me from Ibanez’s site that the 2019 models of most or maybe all of the premium SR 5 strings have the adjustable bridge.

 

[Rib 13]

I owned a 1205 for awhile -- the Nords are what I didnt like about it and why I sold it....other than that, it was a fun and decently made instrument

 

[Joey Walton]

 

[Joey Walton]

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The Aguilar Super Doubles are absolutely incredible. I just run it passive as well, so you really get to hear the pickups themselves. Best bass I personally have been able to own. My opinion. What sold me on it was the wide string spacing and Panga Panga/Purpleheart neck. As well as the Topaz Burst.

 

[Joey Walton]

Gorgeous and kickass tone!

Same exact reason I got mine lol...albeit in the BTL. Yours is gorgeous my friend. How 'bout those damn Aguilars too, huh? Wow is all I said the first month. Still say it everytime I pick it up.

 

[ronald cardenas]

Por favor, alguien puede ayudar th the sr premium SR1306 ibanez basse i got a used one and i need to know how come the output of the preamp board from factory set up... What output use sr premiums... BEQ3 or VM3