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Not sure how to characterize it really I haven't tried much other basses for long periods of time to compare tones. Haha.
Though I like its fretless sound when played through a Zoom B2.1u and listening using headphones. Not sure how it will do in recording and live situations.
I'll need to genuinely join soon- I'm waiting on a fretless lawsuit P(formerly quadzilla's).
Nice, dude! I love those lawsuite Precisions. I played a maple necked one with a DiMarzio Model P in it. It was way too much fun.
I dig how the old Ibbys have some really cool flame figuring on the necks/bodies. They look exquisite, even though they are pretty cheap.Hi Guys,
"The Ibanez Club" eh?? Can I join - I love 'em.
I'm having trouble with the bridge on my Saber. Neck is straight, she sounds great but can't seem to get my head around the silly bridge (Think it's the B IV with only 3 screws, two on one side, one on the other and no individual saddle adjustment) Whatever I try I can't seem to get the low action that I like. She's too high.
ANY HELP WOULD BE REALLY APPRECIATED cos it'll save me a few English Pounds if I can sort her myself.
Cheers,
Chris, Wolverhampton, England
"The Ibanez Club" eh?? Can I join - I love 'em.
I'm having trouble with the bridge on my Saber. Neck is straight, she sounds great but can't seem to get my head around the silly bridge (Think it's the B IV with only 3 screws, two on one side, one on the other and no individual saddle adjustment) Whatever I try I can't seem to get the low action that I like. She's too high.
ANY HELP WOULD BE REALLY APPRECIATED cos it'll save me a few English Pounds if I can sort her myself.
Cheers,
Chris, Wolverhampton, England
Just got (two days ago) a nifty ATK750KA... here's a quick pic... absolutely LOVE the wood! Even the back is wonderfully grained (ash?). One thing... I'm putting flats on it.
Enjoy!
Wow! I shoulda' snagged one of those up when MF was having their blowout on them. Nice catch!
Hi Guys,
"The Ibanez Club" eh?? Can I join - I love 'em.
I'm having trouble with the bridge on my Saber. Neck is straight, she sounds great but can't seem to get my head around the silly bridge (Think it's the B IV with only 3 screws, two on one side, one on the other and no individual saddle adjustment) Whatever I try I can't seem to get the low action that I like. She's too high.
ANY HELP WOULD BE REALLY APPRECIATED cos it'll save me a few English Pounds if I can sort her myself.
Cheers,
Chris, Wolverhampton, England
maybe... shim the neck pocket if you already have your bridge lowered all the way?
Here's my '92 Ibby SR1300:
Padauk body; Wenge/Bubinga 5-piece neck; Wenge fretboard
i love this!!
i love this!!
Me, too, Ron! The natural woods get me every time!
Actually, after I used some Howard's Feed N Wax on it, it came out a little darker and richer:
I consider myself fortunate to find one of these '90's MIJ Ibbys.
Just thought I'd post a Question in here - seeing U R all Ibby guys!!! I've had A few Ibanez' over the yrs & all have been good basses. LAst one I had was when my gear was ALL stolen & with a bit of the insurance $$$ I bought a SR405(my 1st 5 string) I've since passed that on for a Stingray 5 & am loving that. NOW I don't need another bass.... BUT..... ;-) These's an Ibanez SRX390 (IIRC the model) - a sort of charcoal figured(tiger striped??) maple top?? w/ cream binding on body & neck. R/W board, 2 Humbuckers & 2 band EQ vol, & pup blend as conttrols.
So just wondering WHAT U think of these, I'm thinking of getting it as a 'beater'- sumthin' I can use at gigs where GOOD sound is needed, but space is VERY limited-i.e I have NO room to move-headstock hits cymbals, body hits wall etc... :-( sad -but a reality at some gigs. Just this bass seems to sing beautifully acoustically- build(typical Ibanez) is SUPERB-neck joint is tight as....., playability seems wonderful. I like the looks w/ binding etc also.... excellent condition, 2nd hand- $400AUD-which if U think that an SX -P goes for about $350 new here................. well, I just thought as it's active & an Ibby......
So just wondering WHAT U think of these, I'm thinking of getting it as a 'beater'- sumthin' I can use at gigs where GOOD sound is needed, but space is VERY limited-i.e I have NO room to move-headstock hits cymbals, body hits wall etc... :-( sad -but a reality at some gigs. Just this bass seems to sing beautifully acoustically- build(typical Ibanez) is SUPERB-neck joint is tight as....., playability seems wonderful. I like the looks w/ binding etc also.... excellent condition, 2nd hand- $400AUD-which if U think that an SX -P goes for about $350 new here................. well, I just thought as it's active & an Ibby......
If it has binding and a 2-band EQ, it's probably an SRX, not an SR -- SRs all have 3-band EQs and no binding. The consensus AFAICT is that the SRX series is good, especially if you're into metal. With its two MM-sized humbuckers, it may also suit you if you're looking for a sound close to your Stingray.
However, I don't like 2-band EQs, and as such would rather buy an SR (less hot soapbar pickups, but 3-band EQ). But if you tried an SRX and like it, then by all means buy it!
However, I don't like 2-band EQs, and as such would rather buy an SR (less hot soapbar pickups, but 3-band EQ). But if you tried an SRX and like it, then by all means buy it!
I used to have an 90s SR400 that had a 2-band with a style sweep instead of mid control. There are a lot of SR pres out there.
I just bought a DWB35 - Doug Wimbish Model 5-string. A a massive Spector fan (not a Wimbish fan at all) I can say that these are fantastic and for a Korean mass produced bass, it's unbeatable. :-D
I know of another if anyone wants one...
I know of another if anyone wants one...
Okay, okay, my bad. Shows I'm still an Ibanez n00b. I remain convinced that bass rodl2005 is talking about is an SRX, though -- unless the SR body shape dramatically changed since it was introduced, I don't see where binding can be applied to its body (no sharp edges).
But you guys are right, the surefire way to tell one from the other is indeed the pickups. Soapbars with covers? It's an SR. Big MusicMan-sized humbuckers with exposed poles? SRX.
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