The Ibanez Club (Part 2)

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HEADLE said:
Prodigal Wolf My daughter is a very small 7 and the bass is still a bit big for her. On a strap it doesn't fit well but sitting down she does ok. We are just starting out and I have her working on open strings and counting. It's gonna be a slow process but I bet I learn something as well.

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That's so cute! She has that bass player snarl down!

That reminded me of this photo... when my son was about 3. (he's 17 now!)

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#902
Vallejo said:
Count me in! I would never have even considered an Ibanez had I not wondered into a shop in Spain and seen an SR700. Further research on the Ibanez page and a few strategically placed desktop wallpapers later, the Mrs bought me a BTB 676 for my 31st birthday :)

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Great looking bass, and this pic doesn't help my GAS one little bit. I'm gonna say it one more time (I hate Ibanez marketing dept.): This gorgeous model is only available outside the US (Canada, Mexico...etc.), here in the US we get the hideous yellow/orange finish:bawl:

If anyone knows a dealer or an online store who can get this in US,it'd be great to share the info.
 
#904
woo10 said:
Great looking bass, and this pic doesn't help my GAS one little bit. I'm gonna say it one more time (I hate Ibanez marketing dept.): This gorgeous model is only available outside the US (Canada, Mexico...etc.), here in the US we get the hideous yellow/orange finish:bawl:

If anyone knows a dealer or an online store who can get this in US,it'd be great to share the info.
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The Mrs got mine from a shop in Estepona in Spain (http://www.musisol.com/). Their website doesn't have everything they stock (took them 2 days to order my bass in from the supplier in Madrid). Price paid was 709 Euros but we got the 16% tax back once we exported it out of the country (so around $834/£524).

Hope that helps
 
#905
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My baby, the SR705. Plays like a dream and I absolutely love the transparent black design. Currently got it equipped with Rob Trujillo signature strings that sound remarkable. This bass is fantastic for a mixture of genres.

I play rock, metal and sometimes jazzy stuff and it's pretty good for everything! Definantly my favourite bass so far.
 
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HEADLE said:
Prodigal Wolf My daughter is a very small 7 and the bass is still a bit big for her. On a strap it doesn't fit well but sitting down she does ok. We are just starting out and I have her working on open strings and counting. It's gonna be a slow process but I bet I learn something as well.

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Hey Headle,

That is so cool man!!! I think I'll buy my son a half size one then cos he's only little too!!!

My philosophy is get them interested young and give 'em all the encouragement etc etc.

FANTASTIC!!!!

Chris
 
#913
EagleMoon said:
Ibanez newbie question here...

I know the SR500 is a popular bass, but how different is the SR600 and up basses from it other than body color?
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500s, 600s, 700s and 750s (including their 5- or 6-string variations) all have the same electronics, hardware and necks (5pc jatoba/bubinga). The only difference is body wood:

- SR500: Mahogany
- SR530: Mahogany (and 5pc maple/rosewood neck -- okay, I lied, that one's different)
- SR600: Light ash
- SR700: Mahogany w/ figured maple top
- SR750: Mahogany w/ walnut top

There's also hardware color (but seriously, who cares about that?) and what variations are available. For example, they all come in 4- or 5-string versions, but if you want a 6-string the 506 and 706 are your only choices. Likewise, if you're a lefty, it's a 500L or 505L for you.

A left-handed 6-string bass, I hear you ask? Well... No.


EDIT: In the general case, I'd say you don't gain a lot, sound-wise, from getting a non-prestige SR above the 500. But then again, the price difference isn't much either -- Thomann says the 755 costs only 70 euros more than the 505, so whatever you think looks best... If I ever get a sixer, well, the 706 is damn sexy, I gotta admit.
 
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Wild_Cat said:
500s, 600s, 700s and 750s (including their 5- or 6-string variations) all have the same electronics, hardware and necks (5pc jatoba/bubinga). The only difference is body wood:

- SR500: Mahogany
- SR530: Mahogany (and 5pc maple/rosewood neck -- okay, I lied, that one's different)
- SR600: Light ash
- SR700: Mahogany w/ figured maple top
- SR750: Mahogany w/ walnut top

There's also hardware color (but seriously, who cares about that?) and what variations are available. For example, they all come in 4- or 5-string versions, but if you want a 6-string the 506 and 706 are your only choices. Likewise, if you're a lefty, it's a 500L or 505L for you.

A left-handed 6-string bass, I hear you ask? Well... No.


EDIT: In the general case, I'd say you don't gain a lot, sound-wise, from getting a non-prestige SR above the 500. But then again, the price difference isn't much either -- Thomann says the 755 costs only 70 euros more than the 505, so whatever you think looks best... If I ever get a sixer, well, the 706 is damn sexy, I gotta admit.
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Thanks! :) I'd heard that the electronics are the same in the SR500 and above, so I was wondering why the increase in price. That makes more sense.
 
#916
I'd like to change my 'wanderer' status with a number too please. SR885 owner for 10 years. It was the first bass I ever bought, and has taken all my ignorant handling with admirable fortitude.
 
#917
Hi Guys,

I've got an RD828LE who is poorly!!! Onboard pre-amp is like spaghetti!

Any of you guys out there know if the Lo-Z pups are active or passive? Try as I have, I can't find the specs.

Need to know what new pre-amp I can put onboard that they'll work with so I can get rid of all the junk that previous owner placed on her.

Any info and/or suggestions always welcome.

Cheers Guys and Keep Rockin';)

Chris
 
#919
HEADLE said:
I believe the model is a GSRM 20 Its a Mikro. I am teaching my daughter Bass and she's only 7 and tiny. Its a 28.6 inch scale with a 3/4 sized body. All passive and thumpy for days. I keep threatening my band with it. One Sunday morning I'm gonna show up with it and they won't know what to do. I love it. It's like playing a baritone guitar with the correct amount of strings and spacing. You can really burn up the fretboard, and they're only $170 new.

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Thanks, I was thinking about doing the same thing when my daughter gets a few years older. Looks like it fits her fairly well. My son is now 8 and he has a 3/4 sx that fits him pretty good. He has had it for a year. Didn't know Ibanez made a short scale though.
 
#920
Fullmetal said:
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My baby, the SR705. Plays like a dream and I absolutely love the transparent black design. Currently got it equipped with Rob Trujillo signature strings that sound remarkable. This bass is fantastic for a mixture of genres.

I play rock, metal and sometimes jazzy stuff and it's pretty good for everything! Definantly my favourite bass so far.
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I have that same beast, except with 6 strings, its is an amazing bass indeed.

And here is my SRX500:
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Yes, those are stock Elixer's, you can see the coating.
 
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