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[quote name='icastle' post='1060027' date='Dec 15 2010, 08:52 PM']I've owned an SR505 (5 string version of your SR500) from new for some 6 or 7 years now.
Definately light and the necks are, reputedly, the fastest around.
Tonally it does pretty well but I still have to supplement it with a couple of other basses to cover all the tonal ranges I tend to work in the most.
I think I paid somewhere in the region of £500 for mine back then and must have easily paid for itself 100 times over by now.
Whilst other basses have appeared for periods and departed, this one has stayed... although the SR5005 has winked at me and whispered "take me big boy" a couple of times... [/quote]
I am thinking of adding a SR505 as well,
what is the B string like?

Have you ever wondered why it takes so long to find the bass that is right for you?
Over the years, I started by buying cheaper basses but none felt or sounded right to me.
So I then started buying more expensive ones, but still I was not happy with the feel or the sound.
I've had Fenders such as precisions, (american hot-rodded, mexican,), jazzes, (american, japanese & squire),
Warwicks, (corvette std bubinga passive & corvette std ash active), Musicman *Black Onyx" Sterling (too scared to gig it, because it is too nice),
Home-made Jazz, plus numerous other basses.
The only one I truly liked was my Warwick Corvette bubinga, but it weighs well over 11lb.
Because of neck and shoulder problems, I have had to look for a lighter bass, and remembered an Ibanez SR500 I picked up in a shop a few years ago, I was amazed at just how light it was, but I must admit that I never bothered to try it, as I thought a bass so light, and at a budget price couldn't possibly deliver the goods.
Anyway, many thousands of pounds later, I have just brought a second-hand one for £250 in absolutely mint condition, and I just can't put the thing down!
It's as light as a feather, super fast neck, full range of tones, a real joy to hold and play!
I really do think that this is [u]the one[/u] for me.
Cheap as chips compared to what I've spent in the past, I just wish I got one sooner!

I'd be interested to know whether anyone else out there has experienced the same thing.

[quote name='silddx' post='1058871' date='Dec 14 2010, 07:28 PM']Sounds to me like they are incorrectly fitted, I stand to be corrected though.[/quote]
They tighten up fine if I leave the washer off, but you have to have the washer on.
Strange that it is just one tuner on each bass, that is causing problems.

[quote name='silddx' post='1058864' date='Dec 14 2010, 07:21 PM']Can you post a picture or two? Seems to me like there must be something wrong with the way they are fitted.

Did you buy them new? Are they German? Rockbass? Pro? Which model? How old? Etc.

Did you remove the tuners and they suddenly had a problem? Or did the problem develop suddenly?[/quote]
Both German, 2007 & 2009.

Yes, I did remove them and put gold hardware on them (all purchased from Warwick).

I've since put the original chrome back on one of the basses, but still one of the tuner seems too short to tighten correctly.
I will try to get some pics soon.

[quote name='Krysbass' post='1058439' date='Dec 14 2010, 12:33 PM']The SR600 does sound quite modern and some people have said they couldn't live with its bright tone. But I moved to it after only playing more traditional basses fitted with P and J - type pickups for the last 25 years and I've found that the SR600's brightness is sufficiently tamed by just cutting the treble on the 3-band EQ. The SR600 has a strong bass presence too and I reckon it's actually very versatile in the tone department. I'm in the process of writing a full review on this bass which I'll hopefully be able to post on basschat shortly. [/quote]
I've just picked up my SR500.
It is absolutely [b]pristine![/b] not a mark on it, and is as light as a feather.
It sounds good, and has the fastest neck I've ever played.
The best £250 I've ever spent!

[quote name='silddx' post='1058853' date='Dec 14 2010, 07:15 PM']I have never had this problem on my German Corvettes. Their tuners are quite cheap though, about £6 each to buy. I upgraded to Hipshot on one bass, fantastic tuners, but the Warwick ones have never let me down.[/quote]
Both basses a German, maybe I should contact them.

[quote name='mart' post='1058846' date='Dec 14 2010, 07:08 PM']Somebody on the Warwick forum had this problem, and it turned out that his bass had a gloss finish that was extra thick, and the tuners weren't long enough to cope with the extra thickness. There was also mention of a dodgy batch of tuners.

Try contacting Warwick directly ([url="http://www.warwick.de/modules/support/request.php?katID=14549&cl=EN"]click here for link[/url]) and see what they say.[/quote]
Both my basses have a matt finish on the front of the headstock, and just natural wood on the backs.

I have two Warwick Corvettes, and on both of them, the nut part that goes through the hole keeps working loose.
It seems that they are not long enough to tighten properly, barely catching the thread, so as soon as you start tightening the string, it just comes loose.
On one of my corvettes the tuners are chrome, and on the other one they are gold, but but both seem to have the same problem.
Has anyone else experienced this with Warwick tuners, and if so, what is the remedy?
I would love some advice on this.
Cheers

[quote name='JimH' post='1057691' date='Dec 13 2010, 07:23 PM']+1 for these if the budget allows :-



[url="http://www.status-graphite.com/status/frames/streamline1.html"]Status Streamline[/url][/quote]
I would love one, but how much?

[quote name='Krysbass' post='1057240' date='Dec 13 2010, 01:14 PM']I can strongly recommend the Ibanez SR600 - I bought one about 6 weeks ago, largely prompted by months of pain in my left shoulder - at it's worst I couldn't move my arm above shoulder height. My shoulder is now fine.

The SR600 is not only light, but balances well on the strap.[/quote]
Just found myself a SR500 in perfect condition for just £250!
Virtually the same as the SR600, but made of mahogany instead of ash.

[quote name='chris_b' post='1049131' date='Dec 6 2010, 11:38 AM']I'd suggest that you should try the 210 to make sure it works with the 112, but the main difference will be in the tone. Extra 10's will be punchier and extra 12's will be rounder. The volume for either will probably be pretty similar.

I used to run a 210 and 112 but now I mainly use 2 112's for convenience. With a little top added the sound of 12’s works just as well for me.[/quote]
I will go and listen to both setups.
cheers

[size=3]For sale is my [b]Musicman Sterling Black Onyx "Davtran" Limited Edition[/b]
Only 150 made, and were all produced circa. Oct and Nov 2002.
This is No 132 of 150 and has a Certificate of Authenticity.
Never been gigged and has been kept in it's case for most of it's life, and still has the plastic film on the back cover.
It is absolutely beautiful, being totally black, and I once strung it with DR Peacock Blue strings and it looked stunning!
As you can imagine, it plays and sounds just like a Musicman should do.
A collector's item, but it really deserves to be played as well.

[size=3]I might consider a trade for a quality [b]USA Fender Precision[/b].[/size]

[b]£1,250[/b] [b][i]posted[/i].[/b][/size]

[size=3]I have added new photos with "[b]Fluorescent Orange[/b]" DR's fitted.[/size]

[quote name='bigash' post='1048982' date='Dec 6 2010, 07:17 AM']One little thing that i do during the intro
guitar goes through chord sequence twice.
Then do 0-2-0-4-057 on the G string. then straight into
the D.
Pretty much all the other fills have been covered previously.

Ash.[/quote]
cheers

[quote name='derrenleepoole' post='1054398' date='Dec 10 2010, 07:12 PM']Oh! I agree. I even emailed them about it, and it probably won't go back [/quote]
I emailed them about a month ago, and they said that they were forced to change it by Fender.
Mind you, I would have thought that they could have come up with something better than that old 'paddle shaped' thing!

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1054796' date='Dec 11 2010, 10:58 AM']Kubickis are rare, but not non-existent. Keep an eye on the For Sale section here, and monitor eBay, and you'll get one eventually.

If you're really keen, make sure you know the differences between the (limited number of) models. The electronics vary a bit, and not all of them have the built-in Drop D thingy.[/quote]
Thanks for the advice, I will research them first.

[quote name='farmer61' post='1049039' date='Dec 6 2010, 09:28 AM']I added the 210T and the sound is awesome, really good blend between the 12in and 2 x 10in speakers. Plus your driving at the full 600w on the Shuttle 6, more than giggable for 90% of venues and requirements imo.

Plus you have the combo for smaller venues, total flexability.[/quote]
I think I will go and try both, thanks

[quote name='derrenleepoole' post='1054384' date='Dec 10 2010, 06:50 PM']I have a two shortie SX basses, and they're absolutely fab Both of mine were bought from here, so it might be worthwhile putting up an items wanted thread. It's worth noting that there's a difference between the normal SX range and the Junior range which also comes in short scale. You want the normal range. The Junior range isn't necessarily bad, but the normal range is better.

If you're buying from Rondomusic they may insist on a case purchase as well for posting it in, upping the price a bit. The cases are very good quality and don't really cost that much, so it might be well worth doing it as it will save you hunting for one here. Still, the prices are so stupidly cheap that it's still very good value.[/quote]
Let me know if you ever consider selling one

[quote name='Chris2112' post='1054177' date='Dec 10 2010, 03:51 PM']I think this picture of my first Kubicki Ex Factor really captures just how lightweight and chuckable they are...



I like how if you look in the mirror you can see the back of the neck, and how wonderfully comfortable it is. To think I was without an Ex Factor for a couple of years, absolute madness. Never again...[/quote]
I love it, looks great!
Where would I get one in the UK?
Not sure whether I could afford it though, but who knows,
once us bass nuts try something, we always seem to come up with the dosh somehow!

For sale is my not very used Ibanez SRX 505 5-string bass.
It is excellent condition apart from a hairline crack in the paintwork on the base of the guitar, you really have to look hard to see it, and I don't think it will ever spread or get worse, in fact, I had the bass a few weeks before even I noticed it.
It very easy to play for a 'fiver' and for the price, would make a good choice for someone considering a 5-string bass for the first time.
Asking price £100 collected, £125 posted.
I am based in Borehamwood, Herts

[quote name='derrenleepoole' post='1054384' date='Dec 10 2010, 06:50 PM']I have a two shortie SX basses, and they're absolutely fab Both of mine were bought from here, so it might be worthwhile putting up an items wanted thread. It's worth noting that there's a difference between the normal SX range and the Junior range which also comes in short scale. You want the normal range. The Junior range isn't necessarily bad, but the normal range is better.

If you're buying from Rondomusic they may insist on a case purchase as well for posting it in, upping the price a bit. The cases are very good quality and don't really cost that much, so it might be well worth doing it as it will save you hunting for one here. Still, the prices are so stupidly cheap that it's still very good value.[/quote]
If they had the old style headstock, I would probably order one.
I know looks aint everything, but have you seen the new ones?
I don't think I could live with it.
Unbelievably awful!!!!

[quote name='paul h' post='1054324' date='Dec 10 2010, 05:41 PM']IIRC I had to pay somewhere around £30 on top.

It might be worth searching for a short scale Jim Deacon in the UK. They may or may not be, made in the same factory as SX. Nobody seems to be able to confirm the fact. However I have owned two SX's and now have a JD and they are remarkably similar.[/quote]
Which models did you have, and were they all short scale?
What did you think of them, and are they quite light?
cheers

[quote name='casapete' post='1054154' date='Dec 10 2010, 03:28 PM']Having broken my arm/shoulder a couple of years back, I know what you're going through.

+1 for the Rees - tried one at a show a while ago and it felt great.
Agreed with comments on Hohner B2A - nice n light but the neck that much further to your left makes it a bit of a stretch.
(Guess this could be remedied with the Steinberger device which attaches to the neck strap button but they are rare as hens teeth.)
Great to hear of a bit of Dano love too! My Dano Longhorn is really light & quite well balanced. Great for long
gigs - only one sound really, but its a good un.

Would recommend some good massage to help things along too - worked well for me.
Good luck.[/quote]
Yes, I agree with the massage idea, but was wondering what they mean by "extras" in the ads that I look at.

This is a follow up to my other post, where I am looking for lightweight bass.

[b]SX SHORT SCALE BASS[/b] I have heard that they play and sound good, and are also very light.
Any idea where I might be able to pick one up? the only ones I have seen advertised in the UK are normally long-scale.
I have considered buying direct from the States, but all the new ones have that hideous headstock on them because Fender bullied them into changing the original shape.
If I did import one, does anyone know how much import tax would be added?
They cost around $140.

[quote name='derrenleepoole' post='1054030' date='Dec 10 2010, 01:57 PM']I made the move to short scale basses for the same reason as the OP, and I've never regretted it, ever. After 20 years of playing it was the right move to do. I did hover over it for ages though, but now know it's the right choice for me. I use two SX basses, a P and a J which I've modded slightly because they were so cheap. I can get all the tone I need from them just as I could out of the bigger brothers. No contest.[/quote]
I've definately considered the SX short scale models, as I have heard that they play and sound really good, and are very light.
Any idea where I might be able to pick one up? the only ones I have seen advertised in the UK are normally long-scale.
I have considered buying direct from the States, but all the new ones have that hideous headstock on them because Fender bullied them into changing the original shape.
If I did import one, does anyone know how much import tax would be added?
They cost around $140.

[quote name='urb' post='1053911' date='Dec 10 2010, 11:48 AM']I may be biased but my two Sei basses are very lightweight - mainly because they are made of ash and maple - so I think body woods are definitely a factor here - my trusty old 1990 Thumb bass was made of Bubinga and wenge and weighed a ton and the longer I played it, the more I noticed the weight and its affect on my left shoulder and how it was beginning to hurt after long rehearsals and gigs. Loads of great suggestions here but going down the custom route and getting a bass made with lightweight woods could be the best possible way to sort this situation out in the long term. Just my thoughts.

M[/quote]

I might look into a custom made bass, thanks for the idea.
Did a four hour rehearsal last night with my bubinga corvette, suffering big time now!
It's the heaviest guitar I've ever picked up!
But it plays and sounds wonderful!