Davy

I'm currently playing an Ibanez SR1200 4 string but have been thinking about selling it to get a BTB 5 String. I tried one in my local music shop a while ago and really liked the way it played and sounded. The only question I have is that they are sold in EADGC tuning and I'd prefer mine in BEADG. Has anyone got restrung theirs this way and did it require any attention to the truss rod?

If I get one I might end up with 2 lightweight ashdown 1x12 cabs so it sounds like that will probably work with a di into the band's PA.

Good to know, thanks for the feedback. 😊

Anyone ever gigged with an Ashdown Original 300 amp head? I'm thinking about buying one and wondered if they are loud enough to cut it on stage with two guitars and a drummer in a rock band. Probably going to use it with a single 4 ohm cab rated at 500 watts.

I'd say it's too thin on the top. I think the problem might be that I want the best of both worlds, i.e. a nice modern sounding mid scoop on the E, A and D strings but the precision type mid boost on the G string to cut through better. I just had this theory that the precision cuts through better on the G string as it has a more solid and thicker neck than the ibanez.

So I've been using Ibanez basses as my main gigging basses for the last 10 years with the odd precision in between. I love the the neck width, the body shape, and the modern tone(both pickups on) but the only issue I have is that I find that the top end seems a little bit thin, particularly compared to a Fender Precision which always cuts through on the top end really well. I'm currently using Elixir roundwound 105 - 45 gauge strings and I was wondering what a set of flats might sound like on the Ibanez and wondered if this would help to thicken up the top end. Has anyone else had similar issues with their Ibanez and what did you try to solve it?