Kubickiboy Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Are these basses as good as people seem to think they are? Or is it just because they're really good value for a 6 string? I've never played one so if you have tried one/got one then what do you think of them? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I like an SR505 I played - had a bit of a Warwick growl going on with it to be honest. They are a good value 6 string AND they do sound good. Same goes for the BTB556 really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Nimrod Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 [quote name='Machines' post='120572' date='Jan 15 2008, 07:22 AM']I like an SR505 I played - had a bit of a Warwick growl going on with it to be honest. They are a good value 6 string AND they do sound good. Same goes for the BTB556 really.[/quote] I'd agree, the higher end SR basses are excellent, the BTB's are good too, but they have a 35" scale. As to the SR506, I'm not sure if there's a better 6 for the money (new). String spacing is 16.5mm, check that you like it this close, it ain't a Warwick Broadneck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kubickiboy Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 [quote name='David Nimrod' post='120574' date='Jan 15 2008, 08:28 AM']I'd agree, the higher end SR basses are excellent, the BTB's are good too, but they have a 35" scale. As to the SR506, I'm not sure if there's a better 6 for the money (new). String spacing is 16.5mm, check that you like it this close, it ain't a Warwick Broadneck [/quote] Thanks for that. I actually went and bought one in the end, and it's a cracker. The string spacing and neck dimensions are great, but I'm still getting my head round the C string which at the moment is getting in the way...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 good choice, i love my 500, sounds awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 [quote name='lowhand_mike' post='189751' date='May 1 2008, 02:25 PM']good choice, i love my 500, sounds awesome[/quote] +1. Never played the 6 string but the SR500 is fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 How much are these? I have an sr1000 4 string which I've had since 1990 & love the sound of it & looking for a 5 or 6 stringer in a few months but don't wanna spend loads as I have other things I need to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kubickiboy Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 [quote name='xgsjx' post='190024' date='May 1 2008, 09:18 PM']How much are these? I have an sr1000 4 string which I've had since 1990 & love the sound of it & looking for a 5 or 6 stringer in a few months but don't wanna spend loads as I have other things I need to buy.[/quote] Got mine for £429 from Sound Control Leeds. Cheap as chips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tait Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 [quote name='Kubickiboy' post='190199' date='May 2 2008, 01:14 AM']Got mine for £429 from Sound Control Leeds. Cheap as chips.[/quote] where do you buy your chips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 (edited) two elephants and a cymbal fall off a cliff Edited May 6, 2008 by lowhand_mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumpet_tramp Posted May 6, 2008 Share Posted May 6, 2008 [quote name='lowhand_mike' post='189751' date='May 1 2008, 02:25 PM']i love my 500, sounds awesome[/quote] and i love my 900, which they don't make anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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