TRBboy Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) Ok, I know a lot of [b]Metal[/b] players choose the SR's, but does anyone here have any opinions about using them as a good all-round rock bass, covering everything from late 60's/early 70's through to now? I am particularly interested to know about the SR500/600/700 sorta models, as that is the pricepoint I would be looking at. I tried out a SR700 briefly last year and was blown away, but unfortunately just ended up noodling funk/slap (which I'm pretty poor at!), and didn't try it with a pick or playing any of the rock basslines that I usually play. There's nowhere very close to me that stocks them, so I'd appreciate your opinions/experiences. Thanks for your help. EDIT: After just looking a bit more, the SRX430 looks like a possible contender too...... any thoughts? I like the look of this one best! Edited May 31, 2011 by TRBboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMITNT Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 i have an sr1000 and i love it and yes is a pj thing is that ibanez ment to be for heavy moding ... mine has SD pickups the old one with eq swithces on the pickup!!!! and emg 2 band active preamp shaller keys plays like a dream and is the lightest bass ever ..... unfortunatelly i play 5 strings more often these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I picked up a mid 90's SR1300 last year pretty cheap, just love that neck, there's nothing else quite like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I've got an SR1000 as well! Bought it as a rock bass way back in 1990 & has been my main bass ever since. My current band is a 3-5 piece that do a mix of blues, folk, funk, jazz & anything else that doesn't fit & I also play bass occasionally at church (if I'm not on guitar duty). I've since stripped it down to the wood & oiled it & took it away from the "Rock" image. Here's a before... [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/xgsjx/2607131595/"][/url] & here's the after... [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/xgsjx/5752503160/"][/url] Still needs a waxing & a better pic than a phone one. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=134250"]Link to the process.[/url] Sound wise, I can get anything from mid focused sounds that cut thru to deep dubby bassy sounds (I've put flatwounds on to get more synth like tones). Unfortunately I've no idea how the newer ones are with the soapbar p/ups but if they're 1/2 as flexible as this, then you wont be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I've been an SR505 owner since they bought them out (5 string version of the SR500). Although I own other basses, it's still my main 'grab it' bass and gets used for everything from rock through to folk. The neck is the fastest of any production bass, the electronics are more than adequate and you can wear it all night without shoulder ache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 [quote name='xgsjx' post='1252108' date='May 31 2011, 09:55 PM']I've got an SR1000 as well! Bought it as a rock bass way back in 1990 & has been my main bass ever since. My current band is a 3-5 piece that do a mix of blues, folk, funk, jazz & anything else that doesn't fit & I also play bass occasionally at church (if I'm not on guitar duty). I've since stripped it down to the wood & oiled it & took it away from the "Rock" image. Here's a before... [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/xgsjx/2607131595/"][/url] & here's the after... [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/xgsjx/5752503160/"][/url] Still needs a waxing & a better pic than a phone one. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=134250"]Link to the process.[/url] Sound wise, I can get anything from mid focused sounds that cut thru to deep dubby bassy sounds (I've put flatwounds on to get more synth like tones). Unfortunately I've no idea how the newer ones are with the soapbar p/ups but if they're 1/2 as flexible as this, then you wont be disappointed.[/quote] Wow, that after looks the dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysbass Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I have an SR600 (bought new last year) and I'd say it's a very good all-round bass - I posted a full review of it on BC a few weeks ago. Have to say I don't play metal, but I'm into a variety of different genres and find this bass takes it all in its stride. I'm currently playing in an unsigned indie originals band, where (if only from a visual perspective) something from Fender or Gibson would perhaps be more typical? But I tend to unconsciously ignore things like that and am happy that the SR600 delivers the sounds I need as well as being incredibly comforable to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 [quote name='PURPOLARIS' post='1252122' date='May 31 2011, 10:09 PM']Wow, that after looks the dogs.[/quote] if I understand this turn of phrase correctly, then +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrig Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) I've owned many basses over the last few years, including USA precisions & jazzes, Warwicks, Musicman, etc. A bad back forced me to buy a lighter bass, and I went for a SR500. I love it so much now, that it's the only one I ever pick up, apart from the SR505 I added a few weeks later. They are great basses, worth far more than they cost IMO, and deliver all the sounds you will ever need for playing all kinds of music. Edited June 1, 2011 by thebrig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 [quote name='PURPOLARIS' post='1252122' date='May 31 2011, 10:09 PM']Wow, that after looks the dogs.[/quote] [quote name='MacDaddy' post='1252753' date='Jun 1 2011, 03:03 PM']if I understand this turn of phrase correctly, then +1 [/quote] Thanks guys. I actually got a surprise at the wood when I stripped it. I was 1/2 expecting to be painting the bass (or at least covering it in silver leaf). My original trade is a signwriter & my bro & dad still are, so no probs with laquering etc. Looking forward to giving it a wax. I just so happen to have a bag of bees wax pellets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 That looks awesome dude! You really got lucky with the wood on that one! Doesn't look dissimilar to the current SR600 actually..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsmokebass Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 i think you'll find ibanez basses from a decade ago or over tend to beat the crap out of the most recent series. once tried a mid 90's SR and loved it to pieces but hadnt the funds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kongo Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 Of course they'll work well in that area. Only reason you see loads of metal players with em is because they don't cost too much, but yet give you all you could want in a decent bass...Plus the name Ibanez attracts them anyway. However, they are so much more than a "metal" bass, in fact any bass can be used anywhere. I use a Yamaha TRB6II, hardly a metal bass, but I like it's playability and tone, so I use it. So yep, the SR will work for you, no matter what and yes, they really are damn good as well! :-) Think of them as the Jazz Bass of Ibanez, work horses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I use Ibanez Soundgear basses exclusively (although my Jazz project is nearing completion!). I have the older ones which were made so incredibly well; my main is a mid-90s SR1205 which I love to bits. I put EMGs in there and an EMG preamp too. I use it in my metal band, but I also use it in my rock/pop covers band. We play stuff like Deep Purple, Kiss, The Darkness and even Brian Adams. I have no problems with it at all. It doesn't do the passive Fender sound, but it does a great rock sound and isn't too bad at blues either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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