ubassman Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Don't know if you saw this http://basschat.co.uk/topic/173083-ibanez-sr-1200-vnf/ but may help - haven't found one for the Yammy but Im sure there'll be one somewhere on BC ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kulabula Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 Having re read this thread. It would seem more people are leaning towards the ibanez than the mighty yamaha. Interesting. Is it a forum of shredders?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 My SR1205 is my main gigging bass. Played through my TC Electronic rig at volume I achieve my favourite live tone ever...and I have used everything from Wal to Alembic and everything in between. The design just feels, to me, so right. I paid £800 for it a year ago and in hindsight I regard that as a total bargain. The Yamaha is also a good choice as the quality is very high...but I prefer the Ibanez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 We've had all sorts of basses through our shop and for under £1000, the ibanez SR1200 was easily the best. Nordstrands are crazy good and the finish and playability are outstanding. I've just ordered the new SR1605 based on my love of the SR1200. As you can tell from my sig, normally I'm a fender with flats man through and through but I needed a 5er that can produce any tone and be comfortable for professional gigging (pits, reading etc) and I can't find anything that is better than the ibanez for the price I paid. Can't wait for it to arrive!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lizard Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I play the ibanez, but I'm not a shredder! I mainly play Funk / RnB / Jazz / Hip Hop sort of things and it sounds lovely! I reckon it would be good for any style though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 [quote name='Mr Lizard' timestamp='1370597475' post='2103149'] I play the ibanez, but I'm not a shredder! I mainly play Funk / RnB / Jazz / Hip Hop sort of things and it sounds lovely! I reckon it would be good for any style though [/quote] The EQ gives you the option for anything. Funk, fat P-Bass, growly jazz bass etc etc etc. truly awesome basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 What's a shredder! *looks anxious* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Buy the prettiest one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I bought an SR1205 6 months ago and I think it's a fantastic bass for the money (apart from the gold hardware - black would have looked better imho). Nice fat tone, cuts through well in the mix, light, well balanced, very playable neck. I'm not a shredder either, more a funky kind of player and it really cuts the mustard for the kind of stuff I play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Although I own an Ibanez I must say that the love doesn't translate across the entire range here. I figured that a five string fretted Ibby would be a sensible choice to go with my Gary Willis. I tried one in a shop and liked it very much, so I bought one a while after. Seemed OK at home, but not quite as good as in the shop; then in a band situation it was alright, but not really what I was hoping for at all. It got moved on after that and I bought a fiver from a completely different company with totally different dimensions and sound to my GW. I'm not denigrating the SR1200 at all, but just pointing out that, although your current Ibby may be super comfortable, etc, and the 1200 may be very similar comfort wise, a completely different animal may be just what you need. A hard, but enviable choice you have to make here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 (edited) Get the Yammie! Don't know what I'm talking about, but I hate when someone loses in a voting. b, b Edited June 7, 2013 by BassTractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 [quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1370604081' post='2103283'] What's a shredder! *looks anxious* [/quote] Lol a flashy/technical show off (no offence to shredders)....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kulabula Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 Well, it's D day. Off to the big bad city (Leeds). Taking another pair of ears as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kulabula Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 I HAVE CHOSEN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 And...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1370698793' post='2104562'] And...? [/quote] Obviously the brand that cannot be mentioned. best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kulabula Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 YAMAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Good for you ! I am deeply prejudiced , but I'm sure you will get some long - term playing pleasure from one of these basses . Let us know how you get on with it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 (edited) [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1370699525' post='2104569'] Obviously the brand that cannot be mentioned. best, bert [/quote] Do you mean a R... I can't bring myself to say it ! Edited June 8, 2013 by Dingus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kulabula Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 Having A/B ed them over and over again to the best of my ability. And although the ibanez is a powerful super sleek tonal monster. The BB just has something that I like, and I can't put my finger on it. If in the future I want an active chameleon God of a bass, I will look no further than the ibanez. It is truly fantastic. But this time it was close but no cigar ................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1370700448' post='2104585'] Do you mean a R... I can't bring myself to say it ! [/quote] :-D Yup! Congrats, Andy! I'm lusting after both, but feel sure you'll just love your BB. They have so much character. Is it the 1024 you indeed went for? b, b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kulabula Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 Yup, 1024x in vintage white. On order. BOOM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kulabula Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 HAHA, amp next............ ................. .................. only joking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 (edited) [quote name='kulabula' timestamp='1370700928' post='2104598'] Having A/B ed them over and over again to the best of my ability. And although the ibanez is a powerful super sleek tonal monster. The BB just has something that I like, and I can't put my finger on it. If in the future I want an active chameleon God of a bass, I will look no further than the ibanez. It is truly fantastic. But this time it was close but no cigar ................. [/quote] If that bass is anything like the 2024 - and from what I heard , it is very similar - then it is a special bass . They sound perfect for most any kind of music you can think of , but particulaly for rock music they are monsterous . Don't forget , you can always buy an outboard preamp to play the Yamaha through if you want to experiment with the active option . Maybe you could keep an eye out for a used Yamaha NE1 ( the Nathan East signature preamp from the early 2000's ) - they were inexpensive , sounded great and would be a perfect match for your bass , I expect . Edited June 8, 2013 by Dingus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Hehe. Yeah, I know boom. Is this x about the pickguard, or is there more to it so there are sound reasons for choosing an x? b, b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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