TRBboy Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Just wondered if anyone's got any opinions about these, and also if anyone knows what the weight is? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 Not a popular model then....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1372679835' post='2128395'] Not a popular model then....... [/quote] Hi, I owned a SR 605 up until about 3 weeks ago, I used it as a gigging back up to my SR 1205. It is a tremendous instrument and I cannot praise them enough....they are very tactile and have to be played to be appreciated as pictures don't just don't do them justice. The design is just so well thought out. Supremely playable, great elecs & pups, wonderful punchy tones ...great hardware. Mine weighed under 8lbs, tremendous for a 5 string bass. Highly recomended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 Many thanks for that cloudburst! I kind of thought they'd bea little lighter than that due to the thin body, but not exactly heavy nonetheless. How does the the 605 compare to your 1205? If you don't mind me asking, how come you moved the 605 on? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1372700789' post='2128806'] Many thanks for that cloudburst! I kind of thought they'd bea little lighter than that due to the thin body, but not exactly heavy nonetheless. How does the the 605 compare to your 1205? If you don't mind me asking, how come you moved the 605 on? Cheers. [/quote] No worries! I was really impressed by the quality of the 605 - the woodworking, fit & finish was perfect. The sculptured swamp Ash body was beautifully executed. The 605 was almost as good as the 1205 - not a huge difference in quality. I moved it on as I needed a four string P type bass for a new rock project, and during these fiscal times I am operating under a strict "one out, one in" policy. Great bass.Try one out, I quite liked the look of them, - but as soon as I got hands on I totally loved it. For what its worth I think Ibanez have totally smashed it with the SR design..perfect balance, sound and playability. Edited July 1, 2013 by White Cloud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I bought one (used) to supplement my 505. Really like the natural ash body, and it has the mid frequency switch which the 505 (mine is an older one) doesn't. Absolutely love it, as I do the 505. The 505 has half rounds on it which I put on to try and tame it a bit. The 605 has rounds on and I'm liking it like that, doesn't seem quite as trebley as the 505, which suits me well. I don't find it at all heavy, but then when you're my weight a few extra pounds makes little difference. Superb instrument at a cracking good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) Thanks again guys, very helpful! How do you find the B string? I haven't played a 5 string Soundgear for a couple of years, but I seem to remember finding the B string a little rattly and floppy. Since then however, I have started playing much more lightly and using lighter gauge strings. Basically, I love my two Sandbergs but they are exactly the same, just different colours. I'm just wondering if I would be better to sell one and get something else to give me a bit of variety. It would need to be 34" scale, light, comfortable, and with a slim neck. ....... Which is why I was eyeing the Soundgears up (although I have liked the look of the 605 since it came out). Edited July 1, 2013 by TRBboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1372713263' post='2129137'] Thanks again guys, very helpful! How do you find the B string? I haven't played a 5 string Soundgear for a couple of years, but I seem to remember finding the B string a little rattly and floppy. Since then however, I have started playing much more lightly and using lighter gauge strings. Basically, I love my two Sandbergs but they are exactly the same, just different colours. I'm just wondering if I would be better to sell one and get something else to give me a bit of variety. It would need to be 34" scale, light, comfortable, and with a slim neck. ....... Which is why I was eyeing the Soundgears up (although I have liked the look of the 605 since it came out). [/quote] I just cant live with 35" scale basses...period. I must admit I had reservations about 34" scale length 5 string basses...but I found the low B on both the 605 and the 1205 to be fantastic - tight and on the money. trust me, these basses sound really great live..the low B is killer. I play with a low action and play a lot of fast finger style with a reasonably light touch...these basses are excellent for this. This is wholly subjective, but I prefer the inherent tone of the 605 over the 505 - tighter/punchier mid range...less pronounced low end response. Believe it or not it actually reminds me of the tone I had with a Steinberger XL back in the 80's. The 1205 has a different sound again...it doesn't really impress at low volume but is very impressive when cranked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 I used to only play 35" 5ers, and usually found the B a bit crappy on 34" 5ers. Then I discovered Sandberg and realized that you can have a GREAT B string on a 34" scale bass, you just have to find the right one. Suddenly, my trusty TRB's felt big and clumsy by comparison and disappeared soon after. I really wish there was a decent music shop nearby that stocked them, I think I would have to a/b one with my Sandberg before making a decision. They look and sound good though. .... Just wish there were more good quality YouTube vids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1372791081' post='2130100'] I used to only play 35" 5ers, and usually found the B a bit crappy on 34" 5ers. Then I discovered Sandberg and realized that you can have a GREAT B string on a 34" scale bass, you just have to find the right one. Suddenly, my trusty TRB's felt big and clumsy by comparison and disappeared soon after. I really wish there was a decent music shop nearby that stocked them, I think I would have to a/b one with my Sandberg before making a decision. They look and sound good though. .... Just wish there were more good quality YouTube vids! [/quote] When I set out to buy a 5 string I wanted a TRB, absolutely set my heart on one - tried it and just could not get on with it at all. Don't know why but it just killed my fretting hand. Huge disappointment as I love Yamaha & the TRB looked killer. Tried a 605 instead, had seen pictures online & thought it looked okay, saw it hanging on the wall & thought the same...picked it up and played it...blew me away. They have to be played to be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Hmmmmm....... I'm in a right quandary now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 I know it's an old thread, but really tempted by one again, and I found this video on YouTube I just had to share: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaK7elkqb1w"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaK7elkqb1w[/url] GREAT playing, GREAT tone, and a GREAT bassface! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1421613347' post='2663333'] I know it's an old thread, but really tempted by one again, and I found this video on YouTube I just had to share: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaK7elkqb1w"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaK7elkqb1w[/url] GREAT playing, GREAT tone, and a GREAT bassface! [/quote] So weird but this is next on my list and I found that video today too! Love the idea of fitting it with some Aguilar DCB pickups, stringing it E-C and getting an ebony ramp fitted! My local store are doing 24 month 0% finance over £500 too, so might bite the bullet before it ends on 8th of February! This is a really great bass for the money. I've played one extensively and need to get one to call my own now :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1421615577' post='2663375'] So weird but this is next on my list and I found that video today too! Love the idea of fitting it with some Aguilar DCB pickups, stringing it E-C and getting an ebony ramp fitted! My local store are doing 24 month 0% finance over £500 too, so might bite the bullet before it ends on 8th of February! This is a really great bass for the money. I've played one extensively and need to get one to call my own now :-) [/quote] That does sound like a good deal! I've been keeping an eye out for a used one, but they don't seem to appear very often. Maybe because they're good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingleMalt Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Mine weighs 3.7 KG according to the bathroom scales. It is slightly neck heavy but not enough to cause any problems or discomfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1421662240' post='2663615'] That does sound like a good deal! I've been keeping an eye out for a used one, but they don't seem to appear very often. Maybe because they're good? [/quote] Bit the bullet and bought it today. £16 a month at 0% interest, which is nothing really. I'm going to restring it over the next few days. Really happy with it so far though :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1422195136' post='2669686'] Bit the bullet and bought it today. £16 a month at 0% interest, which is nothing really. I'm going to restring it over the next few days. Really happy with it so far though :-) [/quote] Man let me know it gets on with the high C - I've been planning to do that myself when I get the cash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 £16 a month?! Where from? And what's the final amount? Cheers Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1422195136' post='2669686'] Bit the bullet and bought it today. £16 a month at 0% interest, which is nothing really. I'm going to restring it over the next few days. Really happy with it so far though :-) [/quote] Nice one mate, hope you enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1422207295' post='2669850'] £16 a month?! Where from? And what's the final amount? Cheers Alex [/quote] The shop I work at offers 0% interest on instruments over £500 but it finishes next week (hence making the decision to apply for the finance today!). You pay 25% deposit on acceptance as an initial deposit and then the remaining amount over 24 months. I paid £126 today and then 24 payments of £15.70 which is £503 in total. Bargain really :-) Edited January 25, 2015 by skej21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 [quote name='Hector' timestamp='1422204081' post='2669808'] Man let me know it gets on with the high C - I've been planning to do that myself when I get the cash! [/quote] Plays like an absolute dream :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.