Sambrook Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Anybody got one of these, or played one? I really like the separate vol controls, and the piezo option, but I won't be able to play one before buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassist_lewis Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Just played one thus afternoon, very very nice bass. Lightweight, nice thin neck, great sounds, and it's even got lines on the side of the neck I case you're new to fretless. The only drawback I found was that the fingerboard goes up to the neck pup so slapping is awkward. Otherwise a fantastic instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippyfloop Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Played a 5 string version today & it's a good one from Ibanez. I'm going back tomorrow to try a four string that's due to arrive. Maybe spending some £. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I like the sound of these. I don't mind the extended fingerboard as I'm used to it on my hyperbass, but I'd love a 5th string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I absolutely love the look of these...what is the rrp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippyfloop Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 £619 Tried out the 4 string today, blown away. For the money it's really great. They are a little neck heavy but not by much & I'm fairly sure a strap would solve this. The bass is so light you could probably add a weight in the cavity as well. Great sustain & the piezo sounds lush. Will be great on my jazz / latin gigs. Adding the magnetic pickups gives a great fretless tone & found the treble to be better sounding than my other Ibanez basses. May get a luthier to smooth out the fretboard edges as they are a little sharp but may be ok. I really urge people to check these out. Ibanez are very hit & miss for me but this is a good one for sure. On hold for me while I sleep on it & get permission [size=4]Watch this space [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 [quote name='flippyfloop' timestamp='1403632339' post='2484766'] £619 Tried out the 4 string today, blown away. For the money it's really great.Watch this space [/quote] Watching this space with interest, tempted to purchase the 5 string....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippyfloop Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Back to the shop today for another demo. I love this bass but the one in the shop had a little dent in the back of the neck that I'm fussy about. Gonna wait for another one to come in. Did play it for a bit longer today with the other half present & she loved it as well. We both really dig the piezo tone. I heard a few demos online but sounds way better in the flesh. Kick in the magnetic pickups & great fretless tone, really like the bridge honk. I'm now also appreciating flatwounds. I could have played it for hours which is always a good sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjelkeman Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I spent an hour or two with a four string. I loved it, but then I don't know how to play a fretless. It nearly sounded good anyway. Some people who could plat fretless though tried it too (we had a bass meet recently where the distributor brought a along a few basses) and they loved em too. I think the are real winners. Awesome tone from the piezo pickup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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