Linus27 Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Has anyone got or played the Ibanez SHH500F fretless bass? I really like the look of them and think it might make a nice addition to my fretless Stingray, Jazz and Precision. The Piezo pickup will be something different to what I already have and from what I've read, they make a nice warm, round acoustic tone. Anyone got one and care to share their thoughts? Good basses, nice to play, sound, build quality etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyaber Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 I've tied to attach a youtube clip of these being played. Nice tone. I have a sr300 and the neck finish is superb. The neck itself is nice and slinky much like a mm Sterling or a Jazz Ibanez SRH Semi-Hollow featuring Benjamin Shepherd - YouTube.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyaber Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Ibanez SRH Semi-Hollow featuring Benjamin Shepherd - YouTube I need to do some learning, obviously. If you search Youtube for the above you'll find a good vid of both fretted and fretless versions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pods Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 (edited) I've had one for a while. I really like it. Very woody with plenty of Mwah. The piezo tone control is really good. I like it so much I've been looking for a used Portamento to give me the all in one elec/acoustic thing (though the SRF500 sounds nearly as good for the electric thing). Hope this helps Edited January 29, 2022 by 2pods 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 (edited) Thanks everyone, it seems apart from the looks which some don't like (I personally love the looks) there are no negative comments about this bass and all the comments on the sound of it is really positive. Definitely got to get myself one. Edited January 29, 2022 by Linus27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyaber Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 I'm very tempted myself but I think I fancy something with a 30 or 32 inch scale length. I prefer the colour of the fretted model, tiger eye burst I think. As well as the sr300, I had a sr600 a while ago. The quality was as good as the USA Musicman I'd say. Why doesn't everyone hide the knobs like Rob Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pods Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 On 29/01/2022 at 15:42, andyaber said: I prefer the colour of the fretted model, tiger eye burst I think. Yeah the fretless version is definitely "Ikea Burst" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyaber Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 It would be really nice with just a natural finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 I had the fretted version and was bowled over by the quality and the sound, if only it had been 30-32" I would have had a fretted and fretless version and that would be it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyaber Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 21 minutes ago, Frank Blank said: if only it had been 30-32" Me too. Never played the SRH but the couple of SR's I've had have been so comfy to play and well built and finished. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyc Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 I played this in a shop, and liked it through certain amps, but others it really brought out the string detail that I don't like, so i'd really recommend trying it before taking the plunge: it's not a silver bullet. I don't know if you've seen it, but there's a different Ibanez with a piezo, but with some traditional Barts in addition so you can have a blend of sounds. It's the SRF700. Haven't played it so cannot compare to the SRH but I would imagine it's a more versatile beast (with a price jump to match). Not hollow body but I'm sceptical if that does anything substantial other than look good, which granted it does! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 I have an SRHF, and its pretty fabulous IMO. Quite lightweight and very slim neck, typical Ibanez neck, but that suits me. Mwah with tapewound flats is plentiful, though i have removed my LaBella Deep Talkin Black Nylon flats for some Deep Talkin whites 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyaber Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 3 hours ago, fleabag said: I have an SRHF, and its pretty fabulous IMO. Quite lightweight and very slim neck, typical Ibanez neck, but that suits me. Mwah with tapewound flats is plentiful, though i have removed my LaBella Deep Talkin Black Nylon flats for some Deep Talkin whites Hi Fleabag, What are the volume and tone like unplugged compared to a solid body? Cheers, Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Probably a tad louder unplugged than a solid unplugged, and you could play with an acoustic if they didnt play too loud Tone ? Well unplugged it has no bottom end, as you'd expect, and quite twangy, since it's not an acoustic bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pods Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 I'd say it would be about 4 x the unplugged solid bodied bass. Not mega loud, but loud enough to easily hear what you're playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyaber Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Thanks for that. I'm looking round for a bass to play when I'm too lazy to plug in, which is most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 It'll do that just nicely, although 4 times louder is pushing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pods Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Didn't say the solid bass had strings on it, did I ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyaber Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 I could sit closer. 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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