What would You choose ?

[nilorius]

What bass would You choose for free, between these 2 brands - good Ibanez that You like or good Fender that You also like? Only the models that are currently in production !!!

[Lozz196]

Fender all the way for me - US Professional II Precision.

 

If Custom Shop or Masterbuilt models fell into this I’d be very happy.

Edited December 27, 2022 by Lozz196

[ezbass]

Hmm, without any specific requirements to guide my hand, probably a Fender, if only for the resale value and most likely a Performer Mustang. However, I am tempted by the headless, short scale, Ibanez offering (swap out those pickups for Nordy Big Singles), but the big F still wins the day if only one is allowed, for the reason stated.

[lozkerr]

I've had my eye on a five-string Precision for a while. I particularly like this one.

[Cato]

Depends on the exact models, but generally

 

Ibanez =lightweight, thin neck, modern sound

 

Fender = varying weight, chunkier necks, classic sound.

 

I'd expect both to be of pretty much equal decent quality at the eqivalant price points, so I suppose it comes down to whether you want that vintage or  modern feel and sound.

Edited December 27, 2022 by Cato

[thodrik]

If offered for free, definitely a Fender Custom Shop which I would then try to sell. I would then use the funds from the sale to pay for some floor insulation and a new oil tank. 

[TheGreek]

Not a huge Fender fan TBH but I haven't seen a new Ibanez that I liked in ages. 

 

I am drawn to the Dimension 5 currently,  if it's free I'll take it,  otherwise I'm sure I'll get over it. 

[Dad3353]

I don't think Fender offer instruments to suit my tastes/style, but Ibanez have this, which would please me greatly...

 

Ibanez SRH500F-NNF...
 

Edited December 27, 2022 by Dad3353

[nilorius]

8 minutes ago, thodrik said:

If offered for free, definitely a Fender Custom Shop which I would then try to sell. I would then use the funds from the sale to pay for some floor insulation and a new oil tank. 

Nope, i didn' meant Fender custom shop.

[Ed_S]

I own both and I like them for different reasons, so it's a tricky one.

 

8 minutes ago, lozkerr said:

I've had my eye on a five-string Precision for a while. I particularly like this one.

 

Actually that's a good call - a USA Pro II Precision V would be a cool free gift. Olympic white and rosewood for me, though.

[Doctor J]

Ibanez, if I want something which reflects that life continued after 1965, purely because they keep evolving and the Japanese stuff is always superbly built. Whatever the top 4 string SR is at the moment will do very nicely. If I want something Fendery, I'd build it myself with Warmoth bits.

 

 

Edited December 27, 2022 by Doctor J

[thodrik]

23 minutes ago, nilorius said:

Nope, i didn' meant Fender custom shop.

Ok then. Probably the Ultra Jazz then. Probably five strings. Probably sunburst. Probably would still get sold.

[40hz]

Fender all the way. As much as I respect Ibanez quality, tonally, they're too Vanilla for me.

[SteveXFR]

I've got 3 P basses and quite happy with them so I'll have an Ibanez EHB1505.

[PaulThePlug]

My Dream Mash Up!..

SR with Passive Single P

Pebble Body 'n Slender Neck, Jazz Nut... Single P Hole (Ha Ha!) Pickup can than be swapped out to ya hearts content...

Edited December 27, 2022 by PaulThePlug

[Dan Dare]

Whichever is most expensive. I already own a couple of Fenders that I'm very happy with, so would be looking to sell it on for as much as I could get for it 😉

[SumOne]

It is along the lines of Harley vs Suzuki motorbikes, each good in their own way but quite different - 'best' depends what you are after. 

 

If you want the Fender style I'd consider the competition more between options like Fender vs G&L & Lakland &  Sandberg. If modern style then Basses like Ibanez vs Dingwall & Strandberg & MTD. 

 

 

 

 

[SubsonicSimpleton]

If its for free I would take a Fender PB - mainly because it would be the right fit sonically and aesthetically for the things I like.

 

Nothing wrong with Ibanez, in playability terms their design evolutions over trad Fender/Gibson offerings are great for many people, but the neck profiles on the ones I've played have been too skinny for my taste.

[Jonesy]

I prefer the look of more traditional basses, so it'll be a Fender for me please. 

 

Either the LPB Tony Franklin fretless or a pro 2 precision in dark night would be lovely 😊

Edited December 27, 2022 by Jonesy

[nilorius]

1 hour ago, Dan Dare said:

Whichever is most expensive. I already own a couple of Fenders that I'm very happy with, so would be looking to sell it on for as much as I could get for it 😉

So You would want Ibanez GWB1005 ? It costs a lot and is very rare.

Edited December 27, 2022 by nilorius

[MichaelDean]

I'd be going to the Fender Mod Shop and get a PJ made up. 

[nilorius]

29 minutes ago, MichaelDean said:

I'd be going to the Fender Mod Shop and get a PJ made up. 

Nop, no mod shop, just regular mods.

[Steve Browning]

Of the current models on the website, I'd go for a Nate Mendel Precision.

[kodiakblair]

Can't see anything Ibanez I fancy so that just leaves Fender.

 

The 51 Paisley slab body would do but it's custom shop and some moron thought covering up the wallpaper with ashtrays and a scratchplate was a good idea 🙁

Guess I'm going for the AV II 54 in vintage blonde.

[casapete]

I’ve played Fenders for over 40 years, and they remain my favourite electric basses.

Ibanez stuff rarely appeals to me for some reason - probably due to their aesthetics

as I’m sure they make fine instruments. Quite like the retro Talman electrics, but 

can’t see me deviating from Fender.

 

However! I really love my little Ibanez short scale acoustic electric. It’s the PNB14E 

model, and is a superb little bass, especially for the price. I tend to use it for most

of my acoustic duo stuff now, which puts my big old Washburn AB20 out to grass

for the foreseeable I think.