Spyke Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Well, after having my Yamaha RBX374 (can't remember the letters hahaha) for nearly 2 years and my Ibanez SRX705 for a year I decided to add to the family, now this was blind faith, I bought the Sr500 in May and didn't really know what to expect of an Ibanez 4 string. Well, I bought it off the net and when I came home from college a few days later, I heard from my useless non metal loving sister that it came a few days ago when I was asleep. BEATCH!!!!! Got it out the box and it was smaller and lighter than I thought, my Yamaha is very heavy and chunky and my SRX isn't that light either. So, light, very good. But I fell in love with the neck, ibanez necks are very slim so I heard and bloody hell they are, brilliant! Being hyperflexible in my left hand, it made way for some very odd abilities to sprout I could not manage on my Yamaha. So, its already got some history, passed my Rockschool Bass Grade 1 with it (3rd highest score so if this bass isn't a good omen hell knows what is!!!) Gigged at the local amphitheatre with it. It is now my main bass but if I ever get tempted to buy another bass. What's the best kind to go for? I'd sell my soul or a kidney, or a tooth for a Rickenbacker 4003 but I wont ever be able to afford one... So, I like slim necks I use a pick and play quite roughly, I'd like to get something where you don't need pro wrestler strength to hold down a string as well but I suppose mods can sort that issue anyway. So, my fine comrades of bass. Ibanez SR500 = godly bass, good sound, good feel, its light and well, I like it. I know some people like to get certain parts replaced or finetuned to optimize the ability of the instrument for any new bass, I'm not one of them because i'm a noob. If there's anyone who is familiar with Ibanez basses and can suggest anything I can get done to improve its godliness, hit me with all you got! Otherwise, try to bribe me with fancy basses. But if you post any Rickenbackers... I'll cry. Seriously... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I am hardly an Ibanez expert, but I really like their basses. I have the SR1205 - the holy grail of Ibanez 5 strings - and I am in the process of upgrading the electronics. The bridge looks like it might be able to be replaced with a Badass, but I'm not convinced it is necessary. The electronics are, sadly, weak and NEED to be changed. But my SR1205 is over ten years old. If I remember correctly, the SR range now has Bartolini pickups. I think you may find that Ibanez have already upgraded their basses so that you don't need to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Show us some pics of your no.1 bass, then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 (edited) I'm no expert either. Recently bought the SR300. Got to say it is the most comfortable bass I've owned. Saying that I've only had 2 other basses before! Seriously I love it. Edited September 6, 2009 by RichB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 (edited) I've had a SR400 in natural mahogany for a few years. It has PJ pickups, is active, sounds and plays fantastic. I wasn't keen on the Bartolini soap bar sound. The only thing I changed was the strings. It came with Elixir and I've but Bass Centre Stadiums on it. Fantastic sound. Oh I've changed the battery a few times as well Edited September 6, 2009 by TimR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyke Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 pics? Well I'll have to fish out some where I don't like look a complete prick loL!! Will fish out some more later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tait Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 [quote name='Spyke' post='591152' date='Sep 6 2009, 02:07 AM']Ibanez SR500 = godly bass, good sound, good feel, its light and well, I like it.[/quote] couldn't have put it better myself! and i've talked about how much i love my ibanez so many times i sometimes get bored of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I scored a quick 'buy it now' Ibby SR505 on ebay for £180 the other night. It has the Barts too. Just waiting on postage at the mo. I tired a SR505 in Exeter Mansons a few years back and have never been able to shift the experience out my head, despite owning a lovely Lakland JO5. So at £180 it was worth another argument with the wife! and taking her out for a meal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spyke Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 £180 FOR A 505? Bloody hell! lol I had to fork out £410 XD Gonna replace the strings once they come in the post in the next few days because its recently been looking a right state. I'm not exactly gentle and when I do exercises I go all out guitarist shredding. Its impractical to even mention shred and bass together but it gets me fingers and me arms working! At a price of strings, will get a picture of their state sometime. Fun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I find when you're young the Ibby necks are great & allow a lot of flexibility, but I'm finding the slim neck uncomfortable for holding chords or octaves (or anything that requires a little pressure). This is due to me getting old tho & can't fault anything else about my SR1000. The pick ups say USA C1 on them and I haven't a scooby what they are, but I like the sound & other than getting a thicker neck on it, I can't think of any upgrades that I'd do. Maybe a Hipshot? I've had mine for nearly 20 years & the only thing I change on it is the strings. Although I've thought about a few things & then thought, Naah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Wow got my ebay SR505 today-bloody marvellous! Very smooth & those Barts make a nice phat but defined sound...all in all very impressed purchase! Just the sound as i remembered in the music shop from years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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