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ibanez sr505 - thoughts?

domhatch

howdy. etiennejvr has one of these up for sale in the classifieds and it's just about right in my price bracket. not being much of a bass fundi, i was wondering what you denizens of the deep and low thought of this particular instrument. i've read a few reviews, and the consensus seems to be that it's very versatile and sounds great. it sure is a looker and, while i didn't initially think i'd go for a 5-string, i think i could possibly make an exception in this case.

thoughts n feedback appreciated
dh|

Big-G

I'm about and about at moment, so can't see the ad or price, but just wanted to share my experience...

My first ibanez was an SR400, and it was a brilliant bass for the money. I then upgraded to an SR705 which was my first 5 string, and it performed fantastically. The SR necks are thin so easy to play, and the electronics etc are usually of very decent quality, and I never had any issues with them. My only criticism of the SR range is that the string spacing can be a little too close, which can make certain styles difficult to play, but that's the trade-off for a fast and playable neck.

I'd say if the price is right go for it. It would be a great step into the depths of 5 string bass. If you can't play 5 string on one of these, you'll never play 5 string! ?

Regards
G!

IceCreamMan

at the price including case you cant really go wrong imho.

Ibanez make great instruments, have no experience with this particular model but a quick google tells me the retail price would be much much much more than the asking price.

AlanRatcliffe

It's a good, modern bass with some honest wear and at a good price. Well worth it.

Big G wrote: My only criticism of the SR range is that the string spacing can be a little too close, which can make certain styles difficult to play, but that's the trade-off for a fast and playable neck.

+1. It's a dealbreaker for me, but I'm an unashamed fat/wide neck fan and definitely in the minority - most guitarists are more comfortable on a slimmer necked bass.

Chocklit_Thunda

I started on a 5 string and now 4 strings are nothing but a breeze ?

domhatch

thanks youse guys. last bass i played was a 4-string cort, also had more-or-less a thin neck for a bass, so that doesn't worry me. and the price is great, imo. gonna get in touch and see what happens.

tks again
dh|