Ibanez SR 505 or Warwick std Corvette?

JP Universe · 10-07-2011, 10:01 PM

Hi guys, i'm in the market for a new 5 string bass and i've narrowed it down to these 2 options.

It will mainly be used with a pick in a metal band however, also a bit of versatility would be nice for recording and using my fingers with my solo guitar album stuff (think Satch, Vai etc). Slapping is not a requirement in the forseeable future.

Thoughts? Budget i'm looking for is anywhere from $4 - $800 if you wanted to recommend anything else. Thanks as always

Djent · 10-08-2011, 12:07 AM

Get the Warwick

yingmin · 10-08-2011, 12:46 AM

Love Warwicks, but I've never been too into the Corvettes. For that price range, I'd probably go with the Ibanez, or a Schecter Stiletto Elite. You also might be able to score a used G&L ASAT bass for that price, which would be a great choice as well.

iron blast · 10-08-2011, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by onetimeoneplace

Get the Warwick

Agreed stronly! My Wick is incredible. The only thing that sucks are the stock pups and pre change them out for barts and you will sound like a million bucks.

JP Universe · 10-09-2011, 12:49 AM

Leaning towards the Warwick at this stage... still indecisive though

broj15 · 10-09-2011, 02:54 AM

I've never played a warwick but i've always thought they had a "beefy yet smooth" sound. I love the way ibby's feel (that neck is so thin and playable, even on a 6 string) but they always seem to lack in the sound. I suggest seeing witch feels better, but based on the sound i vote for the Wick

Thep · 10-09-2011, 08:23 AM

I cant help but to

at all of these suggestions.

TemjinStrife · 10-09-2011, 02:23 PM

I actually prefer the SR505

Never really got on with a lot of Warwicks that weren't $5k custom shop pieces.

Play both and figure out what you like. They're pretty different design-wise; Warwicks typically have huge necks, wider string spacing, and heavier bodies. SR basses have slim necks, narrower string spacing, and tend to be lightweight. Tonally, I found the SRs had less character but were more versatile as a result.

Speculum Speculorum · 10-09-2011, 06:44 PM

I actually was able to score a new SR705 for about $675 (they worked with me because it was part of a large order) and let me tell you, the instrument was a good deal lighter, and it is a lot sexier (I will be posting pictures soon. Soooooon....

RichIKE · 10-10-2011, 01:28 AM

Get The Warwick, you won't regret is. I use it for metal and everything else. Incredibly versatile.

Nagash · 10-10-2011, 07:20 AM

IMO the Ibanez looks sweeter, plays better, and has less neck dive... I have the SR500, and I regret not having bought the 505 that still hangs on the wall in the shop lol

They are very versatile as well, so... it's a matter of taste in the end.

JP Universe · 10-10-2011, 11:06 PM

Probably gonna get the SR 505. It's on the cheaper end of the price scale and i'm an Ibby guitar fanboy so has to be done haha

ericsleepless · 10-11-2011, 11:09 PM

Just go with the Warwick. Ibanez SR are so boring.

metalman_ltd · 10-12-2011, 12:35 AM

Warwick! Seriously i just played one for the first time the other day and i absolutly loved it.

Nagash · 10-12-2011, 12:35 PM

fanboyism and playability lean towards the ibby, I'd say go for it. Anyway, both are very good basses, so it's kind of a win-win

Sepultorture · 10-14-2011, 01:25 PM

if you went ibby i'd say go with the BTB series, better feels, neck trhoguh and better bart's, the MK2's sound far better than the weak MK1's

warwicks are good, but i detest the electronics and they don't sound very good acousticly, very thuddy sounding.

i throw ina vote of Ibanes BTB's

Konfyouzd · 10-14-2011, 01:28 PM

I found the string spacing on the SRs to be a bit awkward for finger stuff, but you might be different. That's just something I think you might want to look out for. If I may make a different Ibanez suggestion I would go with a BTB as I personally prefer the longer scale length on it and I also prefer the larger string spacing.

The larger spacing might be weird for you using a pick, but I'm not really sure bc I don't use picks when I play bass.

troyguitar · 10-14-2011, 10:57 PM

http://www.americanmusical.com/Item-...m_medium=feed&

These are on closeout, I'd grab one instead of the 505 or 705 if I were you. I might get one myself anyway

Nagash · 10-15-2011, 05:54 AM

^ good suggestion there.

bhakan · 10-15-2011, 12:19 PM

So, not to derail this thread but I just was thinking of the same question. I'm able to find both a Warwick rockbass corvette 5 string and an SR505 used for about $300, and I'm basicly just looking to use it for recording, so tone is more important than playability. So as far as tone, which one sounds better?

JP Universe · 10-15-2011, 08:29 PM

Just missed out on an SR 505 on ebay however that SRT 805 looks good!!! Do they ship to Oz?

JP Universe · 10-15-2011, 08:33 PM

Nup, no shipping to Aus! Dammit! How about this Warwick bass? Are these made in Germany? Warwick Corvette Standard Ash Honey Violin 5 String Bass Guitar | eBay

JP Universe · 10-15-2011, 08:40 PM

.... I really want that Ibanez.... going to look into Bongo shipping service tonight

TelosHedge · 10-15-2011, 10:43 PM

i vote for you getting an SR505 cus i'm selling one!

MaxOfMetal · 10-15-2011, 11:17 PM

If you get a good Corvette Standard (they're more hit or miss than many believe Gibson to be these days) it'll knock that SR out of the park. Twice. Though, the SR505s have been a lot more consistent when it comes to quality. I know that most I've gotten my hands on have been pretty nice. Nothing amazing, but pretty damn nice.

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10-07-2011, 10:01 PM	#1
JP Universe Giggity Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Down Under Posts: 1,813 Thanked: 56 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Ibanez SR 505 or Warwick std Corvette? Hi guys, i'm in the market for a new 5 string bass and i've narrowed it down to these 2 options. It will mainly be used with a pick in a metal band however, also a bit of versatility would be nice for recording and using my fingers with my solo guitar album stuff (think Satch, Vai etc). Slapping is not a requirement in the forseeable future. Thoughts? Budget i'm looking for is anywhere from $4 - $800 if you wanted to recommend anything else. Thanks as always

10-08-2011, 12:07 AM	#2
Djent Obviously! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Glenside, PA Posts: 712 Thanked: 70 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Get the Warwick Drop D is for people who don't know how to play a ....ing guitar. Drop E? Well, that's a whole other story... formerly onetimeoneplace

10-08-2011, 12:46 AM	#3
yingmin Parker über alles Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,779 Thanked: 16 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Love Warwicks, but I've never been too into the Corvettes. For that price range, I'd probably go with the Ibanez, or a Schecter Stiletto Elite. You also might be able to score a used G&L ASAT bass for that price, which would be a great choice as well. I have a problem cn this mod ke the eicoli and the infantry cn a blow dies what can make? excused for the errors but are Italian

10-11-2011, 11:09 PM	#13
ericsleepless 5tring Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 130 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just go with the Warwick. Ibanez SR are so boring. RichIKE likes this. www.facebook.com/ericsleepless www.youtube.com/ericsleepless www.soundcloud.com/ericsleepless

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10-09-2011, 12:49 AM	#5
JP Universe Giggity Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Down Under Posts: 1,813 Thanked: 56 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Leaning towards the Warwick at this stage... still indecisive though

10-09-2011, 02:54 AM	#6
broj15 SS.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The middle of a corn field, IN Posts: 1,443 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I've never played a warwick but i've always thought they had a "beefy yet smooth" sound. I love the way ibby's feel (that neck is so thin and playable, even on a 6 string) but they always seem to lack in the sound. I suggest seeing witch feels better, but based on the sound i vote for the Wick

10-09-2011, 08:23 AM	#7
Thep Blast & Sweep Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,678 Thanked: 28 Feedback Score: 13 reviews	I cant help but to at all of these suggestions.

10-09-2011, 02:23 PM	#8
TemjinStrife Power Metal Cellist Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Manhattan, NY Posts: 4,029 Thanked: 27 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I actually prefer the SR505 Never really got on with a lot of Warwicks that weren't $5k custom shop pieces. Play both and figure out what you like. They're pretty different design-wise; Warwicks typically have huge necks, wider string spacing, and heavier bodies. SR basses have slim necks, narrower string spacing, and tend to be lightweight. Tonally, I found the SRs had less character but were more versatile as a result.

10-09-2011, 06:44 PM	#9
Speculum Speculorum SS.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 882 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I actually was able to score a new SR705 for about $675 (they worked with me because it was part of a large order) and let me tell you, the instrument was a good deal lighter, and it is a lot sexier (I will be posting pictures soon. Soooooon....

10-10-2011, 01:28 AM	#10
RichIKE Thall Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 322 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Get The Warwick, you won't regret is. I use it for metal and everything else. Incredibly versatile.

10-10-2011, 07:20 AM	#11
Nagash Is a bad man Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Strasbourg, France Posts: 831 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	IMO the Ibanez looks sweeter, plays better, and has less neck dive... I have the SR500, and I regret not having bought the 505 that still hangs on the wall in the shop lol They are very versatile as well, so... it's a matter of taste in the end.

10-10-2011, 11:06 PM	#12
JP Universe Giggity Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Down Under Posts: 1,813 Thanked: 56 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Probably gonna get the SR 505. It's on the cheaper end of the price scale and i'm an Ibby guitar fanboy so has to be done haha

10-12-2011, 12:35 AM	#14
metalman_ltd ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 347 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Warwick! Seriously i just played one for the first time the other day and i absolutly loved it. BACK TO THE GRAVE

10-14-2011, 10:57 PM	#18
troyguitar SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bloomsburg, PA Posts: 7,389 Thanked: 63 $troyguitar is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $troyguitar is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $troyguitar is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $troyguitar is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $troyguitar is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $troyguitar is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $troyguitar is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 10 reviews	http://www.americanmusical.com/Item-...m_medium=feed& These are on closeout, I'd grab one instead of the 505 or 705 if I were you. I might get one myself anyway BigPhi84 likes this. American Metal with real singing!

10-12-2011, 12:35 PM	#15
Nagash Is a bad man Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Strasbourg, France Posts: 831 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	fanboyism and playability lean towards the ibby, I'd say go for it. Anyway, both are very good basses, so it's kind of a win-win

10-14-2011, 01:25 PM	#16
Sepultorture Murder Machine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oshawa, ON, Canada Posts: 4,531 Thanked: 36 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	if you went ibby i'd say go with the BTB series, better feels, neck trhoguh and better bart's, the MK2's sound far better than the weak MK1's warwicks are good, but i detest the electronics and they don't sound very good acousticly, very thuddy sounding. i throw ina vote of Ibanes BTB's Konfyouzd, Bigfan and sovereignsoviet like this. BEARDS: They Instantly Turn Any Man Into A Badass, It's Like Having Machine Guns On Your Face

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Konfyouzd Dread-I Master Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mars Posts: 15,507 Thanked: 191 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I found the string spacing on the SRs to be a bit awkward for finger stuff, but you might be different. That's just something I think you might want to look out for. If I may make a different Ibanez suggestion I would go with a BTB as I personally prefer the longer scale length on it and I also prefer the larger string spacing. The larger spacing might be weird for you using a pick, but I'm not really sure bc I don't use picks when I play bass. "... and on either side of the river was the tree of life. The leaves of this tree were for the healing of nations." "He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle and the herb for the service of man." "Lifes too short to hate Floyd Roses."

10-15-2011, 05:54 AM	#19
Nagash Is a bad man Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Strasbourg, France Posts: 831 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^ good suggestion there.

10-15-2011, 12:19 PM	#20
bhakan SS.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 710 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So, not to derail this thread but I just was thinking of the same question. I'm able to find both a Warwick rockbass corvette 5 string and an SR505 used for about $300, and I'm basicly just looking to use it for recording, so tone is more important than playability. So as far as tone, which one sounds better?

10-15-2011, 08:29 PM	#21
JP Universe Giggity Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Down Under Posts: 1,813 Thanked: 56 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Just missed out on an SR 505 on ebay however that SRT 805 looks good!!! Do they ship to Oz?

10-15-2011, 08:33 PM	#22
JP Universe Giggity Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Down Under Posts: 1,813 Thanked: 56 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Nup, no shipping to Aus! Dammit! How about this Warwick bass? Are these made in Germany? Warwick Corvette Standard Ash Honey Violin 5 String Bass Guitar \| eBay

10-15-2011, 08:40 PM	#23
JP Universe Giggity Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Down Under Posts: 1,813 Thanked: 56 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	.... I really want that Ibanez.... going to look into Bongo shipping service tonight

10-15-2011, 10:43 PM	#24
TelosHedge Enjoys Chicken. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 354 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 11 reviews	i vote for you getting an SR505 cus i'm selling one!

10-15-2011, 11:17 PM	#25
MaxOfMetal Likes trem wankery. • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 21,202 Thanked: 89 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	If you get a good Corvette Standard (they're more hit or miss than many believe Gibson to be these days) it'll knock that SR out of the park. Twice. Though, the SR505s have been a lot more consistent when it comes to quality. I know that most I've gotten my hands on have been pretty nice. Nothing amazing, but pretty damn nice. Need help with setting up a trem? Need info on your Ibby? Live in Milwaukee? Please feel free to message me. New Rules. Read Them.

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