Ibanez Bass - which SR models made in Japan?

ChaNce · 12-27-2006, 12:23 PM

Hey, Im looking for one of these SR Ibby 5 strings with a bubinga neck and active bartilonis. How do I know which are made in Korea versus Japan? Is the 500 series made in japan? What about the K5 (which is basically the 1305). If I want to avoid the Korean ones, which numbers do I avoid?

Mr. S · 12-27-2006, 12:25 PM

the 50X's are korean, but actually blindingly good, ive a 506 and its fantastic, i wouldnt discount korean made axe's completely

Alpo · 12-27-2006, 02:05 PM

I don't think any Ibanez basses are made in Japan. And by the way, there's nothing wrong with Korean guitars/basses

ChaNce · 12-27-2006, 03:47 PM

I know the older (96-97) Bubinga SR series were made in Japan (at least that is what I have read).

I do think that the Korean 5 series is very good, though.

Ryan · 12-27-2006, 08:17 PM

I think the customs are MIJ too; like this one:

http://www.musicgoround.com/gear/inv....asp?id=493499

leatherface2 · 12-27-2006, 10:54 PM

k5 would be cool i think

olsta · 01-11-2007, 11:39 PM

SR 1000 series are prestige and are all japanese
same with BTB models

Metal Ken · 01-11-2007, 11:52 PM

yeah, i had a BTB 500 from like, 2001 or so and it was japanese.

ChaNce · 01-23-2007, 09:12 PM

Quick update: I scored a 1992 SR885 in the laser blue. Its (of course) a 5 string, it looked pretty rough hanging on the wall at GC, it has a few scratches, but the neck is straight and the action is good (after some fiddling). I recorded some stuff, and it sounds great.

Best thing? It was hanging for 229, and I had an 87 5 string Roadstar 2 that I got 100 from them for (I think I paid 75 for it), so 129. Not bad, and the Roadstar case I kept. If anyone cares, Ill post pics, but the SOTU is on, and I have drinking to do

cypher_xl · 01-31-2007, 12:25 AM

yeah..ive played a korean SR and compared it to a china and indonesian GSR, korean is way better. same goes for guitars...

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ChaNce ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 268 Main Seven: 99 Ibanez UV777BK Rig: Pod XT Pro->ADA Amp Thanked: 6	Ibanez Bass - which SR models made in Japan? Hey, Im looking for one of these SR Ibby 5 strings with a bubinga neck and active bartilonis. How do I know which are made in Korea versus Japan? Is the 500 series made in japan? What about the K5 (which is basically the 1305). If I want to avoid the Korean ones, which numbers do I avoid?

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Mr. S tacos? Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 2,271 Real Name: Ryan Main Seven: K7 FB, UV Greendot Rig: PodXT Live Thanked: 26	the 50X's are korean, but actually blindingly good, ive a 506 and its fantastic, i wouldnt discount korean made axe's completely Knights that say

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Alpo ... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 2,534 Real Name: Mancomb Main Seven: RG1527RB with BKP's Rig: Line 6 Toneport UX1 Thanked: 6	I don't think any Ibanez basses are made in Japan. And by the way, there's nothing wrong with Korean guitars/basses

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ChaNce ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 268 Main Seven: 99 Ibanez UV777BK Rig: Pod XT Pro->ADA Amp Thanked: 6	I know the older (96-97) Bubinga SR series were made in Japan (at least that is what I have read). I do think that the Korean 5 series is very good, though.

12-27-2006, 08:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ryan Hylian Metal Master • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Farthest Outpost Posts: 5,907 Main Seven: RG9147 Main ERG: RG7421XL Rig: Engl -> Mesa Thanked: 64	I think the customs are MIJ too; like this one: http://www.musicgoround.com/gear/inv....asp?id=493499

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leatherface2 ss.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: texas Posts: 274 Thanked: 0	k5 would be cool i think

01-23-2007, 09:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
ChaNce ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 268 Main Seven: 99 Ibanez UV777BK Rig: Pod XT Pro->ADA Amp Thanked: 6	Quick update: I scored a 1992 SR885 in the laser blue. Its (of course) a 5 string, it looked pretty rough hanging on the wall at GC, it has a few scratches, but the neck is straight and the action is good (after some fiddling). I recorded some stuff, and it sounds great. Best thing? It was hanging for 229, and I had an 87 5 string Roadstar 2 that I got 100 from them for (I think I paid 75 for it), so 129. Not bad, and the Roadstar case I kept. If anyone cares, Ill post pics, but the SOTU is on, and I have drinking to do

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cypher_xl in 7th heaven Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MALAYSIA Posts: 4 Main Seven: RG7321 Thanked: 0	yeah..ive played a korean SR and compared it to a china and indonesian GSR, korean is way better. same goes for guitars...

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