SR505

OzzyC · 09-16-2007, 12:41 AM

My parents say they might get me something in the 500 or so price range.

I thought it was time for something a little different and that a bass would be in order.

What are your thoughts on this model? Keep in mind this will be my first bass. I want something that's versatile, as I won't be getting much else for a while.

It's so sexy.

Also, while I'm at it; what are some good (and preferably free) resources for learning bass techniques?

Beta · 09-16-2007, 01:50 AM

It's excellent for a starter bass. Some people find the Bartolini Mk. I electronics questionable, but I think the same can be said for most of the Ibanez bass offerings, except the Prestige series, and the stupid expensive GWB1005.

The rest of the instrument, however, is very tough to beat for the cost. It has a Wenge/Bubinga neck, and it should be very thin, and very flat. The string spacing is considered kind of tight, but you're probably not going to be slapping much just yet, so that's probably not a problem. I like the shape of the body. It's not as thick around the edges as the older basswood SRs.

I think it's a good deal better than what most beginners start with.

ZeroSignal · 09-16-2007, 10:46 AM

I played that on friday!

It's awesome! And REALLY light! Ridiculously light! I would have bought that for the sheer Fieldy and Marco Coti Zelati (Lacuna Coil n00bs!

) effect but I went for the BTB405QM TK instead. I thought the neck was thinner and it played awesomely! Not to mention it's cheaper.

Go for the SR505 though!

OzzyC · 09-16-2007, 05:27 PM

Thanks, guys.

Anyone else?

MF_Kitten · 09-17-2007, 11:21 AM

i have a cheaper ibanez sr 305dx, and it´s SWEET

EclecticFinn · 09-18-2007, 01:40 PM

I've got that same bass. I must say that I do like it a lot. The playability is great for me and the low B doesn't sound muddy at all. I've found that I have to tweak the EQ a bit here and there to get a more articulate sound but overall I couldn't be happier with this one.

HaGGuS · 09-27-2007, 02:10 AM

ive got a 505...
a great bass for the price..

Metal Ken · 09-27-2007, 02:19 AM

Another +1 for the BTB. They have a 1" longer scale for tighter low B action.

NegaTiveXero · 09-27-2007, 02:35 AM

The SR505 is fucking awesome dude. I just got one a while ago with my bassist and the Bartolinis sound amazing. The neck is really nice and it's quite light as well. Overall, I didn't really find anything I didn't like about it.

ZeroSignal · 10-06-2007, 10:33 AM

My BTB arrived. The neck is awesome! There's buzzing when I fret on the 1st-3rd fret on the B and E strings. The neck is better than the SR505 imo. Feels thinner. But it rocks all in all. Highly recommended if you can fix the buzz.

09-16-2007, 12:41 AM	#1
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09-17-2007, 11:21 AM	#5
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09-27-2007, 02:19 AM	#8
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09-27-2007, 02:35 AM	#9
NegaTiveXero Fuck Your Face! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cold Spring, Ky Posts: 2,680 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: '06 Ibanez RG7321 Rig: PODXTL->Carvin TS100 Thanked: 18	The SR505 is fucking awesome dude. I just got one a while ago with my bassist and the Bartolinis sound amazing. The neck is really nice and it's quite light as well. Overall, I didn't really find anything I didn't like about it. Ibanez RG7321 Line 6 PODXT Live -> Carvin TS100 -> Carvin 4X12" My band Scarangella

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09-16-2007, 01:50 AM	#2
Beta ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 115 Main Seven: LTD H-207 Rig: PodXT Live Thanked: 0	It's excellent for a starter bass. Some people find the Bartolini Mk. I electronics questionable, but I think the same can be said for most of the Ibanez bass offerings, except the Prestige series, and the stupid expensive GWB1005. The rest of the instrument, however, is very tough to beat for the cost. It has a Wenge/Bubinga neck, and it should be very thin, and very flat. The string spacing is considered kind of tight, but you're probably not going to be slapping much just yet, so that's probably not a problem. I like the shape of the body. It's not as thick around the edges as the older basswood SRs. I think it's a good deal better than what most beginners start with.

09-16-2007, 05:27 PM	#4
OzzyC :ubersquint: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 3,361 Real Name: AntonioPetrucci Main Seven: RG1527RB Main ERG: I can has ERG? Rig: GNX3000 Thanked: 17	Thanks, guys. Anyone else?

09-18-2007, 01:40 PM	#6
EclecticFinn ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lafayette, CO Posts: 45 Real Name: Scott Main Seven: RG7620VK Thanked: 2	I've got that same bass. I must say that I do like it a lot. The playability is great for me and the low B doesn't sound muddy at all. I've found that I have to tweak the EQ a bit here and there to get a more articulate sound but overall I couldn't be happier with this one.

09-27-2007, 02:10 AM	#7
HaGGuS Keeper of drop bears Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gold Coast , QLD , Australia Posts: 1,644 Real Name: Steve Main Seven: KxK Rig: Mesa Triple Rec Thanked: 25	ive got a 505... a great bass for the price..

10-06-2007, 10:33 AM	#10
ZeroSignal IST KRIEG!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 4,353 Real Name: Ruarc Main Seven: Ibanez RG8427F FE Rig: PODxt Live Thanked: 39	My BTB arrived. The neck is awesome! There's buzzing when I fret on the 1st-3rd fret on the B and E strings. The neck is better than the SR505 imo. Feels thinner. But it rocks all in all. Highly recommended if you can fix the buzz.


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