Ibanez SR305 Pickup/Preamp Upgrade with Seymour Duncan Basslines and EMG BQS Active Preamp
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- Опубліковано 11 тра 2020
- In this video, I showcase a major upgrade to my beloved Ibanez SR305.
I replaced the stock pickups and electronics with Seymour Duncan Bassline Active Pickups and an EMG BQS Preamp. My bass was recorded through my Mesa Subway D800 (everything set flat) through the Mesa Traditional Powerhouse 2x10 (Tweeter set to normal) with a CAD TSM411 mic blended with the DI Out of the subway right into Logic with no post processing of any kind. The Basslines came out sounding much lower in output than the video shows for some reason (possibly poor mic placement) but they are much higher in output than the stock pickups.
Skip ahead to 4:22 for the comparisons
The riff I played is the bassline to the song Hilltop Zone from Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Let me know if you have any questions in the comments section. Thanks for watching!
I enjoy the stock sound 👌
Great vid, definite improvement over stock setup. I have a SR505 and you've inspired me to do something similar with mine. Need to get saving now. Loved the Sonic 2 Soundtrack!
Nice work. Massive improvement in clarity.
good review. I don't know why but I like stock electronics more than SD and EMG.
You have the most wholesome aura about you. :D
Love the enthusiasm.^^
Awesome demo man
Great review. Thanks for the info. It was a huge help.
I love my emgs, great pop
Great video, thanks.
When i went from a passive 305 to an active 505; whoa
Thanks!!
The stock pickups are a bit boomier and loud at flat, but the SD has so much more clarity.
Nice work and nailed the tone comparisons 🤙 been playing with the idea of similar to my 305 😅 were there any other preamps or PUs on your to try list that may have sounded a bit different?
That sounds good. I've got a SR300 and the pickups are ok but a bit weak. I can't get a really nasty metal tone but this sounds like it has potential for me.
Hey Marvin- I have an SR400, 4 string, that I want to try some new pickups in. Can you tell me which model of Basslines PU you purchased? I'm looking on their site, and can't find one that will fit. My Ibanez has the PowerSpan Dual Coils in it (stock) and they're a bit narrower than the Basslines (Seymour Duncan). Thanks much.
I would of liked a wiring setup between the two companies for it’s something I would do with my sr805ff
...Now I'm thinking :) the ever 1st question I should have asked was: Is it all great to keep the stock electronic EQ, and just put the corresponding small leads after each coulour and solder the +/- black and white? also the battery leads?`and here we go? or is this too good to believe?
I have a gsr 205 and I've been think about changing the preamp.. Do you have any suggestions?
Excellent video, dude! Do you prefer this bass over the K5 now? In terms of sound and playability?
Actually I prefer the K5, especially considering the options you get stock with it. But on a budget it's a great alternative
I own a SR300 4-string and I purchased these same 5-string pickups to put in my 4-string bass because replacing the 4-string pickup with a 5-string pickup requires less routing than if I replace it with a 4-string pickup. Kinda crazy how guitar companies are making the factory pickups smaller than the upgraded pickups. I bet they do that so you'll purchase a more expensive model?
Honestly that's what I always thought. The budget friendly basses usually have stock pickups with odd dimensions that don't allow you to directly swap pickups. But then their higher models usually have pickups that are well regarded. Guess that's how they make their money
Pickups aside, is the SR305 a solid bass? I’m searching for my first 5 string:) I’m thinking of an Ibanez SR305 Because it’s quite affordable. Best to you.
Yes it's a fantastic bass for the money
Hey where did you order those Bassline pickups from?plz respond asap
I had got them from Reverb.com
Do you by any chance know what is the mid boost cut potentiometer used in this bass?
I believe it boosts or cuts around 700Hz
@@mobbinatorI meant the part, I need to replace it, 🙏 thx
@@johnhyout here's a direct link to the preamp (you may need to find a diagram to find the exact values):
cs.hoshinogakki.co.jp/pcw.nsf/item.xsp?documentId=E5B913FE0F42BE994925804F002EA820&strItemKey=3EQ2SC0003__2S_01&curSuffix=2S01&curFromYMTX=&curToYMTX=&strMode=newpage
And in case you need, here's a link to all the parts for the bass:
cs.hoshinogakki.co.jp/pcw.nsf/item.xsp?documentId=E5B913FE0F42BE994925804F002EA820&strItemKey=SR305_RBM_1P_04&curSuffix=1P04&curFromYMTX=2012/12&curToYMTX=2014/10&strMode=newpage
I hope that helps!
@@mobbinator thx a lot 🙏😊
Has a lot more bite
I thought you playing hilltop zone from Sonic 2.
I was!
What a weird baseline...
Im a guitar player, i have a 4 string bass that i made from a kit, i wanna get a 5 string bass to play some metal on would this be good for a decent guitar player who wants to get into playing metal bass?
I would say to get any bass with a 3 band active EQ. See if you can try them out in the store to get a feel of the weight and the neck. Anything around $300+ should do the job just fine as long as it's set up correctly
@@mobbinator thank u!!!
Hill Top Zone??
I knew it was from sonic 2. Could not remember the name of the stage
Lmao that was the 1st thing I thought also
Wasn't it hard to fit the BQS system in the control cavity?
Definitely took some effort 😅
@@mobbinator I want to install one in an Ibanez SR300EBL, but unsure if it will fit. The control cavity seems smaller than on your bass.
@@kristofkolosnagy9152 from the looks of it I believe they have the same cavity space. Worst case, I would say buy it and check to see if all the parts fit comfortably before you wire/desolder anything. If it doesn't fit you can always return it since you didn't use it
@@mobbinator You are right it seems like the same cavity. Could you maybe make a photo how did you fit the electronics in the cavity? Just curious.
@@kristofkolosnagy9152 I'm sorry I don't have the bass anymore
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