I bought one 8 months ago and everytime I pick it up I'm still amazed at the quality and tone, I have owned many high end custom basses that aren't has good has this bass.
I've had this bass for over a year. It feels great in my hands so much so that I can just delightfully run my hands all over the smooth curves and porous woods, looks gorgeous from every angle, has a divine feeling neck and plays so well. The tone range is so wide, I can get whatever I need out of it. I simply love the bass. It is great to have as a change from my Fender P bass with TI Flats, which is perfect when I want the thump. I may want more basses, but with these two, I really don't need any more.
I have the 5 string version of this very bass for about a year and a half and I giged a lot with it. Been through seasons, weather, humidity changes and I've never had to adjust the trussroad once. I don't know how Ibanez did this bass but, they did great
I’m a fan of Warwick too, I played them for soo long. I still do for my 4 strings, but I now play 5 string MTDs.. and hands down I’ve never felt and heard a bass that was optimal like these.. so much so l primarily never want to play another brand again, the tone is out of this world and at the same time very vintage if need be, extremely versatile and once you feel these basses and get used to them.. any other bass you pick up will seem difficult to play at first
Bought a SRSC806 in 2019. Mid level in price, I paid around 1200. Sat with as my only bass for two years and realized that the wood sounded great, but the electronics were meh. Upgraded to Nordstrand Zens and a Trickfish Flexcore preamp and of course put in hipshots and man it sounds amazing now.
I own a 2018 Ibanez SR from the premium line (SR 1400 I believe but don't quote me on that). It's a bliss to play, so ergonomical, it's light, neck is thin and feels great, fret job is the closest I know to perfect, big fan of the mono rail rail bridge and gotoh tuners are my favorite. But I have a big issue with it, this preamp, while sounding great is like the most unreliable I've ever experienced. I'm not even exagerating when I tell you the most it lasted before needing a repair is two weeks. Works fine in passive mode and sounds good this way but I purchased an active to have an active you know. Anyone else in this situation ?
To me, this bass seems like an affordable sr5000ol, which is great! Checked one out at a store, with 5 strings(sr1355b) and was very surprised by the low weight(~3.9kg) and overall playability. That being said, I would probably settle for sr305e and put in whatever pickups and preamp I like most... and for the algo - pro tonewood! 👍😁
I feel like this is the only decent looking SR Premium these days. I don't know what's going on in their design department. If they bring back the basic flamed maple tops on premium basses I'd buy one in a second, but I'm pretty tempted by this one!
I went with the 605e, basically the same exact thing for like $500 hundred less because of a different bridge and different wood…same pickups and pretty sure the same preamp. The neck may be slightly thinner, but not by much.
Mr. Caccamise, I also live in the high desert in low humidity. Anything a guy with instruments on the wall like you could do to help with the dreaded sprouting? Would a humidifier be worth the hassle or cause more potential issues? Also, is that shirt on inside out?
Based on a couple conversations with some techs and luthiers, you actually want the wood to be as moisture-free as possible. One of the things that separates new instruments from vintage instruments or premium instruments from budget instruments is the process of drying out the wood before it's shaped and made into the instrument. Vintage instruments came from older wood that had time on its side where newer mass produced instruments don't have that same time to dry out, which is why we're seeing an increase in things like fret sprout or the increased need for humidifiers. The wood some companies are using hasn't fully dried by the time the frets are being installed. I've been told to just let them do their thing and acclimate to the dry desert, get them set up, and there shouldn't be any more concern after that. Again, I'm paraphrasing multiple conversations with multiple people here so don't crucify me.
I totally agree with your points here. Wood does matter. "You get what you pay for" generally holds true, and "A thing of beauty is a joy forever" likewise, I reckon.
Tonewood has to make some kind of difference. Two identical guitars can sound and play completely different, and the only variations are in the organic component. That being said, I choose wood preferences based on feel and look, so it doesn't make enough of a difference to me
@@bateman2112 then explain why 3 identical Gibson SG's had noticeably different weights and tones? If there is variation between two pieces of the same kind of wood, it makes sense that there would be differences in different kinds of wood.
@@bateman2112 again though, not enough that I choose basses based on tonewoods, but will play multiple versions of the same bass before buying it because two instruments, even with the same materials, can sound and feel different
Every single player on this channel either is currently or has previously been an actual gigging musician for many years. Chris has made something like a dozen albums, Chuck is in multiple working bands, Nick and Jayme are fulltime professional musicians, Dave's rusty AF but has been playing for 30 years, and you can see Josh's resume all over this channel. I don't think it's us that needs to get past anything.
It's all because of you didn't see, how someone quick change the body and the neck, to another species of "ttthhooooaaaannnnneeeeeewwwwooooddd". 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Forget about those "knob nonsense".😁😁
I bought one 8 months ago and everytime I pick it up I'm still amazed at the quality and tone, I have owned many high end custom basses that aren't has good has this bass.
I have the 6 string version. Fantastic bass.
I've had this bass for over a year. It feels great in my hands so much so that I can just delightfully run my hands all over the smooth curves and porous woods, looks gorgeous from every angle, has a divine feeling neck and plays so well. The tone range is so wide, I can get whatever I need out of it. I simply love the bass. It is great to have as a change from my Fender P bass with TI Flats, which is perfect when I want the thump. I may want more basses, but with these two, I really don't need any more.
I have the 5 string version of this very bass for about a year and a half and I giged a lot with it. Been through seasons, weather, humidity changes and I've never had to adjust the trussroad once. I don't know how Ibanez did this bass but, they did great
I have the 1355B and I LOVE IT!!!!
"What did you understand about this bass after this review?"
me: PANGA PANGA!
Great review of basses and their issues in general when buying a new instrument
I’m a fan of Warwick too, I played them for soo long. I still do for my 4 strings, but I now play 5 string MTDs.. and hands down I’ve never felt and heard a bass that was optimal like these.. so much so l primarily never want to play another brand again, the tone is out of this world and at the same time very vintage if need be, extremely versatile and once you feel these basses and get used to them.. any other bass you pick up will seem difficult to play at first
Bought a SRSC806 in 2019. Mid level in price, I paid around 1200. Sat with as my only bass for two years and realized that the wood sounded great, but the electronics were meh. Upgraded to Nordstrand Zens and a Trickfish Flexcore preamp and of course put in hipshots and man it sounds amazing now.
I had the 5 string version and I thought the exact same thing, killer looking and playing but severely underpowered
Awesome review 😎🤘🏻🎸 that bass sounds nice.
Fantastic review
insta want!!! sounds beautiful guys
I own a 2018 Ibanez SR from the premium line (SR 1400 I believe but don't quote me on that). It's a bliss to play, so ergonomical, it's light, neck is thin and feels great, fret job is the closest I know to perfect, big fan of the mono rail rail bridge and gotoh tuners are my favorite. But I have a big issue with it, this preamp, while sounding great is like the most unreliable I've ever experienced. I'm not even exagerating when I tell you the most it lasted before needing a repair is two weeks. Works fine in passive mode and sounds good this way but I purchased an active to have an active you know. Anyone else in this situation ?
Great Bass
To me, this bass seems like an affordable sr5000ol, which is great! Checked one out at a store, with 5 strings(sr1355b) and was very surprised by the low weight(~3.9kg) and overall playability. That being said, I would probably settle for sr305e and put in whatever pickups and preamp I like most... and for the algo - pro tonewood! 👍😁
Hope you guys get to review the Yamaha BBP34
the 600e has nordstrand pickups and the open pore feeling for around 800, might be something to check out vs this one
I feel like this is the only decent looking SR Premium these days. I don't know what's going on in their design department. If they bring back the basic flamed maple tops on premium basses I'd buy one in a second, but I'm pretty tempted by this one!
Looks gorgeous 🎵🎶🎸🇬🇧
I have a strange feeling that you loved doing this review, just so that you could say Panga Panga so many times.
You’re not wrong 😂
I went with the 605e, basically the same exact thing for like $500 hundred less because of a different bridge and different wood…same pickups and pretty sure the same preamp. The neck may be slightly thinner, but not by much.
Ibanez é top ❤
Any word if it will be coming out in left handed?
Do you have a humidifier? I have a collection of bases, cello, and an upright, and I have a humidifier in the room with them at all times!
Does the finish scratch as easily as older models?...
Mr. Caccamise, I also live in the high desert in low humidity. Anything a guy with instruments on the wall like you could do to help with the dreaded sprouting? Would a humidifier be worth the hassle or cause more potential issues? Also, is that shirt on inside out?
Based on a couple conversations with some techs and luthiers, you actually want the wood to be as moisture-free as possible. One of the things that separates new instruments from vintage instruments or premium instruments from budget instruments is the process of drying out the wood before it's shaped and made into the instrument. Vintage instruments came from older wood that had time on its side where newer mass produced instruments don't have that same time to dry out, which is why we're seeing an increase in things like fret sprout or the increased need for humidifiers. The wood some companies are using hasn't fully dried by the time the frets are being installed. I've been told to just let them do their thing and acclimate to the dry desert, get them set up, and there shouldn't be any more concern after that. Again, I'm paraphrasing multiple conversations with multiple people here so don't crucify me.
@@TheBassChannel Awesome Chris, thanks for the detailed response. It is much appreciated!
Sansamp XB Driver video, please
Rodney mcg already made a great video on that pedal
No disrespect to Rodney, but we can do it better.
@@TheBassChannel I'm sure you're more than capable to do it. Can't wait for yours!
Impressive 👍
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I thought soundgears had tighter string spacing?
I totally agree with your points here. Wood does matter. "You get what you pay for" generally holds true, and "A thing of beauty is a joy forever" likewise, I reckon.
I have a sr805ff
IT'S OKAY TO SAY CHY-NUH
Funny, when I said that, I was referring to the word “cheap” but after editing, realized “Chy-nuh” may fit even better in some cases.
do do do do do di dooo do
PANGA PANGA
Bulls on parade!
Tonewood is (a lie)/(the) only thing that matters. Delete where appropriate
Tonewood has to make some kind of difference. Two identical guitars can sound and play completely different, and the only variations are in the organic component. That being said, I choose wood preferences based on feel and look, so it doesn't make enough of a difference to me
@@jarrenvrekk8758 pickups, strings and string height create tone
@@jarrenvrekk8758nope. Makes zero detectable impact on tone.
@@bateman2112 then explain why 3 identical Gibson SG's had noticeably different weights and tones? If there is variation between two pieces of the same kind of wood, it makes sense that there would be differences in different kinds of wood.
@@bateman2112 again though, not enough that I choose basses based on tonewoods, but will play multiple versions of the same bass before buying it because two instruments, even with the same materials, can sound and feel different
Boing Boing 😂
Why not get past beginner level your self before doing reviews and telling seasoned players what’s good and what isn’t?
Every single player on this channel either is currently or has previously been an actual gigging musician for many years. Chris has made something like a dozen albums, Chuck is in multiple working bands, Nick and Jayme are fulltime professional musicians, Dave's rusty AF but has been playing for 30 years, and you can see Josh's resume all over this channel. I don't think it's us that needs to get past anything.
I need to stop watching these videos on my phone. 🤣 I can see you turning the knobs but it is making no audible difference 😭
It's all because of you didn't see, how someone quick change the body and the neck, to another species of "ttthhooooaaaannnnneeeeeewwwwooooddd". 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Forget about those "knob nonsense".😁😁
@@iridios6127you’re the only knob nonsense we need on the channel! 😂