White Cloud

If you have to buy a Fender then make sure it's an acceptable American model. If you want a really good Fender then buy a Lakland.

[quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1407607216' post='2522321'] So it's my 21st coming in just over a month and I've been told by my parents that I can have some money towards a new bass. Thinking I'll go for a limelight and it's going to certainly be a 62 era P Bass. Now the question is; Do I go for Shoreline Gold with a matching headstock and Tort guard? OR Do I go Lake Placid Blue with a natural headstock and Tort guard? [/quote] It's always good to have choices. The best thing about having choices is making those choices, because we all know what we all like....don't we?

Cod vs Haddock, Lager vs Cider, Salt n Vinegar vs Ready Salted......... Sigh.

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1407573463' post='2521847'] Sooner or later it will descend into "my dad is bigger than yours!" [/quote] ............!

This why I never buy sight unseen online. I feel sorry for the OP. Poor show from both Sandberg and Thomann all round.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1407586699' post='2522046'] Surely the answer to your question is Geddy Lee anyway? [/quote] I would have to disagree with that.....

I just don't see the point of this. A bass player is a person who plays the bass. This thread makes about as much sense as a "which male bassist has the best technical ability?" or "which bass is the bestest bass ever?". What next....who is the greatest ever gay bassist?...who is the most talented bassist of Jewish origin? Sooner or later it will descend into "my dad is bigger than yours!" Pointless.

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1407152246' post='2517762'] But women are still under-represented in the world of Bass (although it seems not as rare as lead guitarists and drummers! :- ) , so it is lovely to see their achievements celebrated.[/quote] Also very true. I once [i]heard a great bassist[/i] on the radio, and it really was great bass playing indeed. I was impressed. Funnily enough, purely by coincidence I saw that same great bassist playing the exact same piece of music on the TV a short time later....and[i] I saw a great bass player[/i]. I found out that her name was Tal Wilkenfeld and that she was female. That great bass player was great at playing bass. [i]Did I mention that half of my ancestors were female?[/i] I am glad that you are enjoying playing the bass and that you are getting lots of encouragement, stick at it. We usually become good at the things that we love doing.

A bassist is a bassist is a bassist.....

"Human" by the Killers.....boring.

I owned a graphite necked Vigier in the 80's and it was outstanding. I also love Status and Zon graphite necks.

I recall that a similar thread about Letts basses created quite a reaction not so long ago......

3 words......Lakland Darryl Jones.

The original question posed is the basschat version of opening a can of worms. In this price range the world is your oyster.......play as many of your preferred options as you can - and remember that instrument choice is highly personal and subjective.

Yes - Close to the Edge Genesis - Selling England by the pound Weather report - Heavy Weather Allan Holsdworth - Metal Fatigue Rush - Moving Pictures Led Zep - 4 It Bites - Once around the World That'll do for me.

I used to have one and it was an excellent bass. You are correct, these are very nicely built - but the pups and pre are weak and let it down a tad....a swap out with nice quality stuff would make it a great instrument. Unfortunately I cannot help with the measurements that you require but someone on here must own one.

Great job...a bass worthy of rescue. Love the new finish!

I would echo the previous replies...you cannot go wrong with any of the models you are considering. My main gigging bass is a sr1205 and my back up was a sr605 until recently. Both are sublime instruments. Good luck!

[quote name='JimBobTTD' timestamp='1406274284' post='2509932'] I believe that the whole Ibanez SR range is 34". The ones I have are all 34" and all fantastic. The SR1206 I have is a beauty and the SR1205 is the best bass I have ever played. Note that they are the 90s versions that are neck-through, not the new line with the same model numbers. [/quote] This is the logical reply. I tried extremely hard to live with the Yamaha trb basses but the 35 scale on this model felt so wrong. I found exactly what I wanted with the Ibanez sr1205.

[quote name='Weststarx' timestamp='1405424771' post='2501743'] My biggest barrier from improving is myself [/quote] Nothing unusual about this at all.....your inner [i]saboteur [/i]is at work. Most problems in a persons life come from within. Have a word with yourself and tell him to let you [i]get better through practice[/i].

The Japanese built Ibanez SR's are exceptional, professional tools. This model looks fantastic. Well done Ibanez!

Welcome to the Ibanez family. Great basses!