White Cloud

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!

[quote name='flippyfloop' timestamp='1403632339' post='2484766'] £619 Tried out the 4 string today, blown away. For the money it's really great.Watch this space [/quote] Watching this space with interest, tempted to purchase the 5 string.......

I absolutely love the look of these...what is the rrp?

Been a big fan since the mid 80's. http://youtu.be/kH8jn7hwbDo

I have played to the bar staff once or twice. It was still better than playing to two oap's who were playing chess though (I jest not!).

It is for this reason that my band never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever play covers....honest.

Jaydee Supernatural Roadie 2 - weak electronics and a neck the ended up with a back bow that would have shamed Robin Hoods weapon of choice...before it completely failed. This was also the bass at the top of my wish list at the time (mid 80's) and this contributed to much shedding of tears. Absolute dog.

This is an extremely interesting post.

Awesome talent. Wonderful guitarist! I am a fan...

We charge three times as much for weddings as we do for pub gigs.......from experience we have always found that clients prefer to pay more for weddings, so we oblige.

I think that you already have found the solution with the Lakland and the Ibanez basses you have already tried. Both are excellent.