Paul S Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Can't find much info about this model - does anyone know much about it? Where it would rank in the SR hierarchy? I believe it is MIJ and am assuming it is lightweight with a fast, slim neck. There's one on the bay at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 (edited) I wouldn't when there's a mega [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/157909-fs-today-only-l280-mint-1987-ibanez-sr800-japanese-4-string-bass/page__p__1435460__hl__sr800__fromsearch__1#entry1435460"]SR800 in the FS section[/url] for peanuts and you're not paying for the crap amp, too. The SRs are classic basses, every home should have one. Edited November 15, 2011 by Doctor J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 I keep looking at that one but I really, and mean really, couldn't live with the colour. If it were, say, black it would be on my rack already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I was hunting for a good SR800 for years without luck, til I finally caved in and picked up a SR1300 instead last year. Even still, I keep going back to look at that one but he's not keen to post so that saved Christmas in our house I quite like the colour but I could understand why someone wouldn't dig it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 On topic, then, I think the crappy amp is factored into the price he's looking for and, when you see higher end models aren't priced too high above £260, I'd bide my time and wait for something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 OK, thanks for that. I'm not short of the odd bass to tide me over until one comes along.... I am majorly curious to see how these better Ibanez models stack up against the SGC Nanyo Bass Collection, Yamaha RBX800E and Precision Lyte that I have at the moment - the never ending search for the perfect lightweight bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 (edited) Its my Ibby thats for sale above and the photos are a bit misleading about the colour - its not pink, its a deep pearlescent red. Still for sale and needs a good home. You wont find a better light, fast playing bass in this condition. This pic below shows a better representation of the colour. I had a Bass Collection 301 just after i bought the Ibby and it wasnt in the same league soundwise. Paul - you must be fairly close to me, you're welcome to come and have a play and a cuppa with no obligation just so you've tried one. It may help you in your quest Edited December 4, 2011 by Mudpup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 MP, I was hoping you wouldn't say that.... but... you could justifiably call me shallow because I just don't like red guitars. I have no doubts it would see off the Bass Collection - I love the way that is made but the tone is not so good. And your 800 really looks quality. But, no matter how much of a steal it is, it remains very red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 [quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1321394606' post='1438729'] Its my Ibby thats for sale above and the photos are a bit misleading about the colour - its not pink, its a deep pearlescent red. Still for sale and needs a good home. You wont find a better light, fast playing bass in this condition. This pic below shows a better representation of the colour. I had a Bass Collection 301 just after i bought the Ibby and it wasnt in the same league soundwise. Paul - you must be fairly close to me, you're welcome to come and have a play and a cuppa with no obligation just so you've tried one. It may help you in your quest [/quote]Is that your actual SR, or an image off the net? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Its an image off the net but my original pics made it look a pinky sort of red and the one above is absolutely spot on for the shade. Its called Lipstick Red and its a bit pearly - mine make it look a coral red because of the room lighting. It is most definitely red though (and red things are way faster as we all now - except in selling it seems ) Heres some of mine ps i think it may be sold tomorrow - theres a guy who bought my other bass yeaterday who also played Ibby and has fallen in lust. He's trying to raise the cash and will call me Thursday. I have given him dibs on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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