lushuk Posted June 18, 2013 Author Posted June 18, 2013 I hope so, I've only heard it at low volume, fingers crossed, I've had another play and my biggest concern is string spacing compared with my precision but I'm sure ill get used to it Quote
andreapenna Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 The sound of this line of basses is really great. You won't be disappointed at all. Quote
andreapenna Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 (edited) Update on my SR1205 'saga' ;-) Bass sent back, received yesterday and long call on the issue and on my expectations: no refund but replacement with a new one as soon as possible (as, strange enough, the bass is now +£110 compared to the order I made last week on their website...). "Bear with me, let me see what I can do". Today I've received an "order confirmation" email from GAK stating a SR1205 is to be delivered tomorrow. Finger crossed, hope this is the right one. Edited June 20, 2013 by andreapenna Quote
xgsjx Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 How long have you had the SR1205? If it's less than 6 months then I would have been demanding a replacement from the off. I wouldn't pay full price for a faulty repaired bass fosho! Quote
andreapenna Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 I received the bass just last week; after two days I realized the neck had an issue and called them to arrange the replacement: you have to send it back, we will inspect and decide. The initial position from their side was "we can refund you", I told them, "no, I want a new right one"; "we have to have a chat with Ibanez, to see what they can do", "What? I tell you what you have to do: replace and send the faulty one to Ibanez, what else???". Anyway, tomorrow I will welcome the courier and will let you know what there is inside the box... The fact that is still not clear to me, is why after I bough mine, the price went up of another £110 on their website. I paid it £835, and the day after it went to £949 - [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/ibanez-sr1205-vnf-vintage-natural-flat/45301"]http://www.gak.co.uk/en/ibanez-sr1205-vnf-vintage-natural-flat/45301[/url] And another strange thing is that almost all the pickups screws and two on the bridge were like oxidized... cheers, Andrea Quote
xgsjx Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 That's what I'm thinking. Sounds like a shop soiled bass & they've wanted rid of it, so advertised the bass at the cheaper price without saying it's actual condition. I wouldn't accept anything other than a replacement. Quote
andreapenna Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 Bingo! That is exactly my impression. but I don't think ex-demo since there were absolutely no scratches on the body, nothing. Probably someone else returned it before me... the price was down to £835 while I started looking around and comparing prices, then it jumped to £949, and then went down to £835 again. This is when I bought it. So could be that is when someone else returned it back to them? But since I have no evidences, I can just say this sounds realistic but I can't prove it. And, yes, the replacement should be on its way right now. Quote
White Cloud Posted June 21, 2013 Posted June 21, 2013 [quote name='andreapenna' timestamp='1371803176' post='2118228'] Bingo! That is exactly my impression. but I don't think ex-demo since there were absolutely no scratches on the body, nothing. Probably someone else returned it before me... the price was down to £835 while I started looking around and comparing prices, then it jumped to £949, and then went down to £835 again. This is when I bought it. So could be that is when someone else returned it back to them? But since I have no evidences, I can just say this sounds realistic but I can't prove it. And, yes, the replacement should be on its way right now. [/quote] Really strange set of circumstances this...Ibanez QC is usually first rate. Just goes to show! Hope the replacement is on the money dude. Quote
lushuk Posted June 21, 2013 Author Posted June 21, 2013 Yeah at least u will hopefully get a brand new one and will have paid the lower price! Quote
andreapenna Posted June 23, 2013 Posted June 23, 2013 Nothing arrived yet. The email said "next day delivery" but when clicked on "order tracking" the website said "within 10 working days". So it means, without doubts, that this time it will be straight from Ibanez distributir and not from the shop stock. Will let you know. Quote
andreapenna Posted June 25, 2013 Posted June 25, 2013 So... when? Sorry no availabilities... next delivery November! Order cancelled. GAK you have seen my money once. Never again. I will have a chat with Thomann guys. 'Night. Quote
lushuk Posted June 26, 2013 Author Posted June 26, 2013 Nightmare, ive always found them so good! Quote
andreapenna Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 So, moved from SR1205 to SR1605. Order submitted to Thomann. Will update on the progress. Quote
andreapenna Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 Just received: " Dear customer, We are delighted to inform you that the goods you've ordered have been shipped today. Details of your order: ====================== (cut cut cut.....) " Quote
White Cloud Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 [quote name='andreapenna' timestamp='1372265966' post='2123645'] Just received: " Dear customer, We are delighted to inform you that the goods you've ordered have been shipped today. Details of your order: ====================== (cut cut cut.....) " [/quote] I bought my 1205 from Thomann - superb, professional service!!! Quote
Mr Lizard Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 Has anyone tried flats on them yet? Was thinking about sticking a set on my 1205. Quote
xgsjx Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 I've got flats on my SR1000e. Never looked back! Quote
andreapenna Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 SR1605 arrived today Will return it tomorrow, it's too neck diving for me (just checked and poplar is nearly half the weight of ovangkol) and probably this is an explanation why a 1606 doesn't exist: a six strings will be too neck diving to be acceptable. And honestly the quality of the details is just acceptable I will order a 1205 instead. Quote
White Cloud Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 Wow, you are having some bad luck with these basses dude. Personally the 1605 doesn't do it for me (grain is too ott)...but it's horses for courses. Quote
Muzz Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 Have to say the three 1200 series basses I've seen in the flesh have left me distinctly underwhelmed on the QC front. They play very nicely, and I'm a big fan of the Nordy pups, but the detail finish just isn't up to the price tag. I really wanted one, too... Quote
andreapenna Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 Thomann accepted a full refund and collection at zero cost. sr1205 ordered. This is definitely last chance for me with this Premium line *worst ever choosen name!!! Quote
White Cloud Posted July 3, 2013 Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) [quote name='andreapenna' timestamp='1372790457' post='2130082'] Thomann accepted a full refund and collection at zero cost. sr1205 ordered. This is definitely last chance for me with this Premium line *worst ever choosen name!!! [/quote] Feel really bad for you. Personally I would have given up on them by now. I had a couple of minor niggles with my 1205 but nothing like the issues you have encountered. On another note I saw one of the new lower price point Gerald Veasley signature model Ibanez's in guitar guitar the other day....a large gap in the neck pocket on the body left me suitably unimpressed. I sincerely hope Ibanez are not on a slippery slope here....... Edited July 3, 2013 by White Cloud Quote
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