New Bass day. Ibanez SR300M

[tom1946]

Arrived today from Gear for music, great firm to deal with.

The bass:

http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Ibanez-SR300M-Bass-Guitar-Soda-Blue-FREE-Pro-Gig-Bag/12OF?origin=product-ads&campaign=PLA+Shop+-+Ibanez&medium=vertical_search&network=google&adgroup=Ibanez+SR300M+Bass+Guitar.+Soda+Blue+FREE+Pro+Gig+Bag&merchant_id=1279443&product_id=50127d1&product_country=GB&product_partition_id=86005347679&gclid=CjwKEAiAhcGjBRDot_fjjtPKrgsSJACNYh760KrV-8OMNildTULbcG4cD58QDBuxPqzGvz2sRMiy5RoCCanw_wcB

I've had one before and sold it which was a mistake, this one is probably the best setup bass I've ever seen, the neck is arrow straight and the action out of the box is unreal! very very low all the way up the neck with no rattles, Perfect! Such a light instrument too and the pickups are very loud and seem very versatile.

I paid less for it as I've just bought an amp there, the gig bag is also top quality. This could well end up being my main bass

Nothing to criticise at all.

[Marvin]

Lovely bass.

I don't think I'll ever sell mine.

staggering how Ibanez make a bass this good for such little money

[tom1946]

Mine's definately a keeper too.

[Krysbass]

Congratulations on your purchase - excellent choice!

I've been playing an SR600 as my main bass for the past 4 years during which time my playing has progressed as never before. Now thoroughly hooked on Ibanez SR basses and currently GAS-ing for an SR 5-string - possibly an SR605.

[madshadows]

I was looking at this bass on their website this week, looks awesome, now you really have me gassing for it !!, I love maple fret boards, congrats on the new bass

John

[chrismuzz]

I've never heard of anyone getting a "bad" Ibanez at any price point, and they do feel wonderful to play! It's a shame they don't do many passive models these days, at least not that I've seen.

[Bassassin]

I've had growing SR GAS since I sold both of my SR800s - and this ain't helping!

Incredibly pretty example in that finish with the maple board. Lovely.

Jon.

[alyctes]

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1417863996' post='2624642']
I've never heard of anyone getting a "bad" Ibanez at any price point, and they do feel wonderful to play! It's a shame they don't do many passive models these days, at least not that I've seen.
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Nor me. More passives, please, Ibanez!

[tom1946]

I've been looking at it for weeks, just grew on me so I had to have it. Only paid £233 with next day delivery as I'm a good customer
Worth every penny.

[chrismuzz]

[quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1417889673' post='2624936']
Only paid £233 with next day delivery as I'm a good customer
Worth every penny.
[/quote]

Wow and they're fantastic value already. That's a proper win!!

[DarkHeart]

Ive got a mint iron pewter version, its a lovely bass but not getting used as much as it should and may yet be put up on the marketplace, cracking neck on it though.

[jezzaboy]

[quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1417847995' post='2624511']
Mine's definately a keeper too.
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How many times have we all said this at some point [size=4] [/size]

[size=4]Thats a really nice colour. Had a pewter one last year sometime and the bass was flawless in construction. [/size]

[Bassassin]

They're all keepers for the first few days.

Then you turn around & there's 30 of the bloody things...

J.

[alyctes]

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1417991826' post='2625870']
They're all keepers for the first few days.

Then you turn around & there's 30 of the bloody things...

J.
[/quote]

This...

[artisan]

awesome amount of bass for so little money,well bought sir.
having just discovered Ibanez SR basses for myself i can't believe how good they are,how did i miss them all these years.

[sykilz]

Does anyone know how these newer, three band e.q SR300's compare in sound to the previous "style sweeper" e.q.? I loved the feel ( weight ) and skinny neck on my SR300, but could never quite get a sound I loved from the style sweeper, I think the newer e.q , being somewhat simpler, might suit me better, anyone had both types to compare? Absolutely LOVE that maple and blue, by the way!!!!

[Marvin]

[quote name='sykilz' timestamp='1418063863' post='2626479']
Does anyone know how these newer, three band e.q SR300's compare in sound to the previous "style sweeper" e.q.? I loved the feel ( weight ) and skinny neck on my SR300, but could never quite get a sound I loved from the style sweeper, I think the newer e.q , being somewhat simpler, might suit me better, anyone had both types to compare? Absolutely LOVE that maple and blue, by the way!!!!
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That is the only niggle I have about mine is the 'style sweep'. I did consider getting a different pre-amp put in at one point...but then I bought another bass and blew all my savings

[Cosmo Valdemar]

Beautiful colour. I do have a soft spot for Soundgears. I just wish they made one with a heftier neck!

[Bass_Guardian]

Looks the business! Congrats on the purchase

[theyellowcar]

Pics! I just saw this on GAK and had a GAS attack

[SaxyBassist]

I love mine - my playing has come on leaps and bounds with it! I've got the 5 string too, but mostly play the 4 string

[ColinB]

That looks lovely. However; the Root-Beer Metallic looks stunning.....

[rungles]

Lovely bass! How the frick do they do it for the money and maintain such tight quality control?

[CamdenRob]

[quote name='rungles' timestamp='1418286380' post='2628696']
Lovely bass! How the frick do they do it for the money and maintain such tight quality control?
[/quote]

I've no idea either... this and the yammy trbx304 look like incredible value, I don't which one I like more...

[tom1946]

Ok slight hitch,
Plugged in last night and there is constant crackling, a bit like a faulty lead or jack socket. Changed basses and it stopped so there's summat wrong with it.

Going to ring Gear for music when they open to test the CS.

At the practice on tuesday my guitar playing wife said it sounded a bit 'off', as though it wasn't quite in tune but it was. Intonation is fine but the E string has a funny sort of resonance to it. Can't explain that though, Oh and I did put a new battery in but it's just the same.

I picked up my P/J Lyte up and it felt really clunky after the Ibby.

I'll post back soon.