fretmeister Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Anyone got one? I'm mostly playing 5 strings, but I quite fancy a 24fret 4 string for slappy tapping nonsense. Anyone know what the weight of them is? The Ibanez site doesn't give weights, but PMT suggest about 3kg - which is under 7lb. That seems like a misprint to me - it's far too light! But I wouldn't be upset if it is true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) I have the SR500 which shares the same body and neck woods (apart from the top wood) as the 1200 and it is indeed very light but never weighed mine Edited June 2, 2015 by lowhand_mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alittlebitrobot Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I've got a sr506. Not the same, but very similar, and it's pretty shocking how thin their basses are. 3kg for a 4-string Ibanez doesn't like too wild a number to me. I suppose I would've guessed more like 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 I need to find a shop with stock I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I tried one of those and it was about 8.5lbs for a 5 string. my old SR600 4 string was just over 7lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 8.5lb would still be lighter than any of my other basses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I have a 1605 and the build quality and level of components are top notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I own a 1205 and have gigged it extensively for three years - really great bass indeed. Mine weighs just over 8lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 This is all good news. I'm in the mood to purge unused pedals and amps so with a bit of luck I can raise the dosh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I have the SR 1205 Premium, I got it recently and out of 80+ basses it is actually my first Ibanez. I was curious about this line as they seemed to have a more Warwick-esque vibe to them which made them stand out more than the rest of the Ibanez range. I must say I have been pleasantly surprised by the 1205, it does have a Warwick-ish tone but a bit more mid presence which is both good and bad. Playability wise it has been pretty easy to set up and I'm quite happy with the action. The only negatives I have with the bass is the bridge as it is a nightmare to change the strings, the only other problems are that I find the mids are far too harsh even when set flat, as is the treble, so all three controls set flat gives you a weedy harsh sounding tone. I almost have to cut the mids and treble all together before I get a nice warm tone and then bring them back in gradually. The mid boost switch is a bit redundant IMO, it really doesn't make much of a noticeable difference so I tend to just leave it in the same position. I have been contemplating possibly changing the pick ups and preamp to a full Bartolini set up like the Prestige range as that might smoothen the tone and give me more control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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