Al Krow Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 And this mine. Would have also loved it in white, but still damn tasty in black!! What's additionally cute about this range is the new EQ set up. Previously Ibbys had a selector switch to choose between 3 mid EQ centres (250Hz, 450Hz and 700Hz). That's been swapped for a continuously variable mid EQ. "Full" semi-parametric mids on the bass itself - nice upgrade! 18mm string spacing on the 5 string rather than the more traditional 16.5mm, which again for many of us will be welcome. Headless with its chambered body: I'm blushing to think what this is going to tip the scales at! Looking forward to a trip to Wunjos in the Spring when they start appearing in stock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Nice. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 19 minutes ago, Al Krow said: What's additionally cute about this range is the new EQ set up. Previously Ibbys had a selector switch to choose between 3 mid EQ centres (250Hz, 450Hz and 700Hz). That's been swapped for a continuously variable mid EQ. "Full" semi-parametric mids on the bass itself - nice upgrade! Or maybe going back to old, that is exactly the setup on my SR1000 prestige, which is from 2005. Hope the pots are better than they are on that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Woodinblack said: Hmm.. Problem is, all my basses are on hangers - where do I hang this one? Inverted? Hmm, on second thoughts, maybe not. 🥴🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 They are on Andertons site now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, fretmeister said: They are on Andertons site now. Yes as previously mentioned. They are on all the major bass suppliers now, andertons, gak, PMT, dawsons etc, but all 'for order'. Last time I ordered a 'for order' from andertons was last september when I was told it would be available around march. I will wait for 'in stock', in fact I will wait for in stock in PMT so I can go and try one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 21 minutes ago, ezbass said: Inverted? Hmm, on second thoughts, maybe not. 🥴🤔 Well, there is a little lumpy thing where the headstock goes. In fact, I wonder how those strings fix at that end, it isn't very clear in the images. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 11 minutes ago, fretmeister said: They are on Andertons site now. Boss SY-1 anyone? (Sorry fretmeister couldn't resist...) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Al Krow said: And this mine. Would have also loved it in white, but still damn tasty in black!! What's additionally cute about this range is the new EQ set up. Previously Ibbys had a selector switch to choose between 3 mid EQ centres (250Hz, 450Hz and 700Hz). That's been swapped for a continuously variable mid EQ. "Full" semi-parametric mids on the bass itself - nice upgrade! 18mm string spacing on the 5 string rather than the more traditional 16.5mm, which again for many of us will be welcome. Headless with its chambered body: I'm blushing to think what this is going to tip the scales at! Looking forward to a trip to Wunjos in the Spring when they start appearing in stock! I've pretty much already decided I'll be grabbing one of these! Same, I'd love it in white, but black is OK. Would love to add some fretboard LEDs to one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, M@23 said: I've pretty much already decided I'll be grabbing one of these! Same, I'd love it in white, but black is OK. Would love to add some fretboard LEDs to one! I look forward to your in depth review Mark! (Although I suspect it's not going to be "helpful"! 😄) Edited January 1, 2020 by Al Krow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 PS first dibs on yours please when you move it on... you know I'll show up in person at Gatwick at the prescribed time 😁) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Are they bold or bonkers? Anyone who complains that makers only churn out Fender clones can stop now. But is the world ready for headless again, Status had to bring in heads because they didn’t sell enough headless and whoever sees a Steinberg? God on them for trying but I Seriously don’t think they’ll catch on generally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Good to see a few more models with the Nordstrands. Was tempted by one of their previous multi scale efforts but put off by the Bartolinis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 These look interesting... But The difficulty of getting your favourite brand/type of string in double ball-ache format would put me off. Particularly if you've got the multi-scale 6-er. Been there, seen the movie, got the T shirt with a Status. Even if it's got string clamping screws at the top, it's still a real pain. A pity, because DBE strings can feel really nice in terms of tone, feel and consistency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 1 minute ago, Grahambythesea said: Are they bold or bonkers? Anyone who complains that makers only churn out Fender clones can stop now. But is the world ready for headless again, Status had to bring in heads because they didn’t sell enough headless and whoever sees a Steinberg? God on them for trying but I Seriously don’t think they’ll catch on generally. Been a long time since Ibanez could be fairly accused of churning out Fender clones! Just now, dannybuoy said: Good to see a few more models with the Nordstrands. Was tempted by one of their previous multi scale efforts but put off by the Bartolinis. They seem to be switching from Nords to Barts BH2 and Aggie pups with their more recent line ups. Was it a different model of the Bart pups that got a bad rep in the older SR Standard range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnt Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, Grahambythesea said: Are they bold or bonkers? Anyone who complains that makers only churn out Fender clones can stop now. But is the world ready for headless again, Status had to bring in heads because they didn’t sell enough headless and whoever sees a Steinberg? God on them for trying but I Seriously don’t think they’ll catch on generally. The numbers of guitarists picking up Strandberg and Kiesel does make me think they're coming around again. We've also seen Chris from Muse wielding a vintage Status headless live, though his main bass is a custom Status with headstock. Ergonomics and balance have become a big thing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Now, this was unexpected, and makes me very happy. First new range of basses I'm genuinely keen to get a good look at in literally years. So much for zero-GAS 2020... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 I've not tried many Bartolini-equipped basses, but the ones I did left me cold. Whereas every demo I've seen of the Nord Big Singles has sounded really lively and growly. Some of these new finishes are amazing too! I'd go for this out of the headless lineup at Andertons: But love the finish on this SR too: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnt Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, Lfalex v1.1 said: These look interesting... But The difficulty of getting your favourite brand/type of string in double ball-ache format would put me off. Particularly if you've got the multi-scale 6-er. It's SBE strings with clamps: you can see the strings poking out the ends a little. Hopefully it's clamp before cut, so no risk of them unwinding on you. They're shipped with D'Addario EXL165 (nickel), they say. 3 minutes ago, Al Krow said: They seem to be switching from Nords to Barts BH2 and Aggie pups with their more recent line ups. Was it a different model of the Bart pups that got a bad rep in the older SR Standard range? It's BH2s on the 1000 range and Nords on the more expensive 1500 range. I don't know what the SRs used to have, but some of the current SR lineup has the same BH2s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 15 minutes ago, Lfalex v1.1 said: These look interesting... But The difficulty of getting your favourite brand/type of string in double ball-ache format would put me off. OE Strings are listed as EXL170-5SL which are single-ended. Looking at the pictures it seems that there is a clamp at the headless end with normal fitment in the bridge and there is no requirement for DBE strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 No fretless model. A headpiece designed à la Laurus. Not so ergonomical to my eyes. The locking jack is a real pain in the *ss : put one on your amp too, so you can come in front of the stage with your complete rig 😂. It's a bass not a tow truck ! Making headless basses 35 years late is a bit strange. The Strandberg's are more ergonomical (Klein design inspired). And what's this sissies strings spacing, we are not all small guys with cigarette fingers. Never understood Ibanez policy regarding basses. They never make the right bass at the right time. The original AFR was superbly designed, by the late Rolf Spuler, and totally ergonomical, but didn't appeal the bassists at the time. You want an ergonomical headless bass, try this : He's making headless basses since the first days and knows a lot about ergonomics, being an architect before a luthier, every detail is thought for sound and ergonomy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnt Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 The EHB1506MS was kind-of leaked a few weeks ago by bassist Benjamin J Shepherd, on Instagram. He has a few short performance videos on there. He doesn't seem to have any trouble with chords on that one ... 😘 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 @bnt Sounds nice and growly. Hoping this is everything the Strandberg turned out not to be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, bnt said: It's SBE strings with clamps: you can see the strings poking out the ends a little. Hopefully it's clamp before cut, so no risk of them unwinding on you. They're shipped with D'Addario EXL165 (nickel), they say. It's BH2s on the 1000 range and Nords on the more expensive 1500 range. I don't know what the SRs used to have, but some of the current SR lineup has the same BH2s I like the sound of the Nords on the 1500 range a lot, particularly if it does deliver the promised hybrid P/J tone. From their website: Nordstrand™ Big Split custom pickups The single-coil Nordstrand™ Big Split pickups feature split coils with hum cancelling construction for less noise. Its tone character is a hybrid P/J style and provides a rich and strong, yet well-balanced tone, which fits well with various kinds of playing styles. Shame that I prefer the simpler white / black finish of the 1000 range! Edited January 1, 2020 by Al Krow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 5 hours ago, BassApprentice said: This is probably my favourite variation. Shame that the most basic ones are only available on White 4 string or Black 5 String. Good grief. That looks amazing. I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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