Ibanez Soundgear Bass - any good?

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Thinking about picking up an Ibanez Soundgear 5 string bass (SR885).

Anybody have any opinions on these?

Thnaks.
 
I like the feel of the SR basses, but I'm also a complete Ibanez whore. Watch out for the cheaper models--those scrawny necks are great for playability, but they tend to have some quick bowing issues. Their five strings are much more reinforced, though, so you shouldn't have as many problems.
 
Purge said:
I like the feel of the SR basses, but I'm also a complete Ibanez whore. Watch out for the cheaper models--those scrawny necks are great for playability, but they tend to have some quick bowing issues. Their five strings are much more reinforced, though, so you shouldn't have as many problems.

Yep, I like the feel of the neck on the Soundgears. Similiar to my Guild that I have had for just about forever. I just need a five string for one project, so I don't want to spend a ton, but don't want a POS either.....

Thanks Purge!
 
NL5 said:
Yep, I like the feel of the neck on the Soundgears. Similiar to my Guild that I have had for just about forever. I just need a five string for one project, so I don't want to spend a ton, but don't want a POS either.....

Thanks Purge!
Is that the project that you were working on that I volunteered to play for?

Post it when it's done!

Oh, and once you play 5, you won't use a 4 anymore! :D
 
He's lying!! You'll be much better off sending me that 5 string (along with that MOTU you've got for sale) in exchange for....for.....er.....hell, I don't own anything cool. How about some McNuggets coupons?
 
Purge said:
He's lying!! You'll be much better off sending me that 5 string (along with that MOTU you've got for sale) in exchange for....for.....er.....hell, I don't own anything cool. How about some McNuggets coupons?
I want some McNuggets coupons, but you ain't getting my ESP B-205 for it!
 
Rokket said:
Is that the project that you were working on that I volunteered to play for?

Post it when it's done!

Oh, and once you play 5, you won't use a 4 anymore! :D

Yep, that's the one - the guitar player is going to do the bass parts, then I can fiddle around with it for awhile :D
 
NL5 said:
Yep, that's the one - the guitar player is going to do the bass parts, then I can fiddle around with it for awhile :D
Have fun! Let me know if you need me.... :D :cool:
 
Well, just got an Ibanez SR885.

So far, it's not bad. I like the sound of my Guild with EMG's better, but maybe just because I am used to it.

The Ibanez plays nice though, and I like the new "B" string - although I still like G-strings the best - LOL :D

edit - well, after going from my Aguilar 1 x 12" to my Goliath SR cab - WOW! What a difference! The Aguilar just can't reproduce the "b" string nearly as well as the SWR cab.
 
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