All About The Bass - Ibanez SR300E PW Bass in Powder White

[@Ben_Mdws]

Bought one last month and really pleased with it: slim neck, nicely contoured body, not too weighty, good balance (no neck dive) and the range of tones are impressive.

[@deldia]

This Nathan guy plays wonderfully. Really nice balance of showmanship and reserved tasteful playing.

[@leonbooot]

Wow, I didn't! Those bass skills! They must be-wait for it-RUNNING IN THE FAMILY!

[@JOESEMTEX69]

No it's not Mark kings brother. Nathan King is no relative of Mark's. Nathan has a tribute band called Level 43, they only share the same Surname!!!

[@christocr]

@JOE SEMTEX Open mouth, insert foot.

[@ImaginaryEvil]

JOE SEMTEX Lol. You’re kidding right? They even look the same 🤣

[@TheAlbumGuy]

I’ve had this bass for nearly 3 years now, and I still think it’s brilliant. One downside that I found on the road is that the saddles on the bridge aren’t the strongest. They started to get a little week after having changed the strings and set the intonation 2-3 times. It’s nothing too distracting tho. It’s a high recommendation!!

[@GoNorthDesign]

YES! I've been fiddling with guitar for nearly two decades BUT just bought my first bass a month ago, and it's an Ibanez SR300F-very similar, but fretless, and with an ebonol fingerboard-and I paired it with a new Fender Rumble. I call it a guitar players' bass. Such an easy feel (especially with the flatwound strings). Loving the "All About The Bass" episodes!

[@D-8-Tone2]

I have just this model, this neck is amazing. I am a guitarist, and this neck is very close regarding the comfort. Nathan's play is absolute awesome, love it. Thx for the review.

[@joseortegabeede8233]

Due to its fame and craftmanship, most everyone wants a fender or fender-copy, because of the nostalgia and tone. However, I can say, having played a few fenders and a lot of more modern basses, that brands and Ibanez provide more features at lower prices. For $450, you can get an Ibanez SR 375E (A maple-body 5 string with all the features of the 300 series). Also, the Power Tap is just the Tap (Parallel-Single Coil) with a bass boost so it stays at the same volume level as the Series (humbucking) mode. All in all, Ibanez proves itself everyday as a great guitar company, just like Yamaha, Schecter, ESP, and many others.

[@SprunkCovers]

To be honest, I started playing bass with an Ibanez, now I have another and I have plans to buy another, Ibanez basses are so damn good and versatile, and they are not that expensive!!! you can play anything with them

[@EzyoMusic]

I never really wanted a Fender. I wanted something more modern so I got a G&L L-2000, which was designed by Leo anyway. I've now caught the bass bug and am really interested in the SR370 fretless.

[@Spazzsticks]

José Ortega Beede i bought a sr306eb six stringed bass for a fraction of the price of a fender! To say its a bang for your buck is an understatement!

[@brenlouissurio2404]

Fender and Gibson is like the Apple of instruments.

[@matteocristini6221]

I like my jazz bass though.

[@yeoldefoxeh254]

I've bought one of these and oh my... paired it up with a Fender LT25 combo at home and it's a BEAST. Love everything about it!

[@headknocker8999]

I bought a used SR300 in metallic red a few years back @ a local pawn for $100 otd which is 89.75 euros & that bass is the bee's knees.. After a setup & a set of flats it has become my #1 & have even sold my other basses off since.. It's that good..

[@NedwardJamesAlmost]

Just picked up an SR300E this past weekend. LOVING IT!

[@stevec6427]

I've had one of these a couple years now. I bought a Fender Jazz last year but just always much preferred the Ibanez for sound and playing. It just works really well.

[@rogerweavers]

Great basses. Just bought another one. Got a 4 year old SR300-CA and now a SR370EF-BBT (fretless).

[@callumord8894]

My old man has one of the older SR basses back from 2004ish in a silver with PJ pickups, easily one of the best and easiest basses I have ever played. Sounds better than some of the older 1970's Jazz basses I have played.

[@marcinszadyn5026]

SR is really amazing. And by the way, I like the way this guy is playing. It sounds really proffesional. Thx. I've bought one. Navy blue. And it's really fantastic. Greetings from Poland.

[@Bigma203]

im buying this guitar at the right time because they have plenty of colors now

[@MrCgar18]

thanks to this show I went and bought a Ibanez SR300E YOU BASTARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@aidenseabridge6752]

Carlos Garcia any good for a first bass?

[@MrCgar18]

yes it is,turning pegs are ok beside that the rest is fine.

[@aidenseabridge6752]

Carlos Garcia ok thank you

[@erradate6425]

Its been 10 years I havent touched a bass.. I'm whiling to buy a beginner one.. What amp would fit well with this ibanez ?

[@AllHailTheAle]

@@erradate6425 I bought this bass with the Rumble 100, from Andertons....damn this video! Great combination of amp/bass for silly cheap money.

[@SorrellShaves]

This video is responsible WHOLLY for my purchase of the SR300E-PW and Fender Rumble 100. It is also responsible for the fact I've developed an addiction to playing said bass, and thoroughly ignoring my guitars since the bass arrived. It is also responsible for my son demanding to hear bass line after bass line of songs he knows. Thank you Nathan and Lee for convincing me to part with yet more of my hard earned on another pending addiction :D

[@floydlay9189]

Howdy I have the same bass,,it is a chameleon,with sounds,,are you still enjoying it?

[@NguyenTran-wf1xg]

@@floydlay9189 Would you recommend it?

[@floydlay9189]

@@NguyenTran-wf1xg Hi,,most definitely,,,brilliant sound,,and lovely feel!,

[@NguyenTran-wf1xg]

@@floydlay9189 It’s good to hear. I’ve ordered one for myself.

[@floydlay9189]

@@NguyenTran-wf1xg Excellent,,you won't be upset,,what colour?

[@LeslieAB30]

I went on line this evening and have bought an SR300E in Candy Apple Red. There is also a green one, and several shades of blue.

[@christoph8539]

Ive recently bought one and i think its everything i want a bass to be. Perfect.

[@alynsmith5591]

My first bass was a 2001 Ibanez SR300DX. I still have it, I still love it, I wouldn't sell it for the world and prefer it to any other bass I have ever played/owned. The neck is definitely skinnier than my Squire Vintage Modified Jazz Bass.

[@shuruff904]

my first too....(1999 model, two single coils humbucker, active preamp candy metallic red)....and still my favorite

[@theguitarpro2490]

I'd like some Ibanez BTB basses, maybe do a vs. video between the SR and BTB series?.

[@ChezzOnBass]

Thanks for all the great content. This bass in slap has just as good if not BETTER tone than a $2000 Fender Jazz! Ibanez has really done it. I think I'm gonna grab the 6 string version!

[@adnap]

The color choices have really expanded progressively since this video was released. I believe there are 4-5 color choices available for the SR300E model at this point.

[@robinmarsh3076]

I got one for Christmas and it is amazing! I love everything about it.

[@42Voltron]

I love these the one Dave from Dorje got was beautiful but this is a fantastic entry level

[@sjlacey65]

Nice to have something for us low-enders, great playing and demos.....keep it up.

[@leonaudacity5313]

Just got one today (my first bass), I have x3 electric guitars but this bass is a fun thing to play around on

[@LoftySkinner]

SR300 is the Yamaha Pacifica of basses. Every music school in Norway has 3.

[@mrbungle7586]

Lol seen so many of these but not this 1st episode. Nathan says at the start something about they have been making this for 25 years. I brought an Ibanez SR500 new back in 1994 and yes they still make that one, tho it's different in some ways, pick ups, wood type etc. I still have mine and it's neck is so nice like all of the SR range. Needs new pre amp to. It cost me 1k back then and I looked at Fender, MM etc around same price, new and 2nd hand and kept coming back to the Ibanez. I've owned other basses since and still have another two, but never could part with my SR 500. Ibanez make awesome basses at ridiculous prices. Some brand snobs have to have a Fender etc and look down at Ibanez without ever playing one. Their loss. Cheers

[@EchoesofPraise527]

How about a comparison video between the Yamaha TRBX300 and the SR300e

[@etpslick100]

Ibanez never ceases to amazes me!🤨

[@Victimesty]

But the five string version comes in four finishes and they´re all great. There´s the Root Beer and Silverburst, both metallic.

[@ookthomas]

The SR300EB also has a candy apple finish with black hardware. Really hope they will add that color scheme to the SR305E series.

[@schana96]

Mine is arriving this week. Thanks for the great review!

[@bassgaming5094]

loving the series. really getting into the swing of it.

[@josephwalton487]

Just so that everyone knows,... this bass sounds incredible in a blues setting actually.

[@prestonwallech4118]

I agree. Switched to flat wound strings and it sounds so nice.

[@DreWilsonn]

JUST bought this BadBoy This Video has confirmed my Purchase ! thanks A lot !

[@coolbossnessFTW]

Just picked up the slightly nicer, maple bodied 370e. Absolutely love it. Not to get confrontational, but the Thunderbird was just a nose-diving brick by comparison. The Ibanez is light, is incredibly flexible, and has a good, but subtle look. Plus it fits in a normal gig bag. It's just a really smart bass. I'll also note that it can sound way more dark and Geezer Butler-y if you tweak it a bit, I'm kinda shocked by how tinny it sounds it this demo (though it still sounds okay).

[@robrandall4336]

Fair do's this is one amazing Bass for the cash, hey I know I just bought one, S/H but as new. Thanks Nathan and Lee for the review.

[@marike1100]

Nathan quotes "Portrait of Tracy", I knew I liked that guy, well done.

[@ilikeseat]

Active or passive. At 3:16 he said passive humbuckers, but I can see something like a battery holder behind the bass.

[@danadrian2752]

ilikeseat the pickups are passive and it has an active preamp

[@johnstained9333]

I always feel like I'm bad at bass when I see nathan play but then I remember that he's probably been playing for at least ten years longer than I've been alive for.

[@JamaisMEC]

Try Scott's bass lessons on KZbin. Probably a good idea to be somewhat masterful of fingerstyle-plectrum techniques before venturing into slap (beyond that heard on Saturdays at local guitar shops).

[@steventrueman3493]

Ok, so I've returned to bass after many years away, and this is the bass that I have chosen to re learn all I have forgotten! Mine has a bit of work to be done to it, new strings, action and a bit of electrical to deal with, I like it, truss rod I think can be accessed from the top. I'll write something more when all the work is done, including me and my lousy playing😁ps do I detect a mark king riff there, nice one👍

[@medic8edman]

I know this vid is 4 years old, but just wanted to let you guys know that there are more color options now. Mine is like a steel blue pewter with gold woodgrain highlights. It's gorgeous and cost me only $350 American. No gig bag or case included, but I picked up a tour worthy Gator Case gig bag for $140 at Guitar Center.

[@georgenowik7763]

niiiiiiiice jaco reference in there. one of my favorite harmonics licks

[@mongofan1]

"It's mysterious. It's waiting for somebody to discover its true potential." :) :) :)

[@nekot9274]

Usually, the third position is like a 100% from half a pickup and 50% of the other half of the same pickup in a way to achieve the dynamic of a single coil but to keep it clean noisewise and maybe with an extra bass in the spectrum.

[@TheRastaDan]

my local shop has two of these, can't decide between this white one or a candy-apple-red with black hardware

[@illegalelbowradio]

Just bought the 5 string version, love it!!! Great video, guys!!

[@YoanRoullard]

May i ask how the low b string sounds and feels ? Not too floppy / loose ?

[@adnap]

I’m currently in the market for owning a new bass, so I’ve been hitting up KZbin for demos on strings and basses, and 15/20 videos bass related material have all been English/Brits. Something to that ? Could there be more Bass players in the UK?

[@ritchiecole4193]

There are more than you think

[@EpicWarDog]

What amp do you guys recommend with this bass itbwpylf have to act as a practice/small gig set up?

[@JacobSandberg]

Love the Mark King licks :D

[@Qban220]

Very, very comfortable to play. Only complaint I have is, it is quite low output and need to be boosted, especially when recorded DI. Maybe pickups or pre-amp upgrade perhaps?

[@respond_code3]

I'm racking up the views on two of your videos. I keep going back and forth between this bass and the TRBX304. I can not decide which one to get. Seems like there's more sound from this one .

[@IThinkMottoMottolikesyou]

Go for the trbx304. I've used both these

[@respond_code3]

@@IThinkMottoMottolikesyou I ended up going with this one. Ive had it for probably a year now. Which seems about right since it looks like my comment is a year old. Zero complaints so far.

[@jerryKJose]

The 370 fret less doesn’t come in this Pearl white colour?

[@ffmfg]

You guys didn't mention one other major change is in body material. SR300 had agathis, while 300E has mahogany body, if one could believe the specs. I've skimmed through discussions on SR300 on local guitar forums, and agathis bodies are universally hated. Also btw 300E now has a bunch of different finishes (at least on Ibanez website).

[@Mr.M1STER]

I like this bass series.

[@MellonVegan]

Dayum, Nathan's got the chops!

[@Troumbadour]

The number one thing that I love about Ibanez basses is that they have plenty of basses that go up to 24 frets. It's all about options, and I love how Ibanez gives you that. I don't know why companies like Fender and Gibson don't do that, there isn't any downside to a 24 fret neck that I can see.

[@sofienkesraouikhayel]

Only urge2 fender

[@deeliriyum]

What do you mean passive Humbuckers? Would this guitar work without 9v battery? Form what I can see there's no on/off switch on active electronics...

[@Mr.Goldbar]

The pickups are passive but the controls are active. Ibanez could wire this pickups to a passive EQ without a need for a battery but they didn't because it'll sound like turd

[@arnlmndza]

I think Ibby's combination of passive pick ups and active preamps are killing it. the TMB100s sport the same combi, and it rocks.

[@danthony9311]

Will NOT work without battery! Eats bat as long as bass is plugged in.

[@WildWildWeasel]

7:58 That's the intro to Level 42's "Mr. Pink"!

[@jwardbass4452]

Apparently Nathan is Mark King's brother. So he's just playing his brother's bassline.

[@firestarten]

love ya. love your show. I would like to know what you make of the Ibanez Portamento

[@stevesmith3990]

Hurrah, bass videos at last!

[@floydlay9189]

Could someone please tell,me how to get closest,,to the MM sound,,sort of setting,,cheers

[@ffleo7392]

Love the bass stuff!!! How about starting a "sound like" series for bass players!!!

[@tallalexander]

Hello chaps. Great video as always. Would it be possible to do a video on bass compressors please? Sh-ffordable to sell a kidney price range. Cheers

[@deepthings4311]

Ibanez SR300E vs Sire Marcus Miller V3 (v2)? Which one do you think is a better overall instrument?

[@papapritsos]

Now I've got to learn how to play the bass. Thanks.

[@andyg3]

+Vangelman its fucking easy!

[@papapritsos]

+andyg3 I know. The transition from guitar to bass is an easy one. But stuff like slapping takes some time and practice.

[@johnnewton1830]

Similar to guitar it's easy to be a bad bass player, hard to be an amazing one

[@NDRWCHNNL]

@@papapritsos easy? No sir, bass is't that easy, well, it is, if you are just playing as an average one. If you want to become to a great one is not easy.

[@sofienkesraouikhayel]

Do you play ani sound .? Bass jazz p . MM? Marcus sound ? Stu hamm?

[@midtown3221]

Does it have a passive mode? One of the knobs you can pull?

[@ej4634]

getting this bass in 5 string :)

[@mickavoidant4780]

The SR300E is a great bass and is as good as the SR600E. I have both. The only way the 600 wins is on looks and having a switch to bypass the active EQ.

[@markanthonycalvo4627]

Nice Ibanez, just wanna add to also check a Yamaha TRBX304. same genre, and modern electronics

[@liiliiliiliil]

sorry for the ignorant question im no bassist and have never used an active bass before, but will the basic volume control still work and still produce a sound even without the battery for the preamp EQ

[@benjucklesgamer5335]

Just bought that bass. It was worth £220 and has amazed me

[@pastelcia42]

Show us how the ES-Les Paul Bass sounds please!

[@mistacoz]

Captain Lee! Just a guess/speculation but could the 'power tap' function be switching both the humbuckers to act like a pair single coils each? Like from in parallel to in series (or vice versa, I don't fully understand electrickery...)

[@stuartcarden5402]

Dear Captain, if you stocked a lefty version of this I would buy it in a heartbeat! Just a hopeful request. Cheers for all the great work and videos!

[@CaptAnderton]

+Stuart Carden Lefties are due in July!

[@stuartcarden5402]

+CaptAnderton Ah brilliant! That's made my day, thank you :D

[@mistacoz]

Yes new bass video! *Turns up the low end on the EQ.

[@momehio9544]

I cant wait to get my hands on the 306EB

[@applesauceman3555]

10:30 I hear portrait of Tracy! :):):)

[@marksommerville5857]

Can you still get a pint in central London for under £220?

[@ericblasse6335]

any bass pedal reviews or challenge/quest vids for bass like you do with rob? would love to watch all bass stuff

[@janekmilewski]

Les musiciens pros sont régulièrement épatés par le son de ma basse. J’ai exactement la même basse SR300E PW depuis des années.

[@guthriegovan4878]

which should i buy SR300e or SR605?

[@brucepiland]

I’ve got the SR305e. They’re stupid good.

[@julian.6668]

Could you Guys please do a review on the new ibanez Paul Stanley series? Would love To see that!

[@carloswest7957]

Guys, Could you please do a budget gigging amp video, Anywhere around 30-50 watts? Does anybody also have some suggestions that would be suitable for this, Thank you

[@VintageSG]

G'grief. £220 is approximately what I paid for my Vox longscale many,many years ago. £220 is approximately what my MIM P bass cost way back and now I'm contemplating ( yet ) another bass, this crops up at the bloody price point again. The quality looks consistent with the above too. Numerically, they cost the same, but in terms of purchase power, this is a bargain compared to my previous 'entry level' models.

[@thumbster756]

Sold! Thanks Guys!

[@hellraiserharry]

Not a bass player, guitarist for 16 years, made a impulse buy because it was cheap. I use it on stage it's a damn cool guitar

[@koba5152]

Man I remember when I got this as my first bass when there was a huge discount at my local music store

[@a.v.w]

I just got one thanks to black Friday for only £219.00 instead of £275. I cannot wait its gonna be great!

[@tbasshandyman7610]

what is the material of the factory installed nut

[@youpalayuyu]

Amp used in the video ...DY...?

[@schana96]

The "PW" in "SR300E PW" already stands for "Powder White", so the title is a bit redundant :D

[@schana96]

@Mitch Wild Same difference

[@Mark_Williams300]

Isn't that The Captain? Or does he have a twin brother who also works at Andertons?

[@NoR110011]

Are you guys going to stock Wylde Audio guitars?

[@sudharsanpaskaran]

Why did u take away the new video

[@fredjr26]

What mode would you recommend in jazz or gospel genre ?

[@zac107]

Would this bass be appropriate for using a pick as I see a lot of people finger picking with this bass

[@Ben_Mdws]

kurt cobain yes - check some of Anderton's other videos where Nathan plays an Ibanez: he uses a pick on occajsons

[@colinelliott556]

please do a review of the (Epiphone) Tobias Toby 1V Deluxe, to me probably the best very affordable bass on the market'Cheers

[@stefaneduard8169]

Should've cut sum of the high-mid freqs and add some of the low ones, a tiny bit of bass and also cut from the trebs just a little. The sound is way too neutral for my taste, but nothing i can't fix by eq-ing