All About The Bass - Ibanez SR500 & SR505 Review

[@TheUndertones559]

Listening through headphones in the middle of the night home alone and that delayed knock at 5:37 just gave me a damn heart attack.

[@j3tt436]

Efrain Gonzalez same

[@emalgoz99]

true

[@silverdevries5072]

Same

[@caseygreen]

It's jatobas's witnesses knocking

[@gerpb]

​@@caseygreen hahaha

[@rubenmancha5749]

this was my first professional bass when I was 12 years old. still sounds great to this day

[@CaptAnderton]

A one page pamphlet of my best video gags is available on request ;) Cheers for watching everyone - this was a fun one!

[@user-eu9ws3uo9f]

If so will the Jabota's witness gag be in with all context?

[@JordysRailVideos]

did you forget the SR506?

[@rd6228]

8:50 "Doing a ham-fisted job of putting it back in." ;)

[@JamesManuel925]

Just wanted to let you guys know that this video helped me purchase this bass yesterday! I'm totally loving the All About the Bass videos, and Nathan King is hysterical. Keep em coming. Thanks guys!

[@grozwald]

I enjoyed the Jatoba's Witness joke. Gold, Captain. Gold.

[@F0dd3r26]

I liked Pete's reaction "Oh please don't do that hehe heeee"

[@Doxologyboy]

Just picked up a SR505 on a bit of a whim. Ended up parting with my SR300FM for what I paid for it and I’m loving the difference. Considering the price it is hands down an extraordinarily instrument.

[@rahawk69]

I just bought one of these 5 string Basses 2nd hand on the strength of the Jatoba’s Witness joke. True story.

[@boogie3718]

That's nicee. I miss mine. But I've been trying to sell my Warwick Rockbass to buy this second hand sr500 I found on the market

[@oblivionnokk3531]

Eeeeey, I love this! got a SR505 myself, and it us just amazing sounding and perfect for most generes. But I feel you forgot to mention something and here it is. The pickups are passive but the Pre-amp are active, wich means you get the clean sound from passive but the power from active. And the battery can stay for ages!!

[@HiramCintron]

Ti Lav no

[@liamjenkins82]

Hey mate. 4 years later. How's the Ibanez holding out.

[@oblivionnokk3531]

@@liamjenkins82 Hey, I sold it because I went back to guitaring, but when I owed it, it was solid af, always reliable, just remember to bring a spare 9v and swap it before a concert if you do that.

[@liamjenkins82]

@@oblivionnokk3531 ha appreciate the reply. I'm actually re considering and thinking a schecter or a an esp. as much as I've enjoyed the Ibanez over the years I'd like to try something new.

[@peadookie]

@@liamjenkins82 I've been playing an sr755 since 2010... Still a super bad ass bass. I changed out the pickups to Bart MK5's and the Bart NTMB pre and went to 18v with a coil tap switch. Also added Loxx strap locks. In that configuration, it's the bass I play 60% of the time. The other bass that I've got is a Modulus Q5. I also used to own a Modulus Q6, for reference. This bass is light, fast, ergonomic (for me), and has survived spit, beer, heat, cold... pretty much anything a hard-giggled bass can deal with. If in doubt, go for it. If you want to hot rod it, upgrade the pickups and/or pre. Edit: the neck is nice and low, BTW.

[@CaptainMemesteroid]

Bought my SR505 about two weeks ago, as my first bass (moving from a bass vi-style guitar), and I'm having a lot of fun with it!

[@ExpatZ266]

How did I miss this when I bought my 505? Brilliant as always, love wathcing your shows.

[@j.rhodes1025]

Always get a kick out of your videos, thanks guys!!

[@user-pi2xl4jw3e]

5:36 genuinely scared the shit out of me

[@melvinrios2783]

So far I have enjoyed every single video. You guys are the dynamic duo of the bass world.

[@Kakarot4812]

I own the SR506 model and it is a beauty! Great video guys!

[@StarKickersUK]

At last a review with drums . Bass is a rhythm instrument and it sounded so much better locked in to a beat . Please keep the beats going !

[@Roberta_Esposito]

🥁🥁🥁

[@maxscardanelli6185]

The Jatoba's Witness joke was honestly one the best gags I've ever heard you say/do Captain Lee. It got me in stitches for a good 10 minutes. 😂😂👌🏻👌🏻

[@Theimpairedpig]

gotta say I love my Ibanez SR506 six string!

[@77MrKev]

Great tone with everything in the middle position. Love my SRX500

[@Raezioo]

I saw you guys stocked ESP Stream basses in the store. Would it be possible to give a review of that? I'm interested in buying one of them, but it's kind of hard to find a good review on KZbin. And seeing your reviews are top quality, I'm sure it would be a great video :) Thanks!

[@chris_bern]

Would be great

[@stevesmith3990]

+1

[@Bodhidrop]

ESP/LTD would be really cool. Thanks.

[@Raezioo]

After waiting for 7 months, I think all hope is lost haha

[@CatalystOfFire]

I'll tell you what, they're all sweet basses but don't usually have quite the same low end as Ibanez stuff like this. ESP stuff definitely sounds great still.

[@jasonrongi1]

A comparison of the stingray basses would be great. Sub Ray 4, Ray 34, and EB stingray. Great opportunity for price vs sound/feel.

[@Theladrion]

Jason Rongione I would love to see that as well. Thinking of getting one for funky and rocky purposes :-)

[@DMarie-et3sw]

Jatoba's Witness. lol. I picked this bass up at the Guitar Center... I fell in love with the wood, the weight and the way the strings sit so close to the fret board. Even without plugging it in, it sounded so lovely. I am reintroducing myself to the bass again after a long haitus. If I stay consistent (i.e., finish an online program I signed up for), I will treat myself to this bass! I'm in love.

[@nathanash101]

I have an SR505, brilliant bass that can do so much with the amazing pickups and EQ. I know a guy who drummed in a band with a bass player that was sponsored by Lakland, but when he could only take one bass it would be SR505. could do so much and was such a studio tool.

[@handle-e5u]

I got one of these from my school for free because they thought it was broken, i took it to the shop to find out that everything in it is functional and was in perfect condition(all it needed was a battery)

[@Rolanditou]

Thanks for what you guys do! really helpful, we love it, keep up the good work! you guys rock!

[@zfehnel]

Best. Intro. Ever.

[@rebeltuba9422]

I've used an SR506 for 7 years now. It's the easiest playing 6-string I've ever seen. I traded a Modulus Quantum 6 for it and never looked back. It's NOT a pretty instrument. It just sounds great and plays effortlessly. I've never needed a neck adjustment; it's incredibly stable, and I'm able to get the action ridiculously low. For the money, this bass is unbeatable. My one complaint is this: It's hard to keep the bridge saddles from moving around. I'm looking for a replacement bridge that locks. If I can't find one, I'll just replace it with a stock bridge. I'd like to see you guys do a comparison of inexpensive 6-string (or more) basses.

[@TheEchelon]

Not pretty? I guess that's subjective. I personally like the natural woody coffeetable look when it comes to basses :)

[@timcountryman961]

Great vid! Happy Chooseday to you as well. The Jatoba joke was hilare!!!

[@monstrok]

Got a 505 called "Ole' Squeaky" and love it!

[@bassist12345]

about time one of the best basses of the past 15 or so years got a review/demo of this calibre!

[@headknocker8999]

I will have to say that the $100 USD that I paid for my Ibanez SR300 was without a doubt the best dough ever spent on a bass guitar, Blows away my old Charvel 3B.. Only trouble we ever had was the bridge saddles would loosen from vibration & the saddles would fall, The fix was a micro drop of clear nail polish on each screw..

[@logank1555]

I will be purchasing a SR505 second hand for £89. Thank you for the video

[@thewomble1509]

It would be fascinating to hear a bass off between Nathan and Mark!

[@lefthandluke8923]

That is some damn fine playing. Plus you guys are hilarious. Thanks for the vids!

[@ronnieaux5290]

Fantastic video! Great playing, quality production, funny dialog, lots of good information, and... "Jatoba's Witness" lollllll

[@JuniorShepherd]

i just bought the SR505 in flat sapphire blue today! can't wait till it arrives.

[@Sicel1304]

Junior Shepherd what's the country of origin on the 505 model?

[@hhhydeee]

Sicel1304 South Korea

[@Sicel1304]

Thanks!

[@hhhydeee]

Great bass, worth the money. I'm consider to buy this one as my first 5 strings bass.

[@Sicel1304]

YiZhou Wang I already have a five string, but I'm highly considering getting this one in sapphire blue as my four string.

[@EvilSpongeCake]

You guys should make an album of cheesy dance music

[@bentpolski]

HAHAHA

[@gunnarpeterson484]

Great company great store. Visited the UK and visited their Guildford location and was not let down. Played many of their guitars great selection my friend had bought one of their ghost fret pro series guitars loves it. Sadly did not get to meet Rob Chapman or the Captain. I'd recommend Andertons to anyone local to that area. Was not let down by the slightest.

[@dewindoethdwl2798]

Two years on and you’re still getting the blame 😊. Just ordered an SR505 after your video 🎉😂🎉

[@fishcakes1621]

2:26 berp! better out than in, Captain. Great basses, I bought a 4-stringer from Anderton's a while back... lovely! Brilliant value for money.

[@S0u11ess]

finally a demo by someone who can actually play. so many videos on youtube make this bass sound so bad, but its actually very nice

[@digicamoguitarist1704]

I have the Ibanez SR506 I love it to death the thin body is great for long jam sessions. best bass for tapping IMO, I play in a funny tuning from low to high ADADGD. its funny I just posted a video of me tapping it

[@JordysRailVideos]

Same, but I have mine set for either Standard or 1 full step down

[@JordysRailVideos]

Same, but I have mine set for either Standard or 1 full step down

[@IAmKillEveryone]

I've got a 506 as well. My only complaint is the thin body starts to cut off the circulation to your leg when you play sitting down for extended periods of time. Other than that, it's flawless. I play mine with the low B dropped to an A: AEADGC, but I've gone as low as GDGCFA# for the sake of djent and it had no problems with floppy strings.

[@GuyNamedSean]

My dad has an older Ibanez and that's the only bass I ever played. Didn't get to learn much on it because it was pretty beat up and needed quite a bit of help to get it sounding good. I can't wait until I save up enough to get my own Ibanez.

[@philmccracken6134]

Actually it's better to learn on an old beat up instrument, then you buy something nice and you realise you can do a lot of things and playing just becomes a lot more fun. I still remember when i bought my Strat after learning on a crappy entry level guitar, the first time i played it was just like a dream. Then it did it again when i tried the Ernie ball strings.

[@GuyNamedSean]

+Eolas I'm going to learn on a starter set. That bass had, like, frets knocked out of whack and everything.

[@evenseb7574]

There is nothing less inspiring than a difficult playing bass. I once tried to play on a jazz festival jamsession on a horrible Fender P bass with a really high action, with the result that I could not play good at all. A trauma it was. Luckily it was in another country. Now I always carry around a small allen key with me. It takes just seconds to lower the strings, and an old bowed neck suddenly becomes playable ✌️

[@alfother]

These are reputed to be one of the best budget basses you can buy, especially if you pick one up used. Really making me regret my shoddy Gio...

[@LeeHoMusic]

Two beautiful guitars, great value and excellent bass player!!!

[@JohnBJr]

My SR505 is clothed in Zebra wood so there is at least three finishes. Thanks for demonstrating the EQ section. The mids are the voice so I don't usually scoop them more than a smidge below the indent. The switch has a nice effect with the mid-cut. I'm about to light up the rig and give that a go. Subscribed.

[@rogerriggs5714]

Mine is the SR 505PB with a poplar burl top.

[@tarik3552]

Could you guys do a review of the yamaha trbx series and the sire marcus miller bass? Keep up the good work!

[@bumblesnowmonster]

Nathan killed it on the opener!

[@carlwilson4375]

Sold. I’m going to buy some one today.

[@Bodhidrop]

Just get one. Probably the best bass for the price. Very versatile. Takes a lickin'. Easy to play.

[@TheNaivi131]

I just got a four string sr 500 here in Canada at L&M and they charge around $1000 taxes in but its sooooooo worth it

[@barryismygod]

I love the Sr series basses I have an sr300 and I love it sounds great easy to play the active circuit combined with a distortion pedal gives you insane tones if I set my pedal just right I get a synth bass tone that I really dig

[@Filmandmusicdegenerate]

I my SR500 for sale today and after listening to this video and the ibanez official video I don’t want to sell my bass anymore

[@klaymeister]

I had an sr505 it was definitely one of the best basses I've played. I had to get rid of it due to the bridge randomly warping to the point it wouldn't hold the D string anymore.

[@wormpheus24]

couldn't you have gotten a new bridge?

[@klaymeister]

+Joel Patota I had a warranty and they gave me my money back instead of replacing the bridge

[@klaymeister]

+Joel Patota it was at guitar center, go figure

[@applesauceman3555]

yeah. thats the one thing about the ibanez 500s and up. the metal isnt the best.

[@jdssurf]

i think there was a recall on the bridges for a few years

[@SteveC-Shaman]

Just bought one of these. Tried it against Fender, Gretch, Charvel, Jackson all in the same shop on the same amp ... it played better, sounded better and was more flexibile while being reliable from the standpoint of having fully passive pickups with passive tone control.

[@pansoczefka4806]

Can you make all presentes song ? Bea plays some drums, Nathan on bass, Mike and Pete on guitars, Rob on vocals and Captain on some synth/sequencer.

[@drweirdo2155]

I love Pete's bass work in this video!!

[@144928]

I want the four string, you guys sold me on it. This will be my first bass guitar, so I am not a Jatoba's witness yet.

[@ThatGuyOnBassYT]

Since these aren't available anymore is there a current model you stock which suits a similar spec or price range? 😄

[@jjgirl6996]

Love the thin neck and tone of these basses but I have one issue!! I own the 6 string model (sr506) and the finish pilled immediately. Doesn't take much at all!! Very easy to dent and scratch!!

[@RalAngelov]

Here the same!

[@Sameosez1]

Ibanez is my favorite basses I have free time and I have an old Ibanez EX bass and a Ibanez Sabre bass I am retired and have been looking at this SR 500 to upgrade to something newer like the video

[@MarcANGUILL]

Hi, thanks for this video. I ear fretbuzz after each note was played, do you know how to fix it? i have the same problem with my SR 506. Thank you

[@neilbarnett3046]

Is THAT what that switch does! I've had the SR505 for nearly a year and still can't hear any difference when I move the switch. And the "manual" is no use at all, it tells you what the switch does on EVERY model, but never makes it clear which model you've got. The trussrod still needs the (supplied) spanner to tighten, just not a screwdriver to get at the end. You guys are so good, you even make fret buzz sound good. I think you've been practising!

[@qwpeppe]

Hey guys! How about a video on Billy Sheehans 2nd pedal from EBS? it's super cool!

[@woodyh4650]

Yes, yes. More bass, and bass amp demos.

[@baldbassdude]

no love for the 506? or any six string? come Capt.

[@GingeOVision]

Lee on the korg!

[@Todesnuss]

Wow, the banter in this video was cryptic.

[@j0hnbr0ck]

The current 505's have been revamped, is this review still relevant? Only difference I really see in the revamp is the truss rod is accessed by the body end of the neck

[@FarrinD12]

Loving these videos guys! Thanks for posting them! Any thoughts on doing a Yamaha TRBX series vid? To keep with the modern basses theme?

[@dancassidy7471]

I bought the SR 605 800 plus bucks out of the gate..price used came down 200 bucks used...a grrat deal on FBMP. IT IS MY FAV..over the UDs Jazz and GERMAN CORVETTE WARWICK

[@jlopez219]

Would you guys be able to review the 2019 SR505E with the new Bartolini BH2 pickups? Thanks!

[@sebradfield]

I had an SR505, then a 506, I loved the tone, but it didn't cut through the hard rock sound of the band I was with at the time. I'm fascinated to see the sunburst model, as I found the appearance of the Ibanez to be boring. I might be looking into getting one of these again.

[@XShinobixXx]

GOD DAMN that 4string sounds so damn funky in slap mode!! Im gonna buy this beast!

[@Thomas.harding]

Aren’t these prone to easy wood wear?

[@ericblasse6335]

can you guys review the fender rumble amps?

[@NoelKunz]

I have an SR500 that I play through the new Fender Rumble. Versatile is the key word and the Rumble amp is stupid light. Works well and I've played it from small weddings to arenas when my band played opening day for the Jacksonville Jaguars. This bass plus the Rumble amp is a real winner. I rarely play any other bass/amp combo anymore.

[@aaronarinez9496]

Hi! Here From Argentina! What do you guys think about a comparative with the Cort A5 Artisan?

[@NoelKunz]

Years late but I had a Cort A5 and I switched to the SR500. Light, and I found myself able to record better on this, as well as play live gigs. It was more versatile and just felt better. I was sold when I layer both side by side. Not everyone can do this, but I will say this: I don't miss my Cort.

[@INFxSERCH]

Nathan King!

[@mickavoidant4780]

What are they like in passive?

[@sebastianrechtman3749]

Can you do a video about the Jaco Pastorius bass guitar please?

[@mississippisnowplow]

Please do a review on the ibanez sr6

[@jamesorbinson1386]

is the SR500-SBF really worth the extra money over the SR400-EQM? Marginally better pickups for an extra £100 and change

[@KairuX32]

Do a Rickenbacker 4003 please.

[@tarkenton3895]

Been considering buying the Ibanez BTB 7 bass. It'd be interesting seeing Nathan figure his away around 7, but the entire BTB/DTF basses would be very cool. They seem like genuinely beautifully crafted instruments.

[@rebeltuba9422]

They're good. Compared to the SR line the necks are much bulkier and have a 35" scale (I think one model has 34").

[@tonyvillena1293]

What's the next quality up from the 505? Any acoustic version ?

[@rickrolli7091]

I have the 505 and it's awesome. The mid scoop switch doesn't do too much. The new ones are much better. This is an older video but I had a good time. You guys are so funny and I enjoy watching you. Cheers and have a great day.

[@danielmoraes743]

so it isnt worth it buying second hand?

[@rickrolli7091]

@@danielmoraes743 yes it is. It actually holds its value very well. It's actually Ibanez's best selling bass. Just be aware that the newer ones have a 3 position mid switch instead of a 2 position. Either way, you have to juice it a little more passed the detent to get the mid tone to pop out of the mix. That's the only deal. Otherwise. Get out there and rock the world.

[@rickrolli7091]

@@danielmoraes743 if you can buy it for $500 or less. You're doing good. They hold steady at around $600 to $650.

[@Ben_Mdws]

Sounds pretty gorgeous....

[@kelankellari6885]

The SR500 line has always felt really solid for the price it's sold. I have no idea why I don't own one though... :D P.S. The two first hits of the bass drum in the AATB intro jingle hurts my ears. It jumps out really loud even at low volume. Maybe cut the the db in the beginning a bit or something please.

[@jim4633]

only one person I know did not love this bass. and the only reason was he had wrist issues and the neck was too thin. but he loved the sound and playability. ultimate versitile bass. Sr500 and a sansamp is golden.

[@greggoso600]

yeaa the six string version is not as light as those, as an owner i feel like pointin it out ahah great for slappin imho the only thing i dont like about it is the mid control in the bass eq, which they improved in the more recent models. so yea ibanez i think is always the way to go if youre on a budget

[@nomedidioinvano]

it's ACTUALLY tuesday! you rock!

[@fratcemgurbey2340]

can you make a review of ibanez BTB series??

[@kenyot2]

ASK what different sr505E with sr505?

[@brunopetrini5174]

Kenyot a longer name

[@craftcrasher89]

New pickups/bridge/electronics (have passive mode)

[@turdferguson9942]

Love the Life of Brian reference in the title. Even if it is BLASPHEMY.

[@lukemoll2521]

Is there a review of that electribe from the intro?

[@thewomble1509]

Now available in a black wash /stain finish too, I believe?

[@joeystultz]

What is this little Korg device in Cap'ns lap?

[@SpartanChalo13]

Can I use this bass to play live?

[@bro-im-just-walking-here]

why does ibanez hate maple fretboards?

[@ryandoody2670]

they don't, I have an Sr300m it has a maple fretboard with a 5 piece maple and rosewood neck

[@jim4633]

they make a sr500M, but why make a brighter bass. the eq covers it.

[@ryandoody2670]

I've tried other Sr300 models and they have the same eq but the tone is noticeably different You can't reproduce the brightness of Homewood using just the eq, in my opinion it sounds better with a maple fretboard but that's probably my biased opinion being the owner of one

[@jim4633]

Remember the eq is active. So the sr500's bartolinis do make a difference.

[@ryandoody2670]

+Jim I know, all Sr basses have active eq but they can only do so much, two Sr basses with everything other than the fretboards the same will sound different, the on with maple will always be brighter than the one with rosewood

[@BadiMusic]

Seriously, I thought someone knocked my front door

[@JonePeckarin]

Great vid