All About The Bass - Ibanez SR500 & SR505 Review

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[@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

[@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

[@user-pi2xl4jw3e]

5:36 genuinely scared the shit out of me

[@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"

[@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. 😂😂👌🏻👌🏻

[@TechOttawa]

LOL - "I came for the bass, stayed for the cheese!"

[@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.

[@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." ;)

[@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.

[@EvilSpongeCake]

You guys should make an album of cheesy dance music

[@bentpolski]

HAHAHA

[@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.

[@rubenmancha5749]

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

[@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...

[@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 :)

[@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]

🥁🥁🥁

[@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 :-)

[@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.

[@BadiMusic]

Seriously, I thought someone knocked my front door

[@Theimpairedpig]

gotta say I love my Ibanez SR506 six string!

[@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!

[@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!

[@sassychang007]

JATOBA'S WITNESS 🤣So apparently I've been a Jatoba's witness for 8 years I didn't even know LMAOOO. I bought this bass on a whim 8 years ago, didn't even do my research or review on it, just saw it on the wall in a store, liked the sound and the look and bought it.

[@lukey2113]

You have a woman's hand m'lord! Twas Tom Baker as Captain Redbeard Rum :)

[@zfehnel]

Best. Intro. Ever.

[@riskromer9773]

"let's review a bass. make the rythm loop sound louder than anything else." ffs

[@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.

[@tarik3552]

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

[@Thomas.harding]

Aren’t these prone to easy wood wear?

[@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. 😂😂👌🏻👌🏻

[@logank1555]

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

[@marlaabernathy4672]

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)

[@PolarBimbi]

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

[@ThatGuyOnBassYT]

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

[@nicebiscuit56]

Can confirm, seen a jatoba: became a jatoba's witness

[@villyramos3114]

lol good one!

[@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

[@Kakarot4812]

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

[@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..

[@marcosrfarias]

They're a bit drunk I think.

[@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.

[@Rolanditou]

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

[@jlopez219]

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

[@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.

[@Wagoo]

You have a woman's hands m'lord! - Captain Redbeard Rum played by the glorious TOM BAKER kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXbJiGywo6-MoNk

[@starramoore]

You guys talking to much just review the bass please

[@jdssurf]

shut up

[@thewomble1509]

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

[@GingeOVision]

Lee on the korg!

[@77MrKev]

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

[@MatthewCuda]

I hate reviews like this because all it is is just funk style and doesn’t tell me about how it sounds in slow songs, jazz etc

[@turdferguson9942]

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

[@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

[@LouieSpagooey]

Jatobas witness 😂

[@KairuX32]

Do a Rickenbacker 4003 please.

[@ExpatZ266]

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

[@0boy00]

I got the sr700 at about £100 more because it's made a posher wood and sounds a lot better (and is heavier) and that's saying something as I'm a tight bastard.

[@voltaspeeder17]

would this be good enough to record some actual studio tracks with it? Or do i need to strech a bit further and deeper into my wallet to buy something decent enough?

[@fireemblemistrash75]

Late here but yes, these basses are absolutely able to be used in the studio. The pickups are passive, and pretty okay, but the active pre amp gives you a clean boost

[@distortingjack]

I've seen people use these and prefer them to 3k custom Warwicks so yeah absolutely

[@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.

[@dalbyonemanband]

I dated a javoh's witness girl. She didnt like when i said i was starting a fitness center called jahovahs fitness.

[@j.rhodesbass225]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@carlwilson4375]

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

[@PepinoMichoacan]

Hahaha, this show keeps getting better !

[@lemonpi3386]

could stand a bit more volume from the bass guitar on these videos, gets a bit quiet sometimes like when Lee has a lot less volume than Rob on some of their videos. Great video still Nathan is hilarious hahaha

[@duncandonuts5268]

I will say, be very careful with the finish. Slapping mine has caused so much wear so fast. Every little thing you do to it will show.

[@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.

[@Wagoo]

6:06 XD

[@cubul32]

Am I a weirdo for liking the tone on this better than MusicMan Stingray 5??

[@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

[@southernheat9278]

Almost couldn’t say his own joke 😂 been there

[@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!

[@monstrok]

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

[@marcinszadyn5026]

Nathans voice sounds like Bruce Dickinson 🤘😉

[@ferdinandhadiwirawan3456]

5:18 Nathan using pitch shifter effect on his laugh.

[@melvinrios2783]

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

[@leftyamazed]

NORWICH, it is my hometown, but it is also k(N)ickers Off Ready When I Come Home!

[@D3ft0ne]

playing starts 9:45 (IMO these sound pretty sterile... not sure if this is the right way to describe it)

[@S4m_tL]

Jatoba's witness

[@Darryl6636]

You guys are great bass players and I realize you enjoy each other's company but too much talk just get to the bass playing!!!

[@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

[@rocker816]

... why does this seem exactly identical to the Yamaha tRNA 505.... I’m a noob, but are the sister companies or something?????

[@gerryk9]

Played one 4 string. Shite bass.

[@dewindoethdwl2798]

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

[@anthill4623]

the bridge is shit, mine broke in two years

[@jamesorbinson1386]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@demnuts3145]

Guys. I love Andertons Music Co. I love the sounds like videos and the bass reviews. BUT guys come on. Your video is 18 minutes long and you didn't even start the bass review until 9 minutes in. Other than I like the SR500 bass it was not your best review.

[@Charizti]

Cap, if you think you can't beat the Ibenez SR range as 'bang for your buck' you probably haven't tried the Marcus Miller Sire range ( and you should check them basses out ;) )

[@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

[@joeystultz]

just so that you know. There is currently a guitar center add playing at the beginning of every one of your video's. Tell them to make their own videos...!

[@WellStudied]

Would you ever play a six string that quiet? PLAY IT SO YOU CAN FREAKING HEAR IT!

[@qwpeppe]

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

[@PolarBimbi]

also, Cort a4, a5, a6 are better bang for the buck, depending on the country (exchange rates affecting prices lol)

[@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.

[@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?

[@djijomurdjevic]

Electronics, hardware and neck are great. But finish and body wood sucks hard.

[@ninokutnjak3613]

he has a very messy pluck, playing would sound so much better if finger would be cleaner..

[@tonyvillena1293]

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

[@Bodhidrop]

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