Ibanez SRX705 - A Modern Classic and a Hidden Sound Gear Gem - LowEndLobster Guitarcheologist

[@ChrisHopkinsBass]

"I remember playing these in Guitar Centre when I was in high school" - way to go Lobster - you've made me feel like I'm ancient! :D

[@LowEndLobster]

:P

[@PushSueAside]

Me too! Sad face!

[@StevenFines13147]

Yeah, I had been in the workforce for a solid decade by 2k5

[@russellzauner]

you guys sound like my kids lol next it will be oh crap forgot you were still alive

[@jeffjones9448]

Gawwd, tell me about it!!

[@themattelmore01]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE BASS! I bought it used around three years ago when I just started learning how to play, and I used it to play on my band's first singles. I will never sell it

[@jasondoe2596]

I can see why :D

[@LowEndLobster]

Awesome! Enjoy it my friend :)

[@zacharydesjardins3701]

This was my first bass that I bought with my own money. I love this bass and I wish they would bring these back tbh! Really suits my metal and progressive style!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Zachary! I agree, these are gems and they should totally bring them back. I love the body style a lot more than the rounder SRs, and they have so much character

[@zacharydesjardins3701]

@@LowEndLobster same here tbh! I would love a reissue of these and the ATK series. Maybe include more modern features like fishman pickups in the SRX series and ebony fretboards.

[@zahirmawji3178]

With Ibanez putting out so many models it's amazing to see them stand the test of time. Cannot fault this here gem

[@LowEndLobster]

Indeed! They have a LOT of buried treasures like this, and these can be had for CHEAP. I really want to check out the Grooveline at some point

[@quin.em.harris]

I love the aesthetic of these basses, with the wood stripes

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Froge! I agree, the aesthetics were on point

[@mrosilvR7]

I did not see this one coming! I bought one of these brand new and it is indeed a hidden gem! Keep up the good work, sir. I always enjoy the guitarcheologist series, especially when I used to own one.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you Michael :)

[@philipmcadam5339]

Wow! A neck through, five string bass of that high quality for $300. amazing deal.

[@LowEndLobster]

Indeed, this was a total second hand score. These are very under appreciated and under recognized IMO.

[@chriswenkle2635]

When I was in high school, you weren't even born yet (I think I felt another grey hair fall out just now). Ibanez has some of the best QC, especially in their upper end models. If I had this bass, I'd replace the preamp with an Audere Classic and add a passive tone control, and perhaps a mid-range control as well. Thanks Lobster! Another great video.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Chris! I still haven't had much experience with Audere but I have the upcoming swap for the Charvel

[@matthewlunsford4351]

It's neat to see/hear these basses that I never saw in person, but only in advertising.

[@jeffjones1143]

That's a nice instrument Low! And I think you got a great deal. It's hard to keep track of all the Ibanez models over the past 20 years or so. I always liked this and the ATK too. Love the hat!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you Jeff :)

[@Eugensson]

The single-pickup version was SRX400. It was literally a Stingray married to Soundgear since the pickup was in the sweet spot. It had a killer sound.

[@LowEndLobster]

I remember those! They had the cool metal pickguard too

[@merfishsandwich691]

Sitting here with mine in my lap I bought new at GC in Atlanta. I paid $550 off the shelf. I basically quit playing a few years after because of a new family, etc. I gave up all my gear except for this bass. It was, and still is, a ridiculous hunk of bass for the money. It can do anything you want it to do and more. Thanks for the the video.

[@AbelHinojosaArias-hi4xl]

Este bajo es muy bueno tengo uno desde hace 12 años y nunca ha fallado de nada, aclaro que soy coleccionista de las mejores marcas, tengo 21 bajos y este me ha resultado una joya. Lo recomiendo al 100%

[@scarab944]

I no longer wait for the petition to transform the lobster claw/hand. I click Like at the beginning of the video, lest I forget.

[@LowEndLobster]

Well thank you!

[@ChristopherRoss.]

I've been on the hunt for an SRX720 for a while now. I was able to get an SRX500 about ten or so years ago, and its my daily driver, gigging and recording both. I love that thing.

[@gabormeszaros2435]

Great find! I also had a brand new SRX705 from 2002, here is my story: Pros: - It was extremely cool bass that time  - 18 mm string spacing and the neck profile made it well playable. - Punchy pickups - It had good resonance and tonal character. Cons: - EQB2DX preamp was mediocre. - Frets were buzzing even after luthier setup. I found interesting that much part of frets has already been levelled factory new. I tried couple of other new Ibanez basses in the shop where I bought that SRX705 and I had the same feeling: buzzy necks everywhere, poor factory setup. After two years I rather switched to the Ibanez DWB35 model. Basically it had the same construction, same materials (veneers were bubinga instead of walnut), but the neck was thinner and it was equipped with EMG pus and custom eq. Despite the fact that it also came from the Korean Cort factory, it was a much more solid bass with seemingly better wood and build quality. In Europe, that quality difference is also reflected in used prices: DWB models held up well contrary to ordinary SRX models.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you for sharing! I totally forgot about the Wimbish sigs! You got yourself a gem there :)

[@ismarsantos100]

One month ago I bought a SRX 705, thanks to your comments! Thank you very much.

[@ThomasNgtrust]

How much you got it?

[@mathieubourbeau5443]

I still have my srx705 and it weighs a ton. Very high output and great build quality but the neck is a bit sticky with that finish. Very cool to see such a review. Keep up the good work and cheers from Québec (Canada) !

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you Mathieu :)

[@StephenBecker]

Ooooo, I like this one! Looks *great* and sounds awesome too.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks dude!

[@paultraynorbsc627]

It's great that you still have that bass do keep it

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Paul! I actually sold this one. I'm so lucky that I'm able to buy or borrow these instruments, but alas I need to keep things moving and these basses do no good to anyone if they're sitting around. It usually pains me a bit, but I do sell many of the basses you see here because I simply don't have the bandwidth to play them regularly. Ones that I do play regularly and outside of videos are usually keepers though :)

[@JP-jy7sk]

I recently scored a used SRX 700 (4 string version), with a hard case, for $350 USD. Super bargain for a very high quality instrument.

[@PushSueAside]

Damn I was able to find all my loose screws and $2.37 in change in my work truck when you put the bass at 100%. “Turn that racket Down you whipper snapper!!!!” Damn kids!

[@LowEndLobster]

XD Thanks Tommy!

[@wonnie]

This video is awesome and showed me that Ibanez's "budget" model back then is honestly a huge punch up in their price range. I just ordered an SRX08 LTD because I've been looking for a 4 string with a jazz width profile. My 5 string is a little intense and really heavy. I'm excited to get my hands on it tomorrow :^)

[@ryyan19]

Love my 700, great bass, always plays unreal. Oddly enough, these get crapped on in forums and I never understood why.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Ryan! They are great basses, I too have no idea why they would get flak.... but hey if it keeps the prices down hahaha

[@budduggly7781]

Clean sound and a great looking bass! I like these types of reviews. Old school.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Budd!

[@marunikusbakufu]

Love the hat!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you :)

[@tysher7353]

Just pulled my srx500 out of the closet today! A little neck adjustment and some fresh strings and shes rocking. Action and sound on these are sooooo good. Funny that they're gaining some notice after all these years. Folks back in the day kinda poopooped them.

[@LowEndLobster]

Yeah dude! They're super cool basses that are still going for mega cheap. Definitely a diamond in the rough of OOP Ibanez models

[@dchauser4]

Ibanez makes quality instruments. My current every day play bass is an SR870.

[@LowEndLobster]

Indeed! Nice :)

[@joek.8247]

Crazy underrated, and I’m in the camp that enjoys the 4-string neck profile - these are almost up there with Sabers for my favorite out-of-production Ibanez basses…except unlike the Sabers these will show up in great shape on the used market with some regularity.

[@LowEndLobster]

I had no idea the Ibanez Saber was a thing... I DIG IT! And indeed, these are still somewhat plentiful on the used market in great condition. Not sure how long that will be the case though!

[@tonycarel1785]

Great review, I've got the SRX 505 very nice quality and craftsmanship. It would be interesting to find out why they discontinued production on these.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Tony! That's a great question too. I know Ibanez likes to introduce models only to discontinue them a few years later. I think the SRX line sadly suffered that fate, which is a shame cause they're killer!

[@timseitz199]

I would love to see you checkout the Ibanez Artcore AFB200 bass at some point.

[@LowEndLobster]

Great suggestion Tim! Thank you

[@NathanLoyer]

If you were playing these at guitar center in HS then you must be around my age lol. I bought one in high school and I still play it as my primary bass. Absolutely love this thing. I've had it EADGC this whole time instead of the low B, but I kinda want to get another and set it up with BEADG.

[@KPJohnson]

Was wondering when another Guitarcheology video was coming. Very cool. I always liked those basses but never owned one. Interestingly enough, one of my next videos will be along a similar line of reviewing a non-current production bass.

[@LowEndLobster]

:) Thanks Kev! I've never owned one either before this, saw the deal on GC online and it was too good to pass up! Excited to check your vids out :)

[@KPJohnson]

@@LowEndLobster Got 2 in the can I have to edit.

[@brossej07]

so glad to find a recent video demoing this bass, one just came up in my area and now I think I need to jump on it... First time I've heard a low B sound clear, esp on macbook speakers lol

[@LowEndLobster]

Glad you enjoyed the video! These are absolute gems that can be had for dirt cheap.

[@brossej07]

​@@LowEndLobster took another listen with my Focals and I'm hearing a lot of highend buzz, kind of like a grounding issue or maybe the preamp? Do you know if it was your lapel mic?

[@LowEndLobster]

@@brossej07 Just noticed that as well! Haven't watched this in a while. It's definitely the bass. I didn't really notice when playing it. Probably some shielding/grounding would fix that. Unfortunately I don't have the bass anymore so I can't confirm

[@brossej07]

UPDATE: I sprung for the 705, and am glad I did. 4 hours of driving to Toronto and back home, plus about 2 weeks of slowly tweaking the bass into the correct setup (the previous owner had it tuned about 2 steps sharp and had never had it set up, neck was bowed like you wouldn't believe... good ol' F clamps & patience got her in place). Now I have her set up with D'Addario NYXL 45-130s, downtuned a half-step... the 34" scale means they're a little too low tension for my personal taste, might switch to sadowski blacks, BUT she sounds INCREDIBLE!!!! Highly recommend this bass, for anybody thinking about it. Thanks again for the demo, Lobster :)

[@brossej07]

Should mention, I've taken her gigged her heavily since mid-october when I brought her home. She's held up, but the input jack is starting to cut in/out on occasion and likely needs a resolder. No biggie :)

[@TheGAMEGod_YT]

Safari Lobster 🦞 !!!! Let’s goooooo

[@LowEndLobster]

XD WOOO!

[@paultraynorbsc627]

Thanks Lobster best wishes from.the UK 👍

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Paul!

[@GozhouCS]

I didn't know this model, dang! It looks and sounds great. The string spacing looks way wider than what I'm used to see on SRs. Thanks for this precious lesson!

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks B@ssiCS! Indeed, these are a hidden gem!

[@hammondeggert8833]

Lobster. First of all, you kick ass playing that bass!!! SRX705 is also my fist 5 string and those pickups!! Heavy Duty sound. The Ashe body is excellent for sustain!! This bass slaps really good! Do you play out in a band? If so what area? Would like to see you live playing Rock LOBSTER😅

[@bueller8278]

Another review suggestion - the PRS SE basses. The Kestrel and the Kingfisher(?) Don't see many reviews of these out there

[@LowEndLobster]

Great suggestion Bueller, those are definitely on my list

[@njtguy]

Classic Ibanez

[@LowEndLobster]

Indeed!

[@milansuput587]

I had SRX 355 some 12 years ago. Sweet bass. I regret selling it.

[@orlandoblack5757]

I mean to say why are the best basses out of production

[@LowEndLobster]

Right? Ibanez definitely has a tendency to do this

[@TheGAMEGod_YT]

Xtreme !!!!

[@LowEndLobster]

XTREME!!! SNAP INTO A SLIM JIM!!

[@marks5s603]

This a great review! Ibanez has some very good sounding and playing models that can be found on the cheap. I always thought the higher end SRX models were really good.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Marks5s!

[@RoadKing-ky2bs]

Lobster: I get a kick out of your facial expression you make while playing and when you finish it you let out this soft chuckle signaling you humored yourself. LOL. Classic Lobster! Anyhow, this SR is really pretty and the sound is awesome. Ibanez seems to underrated most of the time and I think they make great basses for varying price points. I used to have an SR405QM 5 string (sold it but should have kept it) and presently have an SR506E 6 string (brown mahogany). I have gigged on my 506 several times and out of all my basses (including high end MIA Fenders) my wife loves the sound of 506 best. I have a hard time disagreeing with her lol......and happy wife, happy life 😊 Patrick

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Patrick :)

[@stuartanguish5111]

Hope your right on this ! I’ve just pulled trigger on one!!!

[@samfrayogabass3941]

ohh my god ..i love this sound

[@dewindoethdwl2798]

Just scored a srx775 which I think is the European equivalent. So excited waiting for delivery 🎉🎉

[@crocholiday]

"Guitarcheologist"... Well played lol. I have an Ibanez relic that I really dig. It's the ATK. Bought this one from the bass player from Hed PE (Thought he was BS'n me till I googled lol). It was his one of his sponsored back up basses. It was designed to compete with the Musicman basses. I dig the tone and it's a slap monster but it's a tank. It's got an odd bridge too. It's like a high mass that goes up and around the front pickup. You should check one out if you come across one.

[@LowEndLobster]

ATK is an awesome bass, I really hope they come back again. I have my ATK810E which I looooooove

[@natty4686]

Great sounding bass! Reminds me of my Schecter Stiletto Studio 5 that I got around the same time period.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Andrew!

[@rhinovandriver]

Lovely neck through, need to get my hands on an ibanez, been years since I've played one

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Ryan!

[@GrayMatter13]

Jeebus, I still want one of these. Moreover, the limited edition H.R. Giger variant is one that's on my bucket list.

[@LowEndLobster]

I didn't even know that existed! Quite badass!

[@myflyisopen.8732]

Very nice bass. I had the 4 string twice. They still go for a fair price.

[@jamesmarkham7489]

I too remember this from the HS days. It makes me think of killswitch engage, not sure if he played one in the band. Love this review.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks James!

[@zacharydesjardins8115]

Yes, Mike D actually had a signature of this bass.

[@ramshaar2597]

Sound real good

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Ram!

[@StudioBrock1337]

I own a BTB 705DX of a similar vintage. The previous owner swapped the pickups and electronics for Aguilars. Otherwise though I'm really surprised to see how similar my bass is to yours! Same materials, construction, they just gave the BTB a slight scale and spec bump.

[@LowEndLobster]

Very interesting! There are so many hidden Ibanez gems

[@StudioBrock1337]

@@LowEndLobster It's true. I recently saw a 90's SR800 which was a neck-thru. Still the super-thin SR body and everything but neck-thru and transparent black. Wicked bass. And it seems that lately everyone on Talkbass is finding an old Roadstar for less than a bill.

[@ricardobass4831]

mr lobster, open a bass museum and let me be an employee there. please. DO IT

[@LowEndLobster]

The dream! XD

[@michaelkeefer4293]

I can get nostalgic about turntables and vinyl (both of which I still own and enjoy), but hard drive platters? I certainly do not miss those! 😊 I'm with you on the 4 string SR series necks, I've often joked that it feels like playing a pencil, but the five strings are very nice. I remember the SRX series, although in 2005 I was out of High School for 19 years! Never got to play one since I never knew anyone that owned one and I never bothered to pick one up in a music store, but I was curious about them even though my mind was pretty focused on obtaining a Stingray 5 at the time, which I did obtain a few years later. Thanks for the review! I had forgotten all about these models.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Michael! Great comment :) these are indeed very much overlooked

[@Rick_Petrone]

Not to bad at all, Mr. Lobster! 😉

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you Ricardo!

[@marunikusbakufu]

If you're going to do more bass "archeology", you should try to find one of those old basses that Sears used to sell - a Silvertone or something like that. It would be interesting to see if you could find one and find out if it is really bad.

[@LowEndLobster]

That'd be interesting

[@kevinlynch2248]

Overall, I think this is a great sounding, and looking, bass and I might have to add one to the collection. I especially dig the tone with both pickups engaged and the treble and bass centered. The only negative I have is that the low B string doesn't sound super tight. I could be wrong about that, its just what I'm hearing through MacBook Pro speakers. Great review Brother Lobster!! 🦞👍🏼🦞 Update: I am looking at used ones on Reverb.com right now.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Kevin! Happy browsing ;P

[@alexskibicki2262]

This is a pretty cool video, lobster. 😎🎸I’ve had an Ibanez srx505 a couple years ago and it was pretty good bass. Too bad Ibanez no longer produce these basses. I do currently own 2 Ibanez soundgear basses and I’m very pleased with them. Another bass I know that’s kinda similar to the Ibanez srx(or at least reminded me of the srx bass) is a Yamaha trbx305. The model and pickups resemble the srx bass and the tone is a little different, but similar humbucking tone. Other than that, great sounding basses. 🎸

[@LowEndLobster]

I def plan on checking those out at some point! Thank you!

[@alexskibicki2262]

@@LowEndLobster the trbx basses are definitely underrated and unique bass guitars to check out. Each level trbx has some great tones of their own. I personally would recommend the trbx500/600 series for better versatility

[@LowEndLobster]

@@alexskibicki2262 I recently snagged a TRB-1005J and have been digging that. A comparison with a TRBX would be neat!

[@alexskibicki2262]

@@LowEndLobster that would make a great comparison. Fun fact: the trbx is actually a combination of Yamaha’s past bass models the trb and the rbx.

[@willisingo]

I love all the srx series. I started collecting them. Have a 705, 4EX1 (really cool flat black neck thru), a 360 (super hard to find!) Want list: a 750 (top of the series, beautiful bass, there's one for sale on Reverb as of posting this comment), the super rare and expensive Giger, and the impossible to find 725, I've had it on "saved search" on Ebay for 3 years now, never gotten any notifications (same neck thru design and paint as 4ex1 but with different inlays 720's come up sometimes)

[@michaelblaney4461]

Lobster of all my basses my EX series 5 string bass has never needed a neck adjustment since I bought it in the late 80s.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Michael! That's some sturdiness, were those MIJ?

[@michaelblaney4461]

No the were the first generation Korean

[@nickpicc]

Both the 4 and 5 string SRX have different neck profiles than the regular Ibanez SR. A lot of people really like them. I still prefer the tighter spacing of the regular SR 5 strings though

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Nick!

[@jaredmatthews9403]

The 700 series had alnico pickups as opposed to the ceramic if my memory serves. I still have my SRX300 but defretted it and have it strung it BEAD.

[@LowEndLobster]

I believe you are correct! Great detail :)

[@toivolaaksonen4995]

If you ever get the chance, could you do a review on an ESH bass?

[@LowEndLobster]

Oh! Yes, if given the opportunity I'd definitely love to check out an Esh!

[@pierrel5222]

Mr Lobster !! I got a SRX 700 (It's all your fault -:) ) but I got a Frankenstein as previous owner at some point decided to make it passive, so two questions for all y'alls, would it be worth keeping it (at what price point is it not worth keeping in your opinion?) ? And what preamp would you use, I know you like the Tone Monster I believe, would it fit the bass/pickups? Thanks again for your channel, educative and entertaining !!

[@LowEndLobster]

Hey Pierre! Congrats! For budget preamps, I'd check out Audere... however with the 4 knob layout.... it's screaming for a Sadowsky ;P

[@pierrel5222]

@@LowEndLobster No way man, Sadowski is boost only from what I read and heard a Lobster tell me that was not acceptable, I have proof it's on the internet !! So many pre-amp sto chose from.....

[@LowEndLobster]

@@pierrel5222 The student has become the master. *bows*

[@pierrel5222]

@@LowEndLobster You are too kind, I will take a couple of bass off your hands for my crowning !! On another note, I think I might have changed my mind and might keep it passive and do a Vol - Tone - Tone - Pan type dealio, do you think it would work on this fine instrument? Any recommendation on pots (brands / Specs (500ks across the board or some 500 and/or 250 mix)? Does a Tone-Tone work on a bass like that ?

[@LowEndLobster]

@@pierrel5222 That sounds great! I think 500ks will be just fine :)

[@danplaysbass6294]

That's a nice bass. I have an Ibanez SR900 that is no longer made.

[@LowEndLobster]

Nice! There's so many different SR models of the past

[@TheAlfaproyect]

I have a SRX 300!!! It has two pickups and it's sparkly blue. The pickups have like kinda "rust" on the pole pieces. I don't know how to clean that up

[@LowEndLobster]

I would tape up the plastic housing real good and use a scotch brite on the poles to polish em up with a small bit of compound

[@TheAlfaproyect]

@@LowEndLobster I'll give it a try. Thanks Lobster!!

[@TuGinecologo]

What about the pickups? Are them as good as Seymour Duncan, Aguilar, etc?

[@devindickinson3903]

They to bring that bad boy back as is

[@LowEndLobster]

Indeed. The SRX needs a return!

[@RoadKing-ky2bs]

Well 3rd place will have to do for comment lol. Nice bass Lobster.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thank you :)

[@tonymickens8803]

My Pastor Gave me his Ibanez BTB5 Standard because he couldn't play anymore due to Illness, I was Pleasantly Surprised at the Versatility And it's 18 volt. @LowEndLobster

[@LowEndLobster]

Wow, that's a heck of a gift! I am hoping to check out some BTBs soon!

[@russellzauner]

0:00 literally literally in the middle of trying to finally get to the new Marcus Miller session (David Sanborne) that dropped a couple days ago and recommendations update... What majickf thou haft werkred yon internetf?

[@russellzauner]

OMG it's the IbanRay EDIT: The IbanRay 5 (still want the through neck ray, and who doesn't?)

[@russellzauner]

2:15 *laughs in Wrecking Crew documentary YT continuously suggests to me in sidebar that I've already seen 20 times*

[@russellzauner]

*sighs in maple/walnut/ash timbre*

[@russellzauner]

5:35 this when S. Korean factories were really cementing their reputation for through neck instruments. Any major brand has a through neck item that you can afford, 85% chance it was built at WMIC. Cort/Cor-Tek exists but I've been vocal about why I tend to avoid their products.

[@LowEndLobster]

Indeed, it's odd to say but this this is one of the 'they don't make em like they used to' basses.... also new Marcus/Sanborn session!? MUST FIND

[@TuGinecologo]

And what about the string spacing? 16.5 mm? 18 mm?

[@dancassidy7471]

16.5

[@TuGinecologo]

@@dancassidy7471 do you have that bass? I'm about to buy a SRX415, somo sites Say 16.5 and other Say 18 mm. I don't know what believe before buying it

[@yanivsh16]

Hey lobster! I wish for a comparison between the Cirrus and the SRX705 they are very similar in many ways- and from many sound samples on KZbin I can sense some sonic characters that are very close between the two If there's a chance- I would be very glad If it happened Thank 🙂

[@mikegordon7040]

Hat come with the bass?

[@LowEndLobster]

XD If only

[@mallexandre69]

Upgrade soon come?

[@LowEndLobster]

Sadly not with this, but we have more projects afoot ;)

[@TuGinecologo]

are those pickups wired in series or parallel?

[@LowEndLobster]

I think they were in series but I don't have the bass anymore

[@TuGinecologo]

@@LowEndLobster thanks, I'm about to buy a SRX400 and I want that Stingray Tone.

[@klaymeister]

Those pickups are EMG shaped huh.... I wonder what that means...

[@LowEndLobster]

Hehehe, that's an idea! This bass is already gone though, but perhaps a SRX project in the future haha

[@kimmorgan379]

Dear Mr Lobster - question for you. We bassists tend to think "oh, this bass is good for metal and this bass is good for R&B and this is great for prog... oooh this is a VERSATILE bass" and on and on. But really, REALLY, honestly with some eq-ing and careful playing can't we get any well set up bass to work in any situation? Or is that rubbish? I'd love you to do a video where you actually show which of your basses works best in what musical application and why - honestly, that'd be hugely appreciated AND a good chance for you to show us your treasures!!!

[@jacobcorrigan3871]

Das a big boi.

[@LowEndLobster]

Ze pumped up zoundgear

[@EddieG1888]

Ibanez basses are a lot of bang for the buck, and they're designed to be playable no matter what level you're at. But the SR body style is really tired now, I wish they would adopt a more contemporary body shape.

[@LowEndLobster]

I agree. I honestly liked the SRX with its flatter face as opposed to the heavy contours of the regular SR.

[@sekretlowrider4046]

i bought a edb 605 about 15 years ago ,that cost about 4500 rmb at that time , string distant are too narrow for slapping ,then i bought a edb 604 ,cost 5000 rmb ,and the neck is too bowed ,couldn't have low action , so i felt regret about buying them , that money can buy 2 fender mim or a fender usa ,,,,,,,that was silly ,,,,,, i sold 605 at 2000 rmb 10 years later , trying to sell 604 once at 2000 rmb too , but body was broken in delivery and returned ,i have sanded 604 neck and cavity ,and surgery it using ab glue ,and could not have good action ,now 604 was abandoned and lying in my closet ,i think pickups and elctronics are still funktion now ,,,,maybe using them diy a cheap bass ,,,,,, silly me ,,,,,

[@LowEndLobster]

Oh mannn..... the EDB600 was the third bass I ever owned... it was stinky and sounded blah. I do not have fond memories of that bass

[@colb999]

Excellent bass. I'll give you $325 for it.

[@ravelitschimo]

Charyl Cocaines favorite Bass

[@LowEndLobster]

LOL

[@mauriciomarchant8206]

Nice Conan quote at the end...Sad.

[@LowEndLobster]

;)

[@samlelowitch]

Unfortunately, my personal experiences with Ibanez basses have been abysmal. I have found them to be fancy-lookin’ but cheesy, cheap-feeling, noodle-necked pieces of junk that move all over the place. They all got sold in short order. More left for the folks that dig ’em and no offense intended.

[@LowEndLobster]

Thanks Sam! Mine have been... inconsistent. I love certain ones, but others have been flawed in design or execution. I thought the SRX was one of their more well executed lines IMO but I definitely understand how you feel.

[@mallexandre69]

Funny cat?

[@LowEndLobster]

She's in some upcoming vids :)

[@tracychappell2029]

Love it!

[@JAYZIGGY5]

Can you buy those pickups anywhere? I'd love to swap out my stock pickups on a cheapie Ibanez sr305.