Pointy Pleasure or Disap"point"ment?! | Ibanez RGB300 Demo/Review

A derisive bass this week! Some will love it, some will hate it... Which are you?
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[@stepp___]

I really like the "collaboration" of you 3 awesome bass channels. Seems like I´m getting unbiased opinions from you guys. thank you very much for your videos.

[@JonnyDibble]

Me too! Thanks very much for tuning in! 😁

[@LowEndLobster]

WOOO! The long wait for the shipping companies to get their $h!t together was worth it. Great video my friend!

[@JonnyDibble]

Classic courier conundrums 🥲 Fir the bass and the kind words, for that I thanks the 😘

[@andyunwin9260]

Are you two having a lockdown hair competition? Asking for a friend

[@AirChurch]

Allow me to 'point' out that the headstock is perfect for on stage social distancing.

[@JonnyDibble]

Perfect for those lead guitarists 😇😈

[@graynoone]

I have just purchased this bass, I mean this actual one, today, the neck was a bit concave, I've straightened it, and it plays like a dream now, I found the sliding truss rod cover to be very convenient, hats off to LEL for the choice of pickups and preamp. I love it.

[@poltergeist3194]

I have always loved the RD, TR and EX series of basses from Ibanez back in the day. As a matter of fact my fist bass was the EX400 that I still own. I agree that the headstock and body tend to shoehorn you into the rock metal genres. It’s looks a little silly showing up to a jazz trio gig with it in hand, but it would do the job if needed.

[@lordmichael95]

I've a RGB305 (5 String Version of this RGB BY Ibanez) in Matte Black. Love it so much, this is my "Take to the grave" Bass.

[@JonnyDibble]

Glad you found "the one"! 😁😁

[@lordmichael95]

@@JonnyDibble Indeed, mate.😎

[@BABing-pv5xq]

When he referred to this bass as “pointy”, I swear I heard my B.C. Rich bass laughing from inside its case.

[@JonnyDibble]

The pointiest of all point basses 😈

[@BABing-pv5xq]

@@JonnyDibble yep, you have to be a masochist to play them, thankfully I am ;)

[@joshgulick5006]

Great review! Out of curiosity are those Jazz pickups? This Bass definitely caught my eye.

[@ChrisHopkinsBass]

My main bass is a SR-500 and I got it brand new from Andertons in 2016. I’ve never had to adjust the setup apart from a slight tweak of the trussrod when changing string gauge. It’s an absolute monster and I use it for the majority of my recordings and bass vids on my channel

[@JonnyDibble]

They are built like absolute tanks!!

[@garysanders3193]

I bought the Ibanez RGB305, and put in EMG P5CSX, EMG LJX and the BTS pre amp and love it all!

[@JonnyDibble]

Awesome! Great platform for modding

[@THETHIRDYEAROFNINES]

I got one with labella flats, these sound great with flats. Im gonna get the 5er and put DR lo riders on it. I kinda like how aggressive the pickups are because it means i can set them flat, but if i need more its all there.

[@bassclefconnoisseur]

Pointy headstocks were all the rage in the late 80's and early 90's due to the hair metal scene. I don't know why they have made a comeback...or why Jackson never changed at all. Yeah...I'm that old.

[@JonnyDibble]

Yeah, Jackson have always screamed hair metal and glam rock! Clearly due for resurgence 🤘

[@bucknasty69]

Pointy guitars have always been cool in metal. 80s metal of all varieties has been having a resurgence over the last few years as well.

[@youwish3575]

It really seems like a new version of the old EX series basses. I had an EXB-404 for my second bass and absolutely loved it.

[@JonnyDibble]

It DOES!

[@mylesjarvis7571]

I love Ibanez basses. I played them for years and years.

[@JonnyDibble]

Nice one! Which do you have?

[@krakdaus5442]

I have an Ibanez ex series bass it's nice that they brought it back sorta

[@JonnyDibble]

Nice one! 😄

[@wednesdays7791]

Nice video 🤘. I wasn't feeling it.... And then you hit distortion. It's definitely made for the heavier side of life (which is a great thing)

[@JonnyDibble]

Thanks! Yeah it handles distortion so well! 😍

[@alanscharrer5255]

Wish we could order that bass with the upgrades because they sound mad! Never been able to bond with Ibanez.

[@JonnyDibble]

Yeah! The foundations are there for a great modding platform. Me neither although I'm finding myself enjoying them more and more!

[@Wheresthepepsibismol]

I own a Ibanez Roadstar II RB650 bass I want a bass that gets me close to the Rust In Peace tone. The Ibanez RG305 sounds like a Jackson and I love it because Megadeth has awesome bass tones thanks to Jackson basses and Hartke amps.

[@JonnyDibble]

Awesome! I've just got a Jackson Spectra and the quality is amazing. Thanks for tuning in!

[@edgyswordsmanmanga4051]

Personally it doesnt look outlandish to me, it just looks like an RG-shaped bass. Which of course, it is. I guess I just prefer the RG look to Ibanez’ SR shape. Then again, I wonder how one of these would compare to an SR300e or SR305e… How good would you say this bridge is? Is it solid, does it seem durable? I asked around on the SR Facebook group and apparently theres even differences between the SR305 and SR305e bridges. I just hope this one doesnt have parts that’ll bend easily like the SR305 did..

[@small.dragon5460]

It's probably been a while since you've had this in your hands, but I'm interested to know if there was a noticeable weight difference between this and P-shaped basses. With the wood taken out of the horns and all.

[@JonnyDibble]

From memory, its quite a light bass, lighter than a standard P but not so much lighter that I was concerned (if that makes sense?)

[@small.dragon5460]

@@JonnyDibble Certainly. Thanks so much!

[@DEMcouver]

You made some good points, but I thought the shape was very cutting edge. It was very well setup without any of the notes going sharp.

[@JonnyDibble]

Good "points" 🤭😏 Build quality is great!

[@xavierarmendariz7155]

Looks like they noticed a certain company, which starts with J, had been copying their SR basses, so they said “Two can play at that game”

[@JonnyDibble]

"That's a cool bass you got there. It's ours now."

[@craigmoran893]

Looks like a copy of a cheap ass Jackson bass - one of my students had one in the 90's. Though i don't think Ibanez have to worry about bass competition from Jackson.

[@marcosnobrebass]

Hi Jhony, are those pickups the Gezzer Butler signature ones?

[@JonnyDibble]

Yep! I say details about that at about 1:45 😊

[@t.j.meechan682]

Wish they made a 5 string version. Could make for a fun platform for modifications.

[@noah.the.bassist]

They do make a 5 string version, looks like the ultimate metal bass!

[@t.j.meechan682]

@@noah.the.bassist nice. Ill definitely look into it.

[@JonnyDibble]

They do a 5 string but just in black, it comes up in the screen when I'm talking finishes 😁

[@t.j.meechan682]

@@JonnyDibble my fault. I didn't notice. I swore i had checked into that, but evidently i didn't. Sounded great though 👌

[@JonnyDibble]

@@t.j.meechan682 after much deliberation, I have decided that you are forgiven. 😝 Solud mod platforms fo sure! 😊

[@xxnapalmchildxx]

Perfect bass for a racer-x cover band

[@JonnyDibble]

Needs more flamboyance! So 80s 😍

[@alanscharrer5255]

Best sound in all aspects... everything up at 11!

[@JonnyDibble]

You can only achieve real tone when every knob on the amp, pedals and bass are up to 11.

[@johncallison5262]

i hsve sn original rd which was the original version and ive sold warwicks and other higher end basses i could never get to like them compated to my rd

[@subpoppy1]

dig it

[@JonnyDibble]

I'm glad 😎 Cheers!

[@nadinephang8589]

This bass vs Squier Contemporary Active Jazz bass V HH. Which is better for Metal/Alternate Rock

[@JonnyDibble]

Hi! Whilst I've not tried the Squier, Id say probably the Squier! It's got that amore aggressive modern scooped sound that really suits the genre 😊

[@nadinephang8589]

@@JonnyDibble thank you

[@dontpanicblink]

i have black one, best looking bass ever and great sound and comfy on body

[@JonnyDibble]

Glad you’re liking it!

[@dontpanicblink]

@@JonnyDibble one problem is the strings squeak like f##k i hate it only had it a 3 months, any suggestions , new strings ? ernie balls on my gsr 200 dont have this problem

[@SanitysVoid]

I got a Ibenez Roadstar II Bass in 1987 it was a piece of junk. With they had offered this. I might have made it somewhere LOL. Where is it made and is it entry level?

[@JonnyDibble]

This is made in Indonesia, its around 300-400 so I'd class as entry/intermediate level. Funny you say about the Roadstar, I've just reviewed a 1985 Roadstar II and it was fantastic. That one was made in Japan though, do you know where yours was made?

[@SanitysVoid]

@@JonnyDibble I don't recall but probably Japan? THe tone was crap and the G string would slide off the fretbord on occasion.

[@winstonlopez6117]

Looks cooler than sounds awww. Maybe next time Ibanez.

[@JonnyDibble]

Sounds much better with the upgraded electronics too!

[@bthonk]

i need the 305

[@SanitysVoid]

I asked a bass player page what anyone who's played one thought. One guy said, "1988 called and they want their testament tape back you borrowed". LOL

[@justsomedude5727]

Their bassist actually used one too

[@SanitysVoid]

@@justsomedude5727 Their old bass player anyway.

[@bobt5778]

My Jackson JS Concert bass is a bit pointier than this. Ouch!

[@StagnantExistance]

I would say that it looks better than it sounds.

[@geraldp494]

4 Sure

[@markgreen950]

Love the blue and black, but that Jackson style head is off putting lol.

[@JonnyDibble]

It's certainly a "point" of contention!

[@markgreen950]

@@JonnyDibble *buh dum tish* :)

[@durhamviking1809]

Do you still have this bass?

[@JonnyDibble]

Hi! No I don't. It was on loan from Low End Lobster

[@durhamviking1809]

@Jonny Dibble ah no worries I thought he gave/sold you it, was going to offer to buy it off you. I bought one today from guitarguitar obvs stock pickups for now 👍

[@crankycanuck2875]

Sooooo......this review is of a spec'd bass we can't buy. Thanks for that.

[@JonnyDibble]

You're welcome 😁

[@Malum09]

I swear the only artist I’ve seen playing this type of bass is Audie Pitre of Acid Bath

[@truthskr7127]

Alex Webster had one in the early years of CC

[@18JR78]

•Good points •👈🏼 •More points •👉🏽 •bullet points • • •

[@JonnyDibble]

Great point! 👉👉👉

[@18JR78]

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[@agapitosuperstardelososcos7395]

You are like dead kennedys bassist physically!!!!

[@JonnyDibble]

Haha! Thanks!? 😄

[@jodrel3]

Yep it's got j bass clack and p bass clunk

[@JonnyDibble]

The Ibanez Clunk and Clank 300

[@marcusparnell2403]

Comes on the bass 😂

[@JonnyDibble]

Instant regret when I opened my mouth

[@marcusparnell2403]

@@JonnyDibble Ha ha!

[@craigmoran893]

The Geezer P by itself sounds OK - the J is a bit bright i think. The bass still sounds cheap, sorry.

[@JonnyDibble]

Yeah I'm never a fan of J bridges by themselves anyway! Better than the original at least. No need to apologise man, it's opinion at the end of the day ☺ Thanks for checking it out

[@craigmoran893]

@@JonnyDibble The Geezer P sounds great in your Squire though - as it should. I really love what Geezer did there - not just sell a signature pickup, but get EMG to bring back a classic pickup sound, that everyone can use.

[@objectionable9891]

Lets make a cheap jackson bass But we are...ibanez But...lets make a cheap jackson And then we get this bollocks

[@xmac6519]

Do yourselves a favor and Fast forward to the 7 minute mark.

[@JonnyDibble]

Yeah, best off skipping all the guff that comes out of this guy!

[@Manimal1985]

I think there is a huge untapped market for retro-modern Bass guitars, some of the best high performance basses came from the 80s With the New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal movement underway and a deepening nostalgia for all things 80s metal - there should be far more reissues of these great options. Not everybody wants to play a generic P or MM or damn Jazz 😒 those basses are a dime a dozen and look and sound just plain... Boring

[@JonnyDibble]

I agree! Wpupd ve cool to see more from tjat era. Personally I love traditional looks, but with modern features please!

[@Real_Potoo]

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