Excellent value - Great instrument @ low cost!
I haven't really got the chance to run this baby through it's paces but, so far I'm really impressed. A little disclaimer. I'm a very experience bassist, who has been out of it for well over a decade. So, anyway, I've been out of the loop. Looking for an instrument can be somewhat confusing. So many similar products w/ same names & numbers, but different sources of mfgr. Looking around, I see that the sources seem to be trendy. For a while, everyone was doing their imports from Japan, then Korea, China, Indonesia, etc. (not necessarily in that order) This model here is made in Indonesia. It seems that w/ Ibanez, their tier system was low number = low line & high number = high line, so 100 would be low line & 2800 would be high, etc. Seems though, that over the years, w/ different outsourcing some of the lower numbers are regarded as better than the higher ones, so a 400 from one year & source could be better than a 700 from another, etc.
So, that leads us here to this, a 300 series from Indonesia, albiet a 306 (6 string). My thoughts were, well, it's cheap, if it's that bad, I'll demand a refund. I had heard things, over the years, about cheap 5 stringers having a flubby B string, where it wasn't very articulate. I was reading in other designs, when doing my research that some consider 35" scale to be more ideal for the low B. (this bass is 34") So, it would seem that this is maybe a not so well designed budget bass.
I open the box (Ibanez original packaging box) & pull her out. Everything seems to be in good order & now, I have to wait for the case. I ordered the matching case from another vendor, because nobody seems to have both the bass & the case - my one complaint! Anyway, so, I decide to tune it up - my cheapie Snark tuned it up no problem, even the B. I thumbed around on it for about ½ hour & put it somewhere safe, until the case comes the next day.
So far, I have run it through my Ampeg SVP Pro, into my recording computer. I took it to my buddy's to jam w/ him & he has a Hartke System, & I put a few hours on it. Today, I hooked it up through my Ampeg, into a SWR 350 & Avatar 15/4 cab. All systems were easy to dial in some good tones. The low B is nice & tight & gets a deep growling tone. The active EQ is great & The pickups give you a versatile variety of sounds. I took the controls plate off right away, so I don't know what the 3 way switch does exactly. I hear some difference in tone, but, I'll have to look into & play w/ that some more. The instrument does come w/ a battery, in case you were wondering.
I definitely can recommend this to anyone looking to venture into the 6 string foray. My expectations weren't too high, but they were exceeded plenty. Now, to go learn the nuances of this beast!
Ibanez SR306EB 6 String Electric Bass Weathered Black
4.6 | 29 ratings
Price: 449.99
Last update: 11-04-2024
About this item
Neck type: SR6 5pc Maple/Rosewood neck
Bridge: Accu-cast B126 bridge (16.5mm string spacing)
Neck pickup: PowerSpan Dual Coil neck pickup (Passive)
Bridge pickup: PowerSpan Dual Coil bridge pickup (Passive
Equaliser: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band eq w/3 way Power Tap switch
Bridge: Accu-cast B126 bridge (16.5mm string spacing)
Neck pickup: PowerSpan Dual Coil neck pickup (Passive)
Bridge pickup: PowerSpan Dual Coil bridge pickup (Passive
Equaliser: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band eq w/3 way Power Tap switch
Product information
| Item Weight | 15 pounds |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 18 x 5 x 51 inches |
| ASIN | B01BK0Z2Y2 |
| Item model number | SR306EBWK |
| Customer Reviews |
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars
29 ratings
4.6 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #68,521 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #193 in Electric Bass Guitars |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | February 7, 2016 |
| Back Material | Maple, Rosewood, Mahogany, Wood, Basswood |
| Body Material | Rosewood |
| Color Name | Weathered Black |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups |
| Scale Length | 34 Inches |
| Top Material | Rosewood, Maple, Mahogany |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Guitar Bridge System | Accu-cast B126 bridge |
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Paul
Excellent value - Great instrument @ low cost
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