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Old 02-20-2010, 05:47 PM   #1
 
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Default Ibanez SR305 5-String Bass Guitar

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I can pick up one of these for about $250, i just need a 5 string to record with; is this a good way to go? (love the maple board)

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I really like the Soundgear basses. For $250, that seems like a heck of a good value.

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My favorite of the recent SR models is the SR600, but I bet that 305 with a good setup will do just fine. Just make sure you play the one you buy first too, some of the ones I've played have had serious neck twist/excessive backbow problems.

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I have the SR305. Getting it for $250 would be insane. I bought mine here in Japan for about $400 (maybe a little more than that) and I got it at the cheapest place it was being sold.
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I bought the black/rosewood version of that bass off of craigslist for $320. That's a great deal... i actually would prefer the white/maple combo...



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Thanks for the feedback guys, just ordered today; should be at my house soon!
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Give us some clips and a review when it arrives I need a bass and seeing as I love maple boards, I'm glad you brought this one to my attention

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$250 is a great deal on that bass as long as you can deal with the close string spacing. Rock on!
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Just came today, i love the crazy deals i get at my local guitar center

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Here are some pics,

my first impression is that it plays great, the action came really low; and the neck is straight. Happy with the guitar, and hard to beat it for this price.



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