Ibanez SR300

I got this slightly used for $350 with everything. I was looking for a good deal for my first bass and the guy suggested this over a new washburn POS for the same price.

Its simplicity, Design, Durability, The great deal I got on it

Thin frets, tuning keys loose tune easier than other basses, not much power in the pickups

It is well constructed with a maple neck and rosewood fretboard i dont know what the body is. the pickups are weak and you dont get much volume. two tone knobs and one volume

Although I got a great deal onthis i wish i had got the Fender instead which is what i would reccomend if you have the dough but if not i highly suggest this over the horrible knockoffs (JAY TURSER Etc.)

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2 active pickups Ibanez
tone knobs, volume boost, ...

UTILIZATION

Mache very comfortable, low light enough that does not break the back after 2 hours of rehearsal., Easy to use and to find a good sound.

SOUNDS

Great for rock and metal through active pickups. I play to resume the metalcore metal and Neo granted in drop C on a Marshall MB30 amplifier which allows for much modern sounds.

OVERALL OPINION

A very good bass for this price range, ideal for beginners and enthusiasts not wanting to spend too much and still do Plaiz

see previous review

UTILIZATION

nothing special to say not very heavy instrument good grip embarrassing thing a growing gap between the strings between the nut and the bridge that can be embarrassing; question grip
some problems with the bridges that have a tendency to unscrew spontaneously resolved problem with nail polish
Holds good agreement in any case
fairly easy to adjust but still requires a fairly high action does not curl

SOUNDS

Bah this is the good way
go anywhere, anywhere with a good preamp that I think distorts the sound rather than comply with his departing a bit aggressive
I changed a bit electronics, I defrettée I put ropes flat labella there best but it's still an entry-level instrument

OVERALL OPINION

I for one and a half since I start playing after a long break, it remains an instrument of early and initiation and low relief, and the whole is relatively robust
Not on the choice again with the experience for a few more roros I orienterai to a squier vintage example

Low Indonesian
24 frets maple neck rosewood keys.
2 active humbuckers Ibanez.
4 knobs (tone, a master and a 3-band eq) which unfortunately require to be fixed more securely.

UTILIZATION

This is the highlight of this low: it is super nice, the neck is super thin and easy access to acute. It is light and gives a good sound regardless of the style with the eq.

SOUNDS

The concern is not the quality of the sound itself but rather the fact that the handicap versatility: it is a good bass in all styles, but it is exceptional nowhere. I play in a rock band and I went to a Fender p-bass, more typical but I kept and still plays bass on this, because it is in the best styles.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year and I am very satisfied. Its versatility is really excellent and allows you to vary the sound in seconds. Unfortunately it is also a handicap for this low suffers from not having a true characterized although it is very correct.
I use it in addition to my Mexican precision (much better for the Rock but not the same budget) for the pieces drop D or alternate tunings and I intend to keep it .

A choice I do not regret.