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Hokuto_no_Kain
Published on 07/29/10 at 04:17
* Ibanez SR800 THE
* Origin Japan, year 1989
* Basswood body
* Maple neck painted
* Rosewood fingerboard, 24 frets
Pickups P-* SO (neck) and LO-J (bridge)
* Equalizer EQ-BII (active), 4 knobs
* Tuners Gotoh Japan
* Omni-Adjust Bridge, 4 Strings
This model is equivalent to the left of SR800, I believe:
https://fr.audiofanzine.com/basse-electrique-frettee/ibanez/SoundGear-Series-SR-800
UTILIZATION
Aah, the bass left handed, when you see the range more than starving in specialty shops, find a quality model is almost like looking for the Holy Grail. However, I found this model Soundgear in a barter-foo for a pittance (and almost new as well).
Regarding the use, therefore, the first round: the painted (colored black and rather thick) drew first attention: we almost expect to handle "sticking" to the finger having the thickness of the varnish but it is not, it's very comfortable, especially since it is rather thin. 24 cases but we do not care a bit, I rarely exceed 15 degrees on the low box, and again ...
Mics: not enough perspective on the world of bass (lefty requires), I am careful not to express an opinion too settled. Except that it was through the active electronics pickups that are expressed, see below.
The bass is well balanced for standing play, its weight is in the standard. No, the only thing that bothers me is the microphone 2 part side neck: this is where I'd like to wedge my thumb to stabilize the hand, the gold screw is quite prominent, the shot is not super comfortable . Cons by the thumb hold all alone on the bridge pickup, but the strings have the same resonance at this level.
SOUNDS
Active equalizer: although it is somewhat dated. EQ-BII Ibanez has since been replaced by the EQB-IIIS or other Vari-Mid 3 if I really follow. But whatever, it's quite efficient. The 4 knobs allow (1) adjust the volume (2) how the balance between neck pickup / bridge (3) boost / cut treble (4) boost / cut bass. Everything you could want in terms of sound can be configured by mixing it all: low cloud or strong presence, treble discrete, or rather round or somewhat slap, anything is possible, depending on whether you want a low of accompaniment or instrument that comes out clearly in the mix.
Now one thing is certain: the return to Eq passive is now impossible after trying it! The "mere" slap walking up, you feel at ease in all areas, the sound is rich and versatile wish.
Regarding the finger-picking, bass reacts sharply depending on whether we attack the string with the finger or the fat that puts a little fingernail. It does not tolerate for very nearly, every nuance of your playing will be faithfully transcribed by the gear, it's very subtle. Of course, the knobs can refine or enlarge it all at your convenience.
OVERALL OPINION
Clarification, I am primarily a guitarist, the bass I use mainly for my home studio recordings. Compared to my musical style, I only play metal (Steve Harris / Iron Maiden as an ideal in terms of sound and technique on bass), and for once this Ibanez SG800LE meets all my expectations.
I started on bass at the time with a right-hander Jim Harley that I extended the bridge to the drill to move the low E string (that is, sexual misery in the lower left at the time). This low asset I have kept for years and years because it had a sound remaquable (like what Jim Harley is not that some shit). But that's it, I finally found a worthy successor. The beam SoundGear it, no doubt about it.
* Origin Japan, year 1989
* Basswood body
* Maple neck painted
* Rosewood fingerboard, 24 frets
Pickups P-* SO (neck) and LO-J (bridge)
* Equalizer EQ-BII (active), 4 knobs
* Tuners Gotoh Japan
* Omni-Adjust Bridge, 4 Strings
This model is equivalent to the left of SR800, I believe:
https://fr.audiofanzine.com/basse-electrique-frettee/ibanez/SoundGear-Series-SR-800
UTILIZATION
Aah, the bass left handed, when you see the range more than starving in specialty shops, find a quality model is almost like looking for the Holy Grail. However, I found this model Soundgear in a barter-foo for a pittance (and almost new as well).
Regarding the use, therefore, the first round: the painted (colored black and rather thick) drew first attention: we almost expect to handle "sticking" to the finger having the thickness of the varnish but it is not, it's very comfortable, especially since it is rather thin. 24 cases but we do not care a bit, I rarely exceed 15 degrees on the low box, and again ...
Mics: not enough perspective on the world of bass (lefty requires), I am careful not to express an opinion too settled. Except that it was through the active electronics pickups that are expressed, see below.
The bass is well balanced for standing play, its weight is in the standard. No, the only thing that bothers me is the microphone 2 part side neck: this is where I'd like to wedge my thumb to stabilize the hand, the gold screw is quite prominent, the shot is not super comfortable . Cons by the thumb hold all alone on the bridge pickup, but the strings have the same resonance at this level.
SOUNDS
Active equalizer: although it is somewhat dated. EQ-BII Ibanez has since been replaced by the EQB-IIIS or other Vari-Mid 3 if I really follow. But whatever, it's quite efficient. The 4 knobs allow (1) adjust the volume (2) how the balance between neck pickup / bridge (3) boost / cut treble (4) boost / cut bass. Everything you could want in terms of sound can be configured by mixing it all: low cloud or strong presence, treble discrete, or rather round or somewhat slap, anything is possible, depending on whether you want a low of accompaniment or instrument that comes out clearly in the mix.
Now one thing is certain: the return to Eq passive is now impossible after trying it! The "mere" slap walking up, you feel at ease in all areas, the sound is rich and versatile wish.
Regarding the finger-picking, bass reacts sharply depending on whether we attack the string with the finger or the fat that puts a little fingernail. It does not tolerate for very nearly, every nuance of your playing will be faithfully transcribed by the gear, it's very subtle. Of course, the knobs can refine or enlarge it all at your convenience.
OVERALL OPINION
Clarification, I am primarily a guitarist, the bass I use mainly for my home studio recordings. Compared to my musical style, I only play metal (Steve Harris / Iron Maiden as an ideal in terms of sound and technique on bass), and for once this Ibanez SG800LE meets all my expectations.
I started on bass at the time with a right-hander Jim Harley that I extended the bridge to the drill to move the low E string (that is, sexual misery in the lower left at the time). This low asset I have kept for years and years because it had a sound remaquable (like what Jim Harley is not that some shit). But that's it, I finally found a worthy successor. The beam SoundGear it, no doubt about it.