That's the right way to demo a bass with a wide range of settings! Thanks so much!
@IvanBassist3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Daniel! Glad you liked it!
@tonycarel17853 жыл бұрын
Great review,love that fact that you showed the bass had no neck dive. So many KZfaqrs forget about this aspect of the bass. I am a Ibanez Bass player myself. Ibanez does produce some amazing bases and guitars hands down one of the greatest companies for money can buy!!
@IvanBassist3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Neck dive is, in my opinion, a make or break factor. Definitely worth showing it!
@talkychris Жыл бұрын
Played a Fender and an SR at the weekend. The SR was light, comfortable and well balanced. The Fender took an instant neck dive. I'm now only looking at Ibanez SR models.
@thebasspapa Жыл бұрын
this review was the reason for buying this bass - fantastic instrument. Thanks a lot for your work
@IvanBassist Жыл бұрын
Have fun with the bass 🙌🏽🙌🏽
@kbrown6492 жыл бұрын
I just got this thing, and I love it. It plays like an absolute dream. I haven’t got a handle on the guitars EQ and my Ampeg amp yet, but I’m getting there. But the neck is awesome, it looks like a million bucks, and I’m extremely satisfied. $800 well spent.
@IvanBassist2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you’re enjoying the bass! :)
@TheDungeonDive3 жыл бұрын
Sounds great in passive mode with that tone knob all the way down.
@IvanBassist3 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool, right? 😁
@jacojanks59855 ай бұрын
Your video editing during the demo far superior than anything I’ve seen on KZfaq thanks.
@IvanBassist5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Giraffe-Dealer2 жыл бұрын
What a great demo. This helped me quite a lot. Gracias, Iván.
@IvanBassist2 жыл бұрын
De nada, Diego! Saludos!
@mickavoidant47803 жыл бұрын
I gigged mine with the band for the first time at the weekend. It did the job well.
@IvanBassist3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that 🔥🤘🏽
@christopherstorrier55602 жыл бұрын
Just bought the blue satin edged version, exact same...very versatile bass, i use it passive in my rig as pedal board is pro buffered input & output...sounds great, it does balance well on the strap and those pickups are very good & great bridge design, real Abalone inlays...a lot of bass for your money... well demo'd Ivan....
@IvanBassist2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Congratulations on the new bass :)
@DallasJordanJams7 ай бұрын
I’m planning on picking one of these up from my friend. As soon as you hit that first mid boost, I was like “dang this thing needs an octaver.” It sounds really good. Thanks for the thorough demo
@IvanBassist7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy the new bass!
@-whiskey-413422 күн бұрын
I’m getting the 5 string version in a few weeks. I cant wait.
@IvanBassist22 күн бұрын
Enjoy the new bass!
@munirmamadvafoev12083 жыл бұрын
Very comprehensive review! Good tutorial for others to make reviews. And the bass is amazing of course! Thinking to get one of these.
@IvanBassist3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! :) Let me know what you think if you end up getting the bass!
@munirmamadvafoev12083 жыл бұрын
@@IvanBassist Ok! 👍
@jonathanchevallier70462 жыл бұрын
Very nice demo, well recorded. Thank you Ivan ;-)
@AlexEsplin5 ай бұрын
This is a hugely helpful demo. Thanks so much.
@IvanBassist5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@mr.m.u.k.59443 жыл бұрын
Hi Ivan, thx for your nice review. Would it be possible for you to make a follow up video soon in which you compared these Ibanez basses with the ones of Yamaha of the TRBX product family? I've heard so many goog things about those basses and I really would be interessted to learn about your opinion. Since you're channel has evolved impressively over the last year or so, I am nearly convinced that Yamaha Germany would also be very eager to help you in any way. 😎
@IvanBassist3 жыл бұрын
Hey there! Thanks for watching! Comparing them side by side will be quite tricky because i have to ship back this Ibanez bass, but I’ll try to feature something by Yamaha here!
@mickavoidant47803 жыл бұрын
My first gig with my 600 was at the weekend. The bass and treble knobs on 10 and the mids on 0 made my small 1x12 give low end like a 2x15 but with good top end.
@IvanBassist3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad to hear that you’re enjoying the bass!
@ts4gv Жыл бұрын
😬
@Teckfall152 жыл бұрын
Just got mine today!... Love it
@IvanBassist2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!
@Teckfall152 жыл бұрын
@@IvanBassist Thank you! Your review was what sold me on it.
@dancassidy7471 Жыл бұрын
I bought this when it first came out. Thanks for review. Also you play so good I could learn much from you
@IvanBassist Жыл бұрын
Hope you’re enjoying the bass, Dan! Thanks for the kind words!
@BassHotOne Жыл бұрын
Great video. What I really apreciate is that there is no tremendous boost in volume shifting from passive to active
@IvanBassist Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@TomMarello3 жыл бұрын
What do you think about these licesend Big Break Nords compared to (also licensed) Barts MK1 which were put on lots of Ibanez SRs before?
@mickavoidant47803 жыл бұрын
I bought one after watching this KZfaq. You should hear it through a Boss BB-1X Bass Driver; it's monster. The Driver keeps the low end, even on full overdrive.
@IvanBassist3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Hope you enjoy the new bass 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
@mickavoidant47803 жыл бұрын
@@IvanBassist I'm gigging with it on Saturday.
@erikarko3 жыл бұрын
Nice growl on that one!
@IvanBassist3 жыл бұрын
Growly indeed! 🤘🏽
@davidtalkovic93692 жыл бұрын
I have the. 605 e in black..love it
@IvanBassist2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@richardkinman92684 ай бұрын
Sounds good man, thanks.👍
@IvanBassist4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Crazy_killer-qm8ju2 жыл бұрын
Just got one for my first bass
@IvanBassist2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!
@jamesnusky62572 жыл бұрын
awesome playing. thanks I am sold. going to guitar Center tomorrow
@IvanBassist2 жыл бұрын
Let me know how you like the bass!
@jamesnusky62572 жыл бұрын
@@IvanBassist I was just ready to purchase that bass and I found a fender squire affinity in beautiful condition for $100.00. I had to buy it. Its dark blue. I am getting a set up on it now. I hope I made a good choice.
@jamesnusky62572 жыл бұрын
@@IvanBassist I actually played that bass at guitar Center and I thought it was fantastic. The Ibanez.
@PaperMask-ji9gr2 ай бұрын
Graicias Iván for this awesome video
@IvanBassist2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@barondavis5692 Жыл бұрын
Nice review, thanks.
@christopherstorrier5560 Жыл бұрын
Just noticed when your playing in passive mode it says tone 100% but treble pot at detent position which is only 50%...only noticed after watching 100 times...lol...i really like my 600E...the Nordstrom pickups are great in passive mode plus pan pot as well as treble pot works in passive mode...got a good quality leather 3" padded strap,pretty kool looking & comfortable...i can use the 600E for most genres of music, many tones as pickups are so quiet,very versatile...don't you just hate it when someone points out something..lol...still a great vid Ivan....👍🎸
@ascoyne3 ай бұрын
Great review Ivan, thanks. Any chance you can tell us the neck width at the 12th fret?
@xiaokang86925 ай бұрын
The most beautiful bass, in my opinion.
@gabriele52983 жыл бұрын
Awesome review, that baby is gonna be a great friend for my SR650. What strings are equipped on it? Judging by the overall tone as well as the coloured ball ends, i guess it is a set of D'Addario 45/100 or 45/105
@IvanBassist3 жыл бұрын
D’addario nickel 45-105 :) The 650 is also a killer bass! Thanks for watching!
@chriscollins502 жыл бұрын
It's frustrating that the brown burst is only available on the 4 string when its clearly the best colour!
@IvanBassist2 жыл бұрын
Yes, that finish is really cool!
@joedupay52532 жыл бұрын
I have a 1300SB with Big Breaks. I find it odd that there isn't much information about them. I wonder if they're actually just Big Splits? Anyways, good review as always. Looking into the 600 series for a cheaper backup.
@IvanBassist2 жыл бұрын
I believe they are just big singles made in Asia exclusively for Ibanez
@BladeJones2 жыл бұрын
How do the Nordstrand pick-ups compare to Aguilar pick-ups? One thing I really like about the Ibanez SR2400 (Aguilar pick-ups) is the volume level balance between the different strings. The E string is not blaring loud, like on cheap Ibanez basses -- Almost like having built-in compression. This is much more noticeable and appreciated when playing live versus recording.
@IvanBassist2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately i haven’t tried an Ibanez with Aguilar pickups, but you can adjust the string-to-string balance by raising or lowering the pickups
@bassnsax3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review! I really love the sound of those pickups in passive - together they sound pretty close to a J-Bass, and the neck pickup only sounds pretty close to a P-Bass! The active mode also sounds pretty great, and the fit and finish looks gorgeous! Do I need another 5-string...? 😅
@IvanBassist3 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Those Nordstrands sound great in passive mode!
@anderstromborgbrstrup44133 жыл бұрын
Nice review of a pretty cool bass! How is the acoustic sound of the bass? I prefer to hear and feel the bass sound when playing unpluged (like a Fender J or P bass)
@IvanBassist3 жыл бұрын
Can’t answer that unfortunately. It’s already on its way back to Ibanez :/
@baddog9188 Жыл бұрын
Just bought this, first bass. Great video! Told me everything I needed. Anyone got any cool bass centric songs to recommend to learn? Any genre.
@sithegamer24933 жыл бұрын
Really cool review, very nice looking bass :D Quick question regarding the feel of the neck, does it have any sharp edges or frets? Can't seem to find any information online on whether this comes with rolled frets
@IvanBassist3 жыл бұрын
No sharp edges as far as I could tell :)
@sithegamer24933 жыл бұрын
@@IvanBassist awesome! :) I think I'm going to have to pick one up, thank you!
@mastercrashjacks9 ай бұрын
I have been looking at getting a new bass. I saw this bass and immediately feel in love with how it looks. I really appreciate your review. I'm pretty sure that this will be my next bass. BTW, what is that opening song that you played? I really want to learn that one. Thank you for this post.
@IvanBassist9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! It’s a cool bass indeed. I wrote that intro song for the video demo.
@mastercrashjacks9 ай бұрын
@@IvanBassist Dude, that intro is frackin awesome! Would you mind if I use it for my warmup? It sounds really great!
@IvanBassist9 ай бұрын
Please do :)
@whamni3 жыл бұрын
Ivan, a great demo but, how much does it weigh, please ?
@IvanBassist3 жыл бұрын
I just weighed it. It marks at 3.6kg
@whamni3 жыл бұрын
@@IvanBassist Brilliant, thanks for that.
@mecoate4 ай бұрын
me encanta el tono , yo lo definiria como un tono entre el jazz y el precision
@IvanBassist4 ай бұрын
Si. Suena chevere!
@gabrielforsberg8744 Жыл бұрын
Im a pretty new bassist and Im just surfing around trying to learn the difference between the various types of bass. I know I own a entry level P/J bass from Ibanez but thats pretty much it. The SR600E is also a P/J bass, right? Ive kinda fell in love with them but I also realize I havent really experienced something else either.
@IvanBassist Жыл бұрын
Hey Gabriel! Thanks for watching! Yes. This one is also a P/J model :)
@charlieburns1385 Жыл бұрын
Thanks l can Great info
@IvanBassist Жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@VANQU1SHR Жыл бұрын
Once you lowered the action, did you find you were getting a lot of bass buzz? I haven’t tried the 600 but on the Ibanez 300 and 500 series I feel like there is a bit more buzz than I might like. Great vid. Thanks.
@IvanBassist Жыл бұрын
I don’t remember to be honest. Sorry!
@seedymcfly50132 жыл бұрын
Have you ever used bartolini bh2 pickups? If so how would you compare these to those in your opinion? Also, does this finish seem susceptible to chipping? The SR500 line unfortunately has this problem, it’s difficult to tell if the 600 series does as well just by videos / photos
@IvanBassist2 жыл бұрын
Yes. I did a demo of the BTB Iron Label: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n5xnmsuLvc6zmmg.html I prefer the Nordstrand pickups, to be honest. They have more top end/presence Unfortunately, I cannot comment about the finish. I assume it might be similar to the 500 one.
@DoofersCreepers2 жыл бұрын
Same my SR505e has cheaps between the pickups. I guess a pick guard would help, but I haven't seen one for ibanez basses. But I love it, the different tones are amazing. I would also like to try the nordstrands as I have BH2s
@kotanel5 ай бұрын
Hello! Is there a big difference in the dynamics/volume of the sound when switching from active to passive?
@IvanBassist5 ай бұрын
There was a slight volume boost when engaging active mode, if I remember correctly. But don’t quote me on that.
@ts4gv Жыл бұрын
gosh darn it. i have a 2017 sr655 but this clearly sounds better (compared to your demo of the 650). the big breaks sound much more like a bass pickup should.
@IvanBassist Жыл бұрын
Nordstrand pickups are great!
@lalopujol42802 жыл бұрын
A cuando esta ese modelo
@IvanBassist2 жыл бұрын
Depende de donde estes. Aqui cuesta 800 euros
@mattsez28792 жыл бұрын
All my Ibanez basses had high action new and needed adjustment.....made well, set up poorly
@Clabass853 жыл бұрын
How much does it weight?
@IvanBassist3 жыл бұрын
3.6kg
@Clabass853 жыл бұрын
@@IvanBassist Thank you so much Ivan!
@MrTatiblack Жыл бұрын
Hello! Would you say that its a " better bass" than the 500 series? checking the specs, the only difference are the ash body and the Bartolini pick ups. Its $100 difference
@IvanBassist Жыл бұрын
I do prefer the ash body and nordstrand pickups. That 100 buck upcharge would be worth it to me personally.
@mick8670 Жыл бұрын
i love this bass! i want to buy it right now, but how much is the weight in kilos? thank you
@IvanBassist Жыл бұрын
The one i got to try was fairly light. I’d guess 3-3.5kg
@sharolmongrain8022 Жыл бұрын
Thanx
@IvanBassist Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@sherylcrow23 Жыл бұрын
its comfortable when you play on the fingerboard?I mean if the neck is narrow. I would like to buy this bass but this last aspect is pretty important. Thanks from Spain.  Enviar comentarios Otras personas también buscan
@IvanBassist Жыл бұрын
Personalmente, a mi me gustan los mastiles mas gruesos. Con los mastiles muy delgados me duele la muñeca, pero muchas personas prefieren este tipo de mastiles, porque tocar rapido es un poco mas facil. Te tocaria probar y ver que tal te parecen
@markbradfield767211 ай бұрын
Is this better than the Ibanez 650e?
@mickavoidant47803 жыл бұрын
What are the settings for the growl?
@IvanBassist3 жыл бұрын
Where exactly in the video? :) or do you mean overall?
@mickavoidant47803 жыл бұрын
@@IvanBassist At the start. What settings did you have for that?
@IvanBassist3 жыл бұрын
Both pickups 50/50. Passive mode and i used some distortion
@mickavoidant47803 жыл бұрын
@@IvanBassist Thank you
@albertmarkethinkpr132528 күн бұрын
What is your preferred string height?
@IvanBassist23 күн бұрын
Varies from bass to bass. As low as possible without unintentional fretbuzz and that still gives me dynamic control
@Kalju223 жыл бұрын
Could u do ibanez sr670?
@IvanBassist3 жыл бұрын
I’ll see what I can do about that. Thanks for watching!
@paulcraig2276 Жыл бұрын
Is the finish a veneer, or real wood? Thanks.
@IvanBassist Жыл бұрын
If I remember correctly, the bass has no top or veneer
@xmistersinisterx2 жыл бұрын
Do you prefer the neck pick up on the sr600e or the sr650?
@IvanBassist2 жыл бұрын
I prefer the Split P
@xmistersinisterx2 жыл бұрын
@@IvanBassist thanks for the reply 👍
@ode86692 жыл бұрын
i have to ask is there a big diffence between sr600e and sr1340b because other one is 500€ more expensive and i dont know much about them and imo i dont think i would notice the difference if its a small difference someone pls help
@IvanBassist2 жыл бұрын
The 1340 has better Attention to detail and electronics/pickups.
@ode86692 жыл бұрын
@@IvanBassist but as an intermediate will i noticw the difference that much
@IvanBassist2 жыл бұрын
If you can save up those extra 500 i’d do it. That way you can keep the bass for a longer period of time. Otherwise you might want to buy a new one or upgrade the 600e and you’d end up spending more, if not the same amount.
@ode86692 жыл бұрын
@@IvanBassist ty for help man yeah im 15 so i cant really get that amount of money easily but im pretty sure that the 600 will be what im looking for but if i buy another bass in the future i will definetly use this info ty
@IvanBassist2 жыл бұрын
Go for it! You’ll enjoy the bass :)!
@lalopujol42802 жыл бұрын
Hola soy Lalo y estoy interesado de ese modelo de Bajo
@jesserobinson202 жыл бұрын
I tried two of these basses. They were both over 9 pounds. Was I just unlucky?
@IvanBassist2 жыл бұрын
Probably. The one I got was extremely light
@novamusicshow-grupoversati83362 жыл бұрын
whats strigs are you use?
@IvanBassist2 жыл бұрын
D’addario Nickel
@son0fsocal9 ай бұрын
I would put that baby in the studio and put it by a 5k federa, wont tell the difference. They all make music.
@tatt4music Жыл бұрын
This bass is not light at all by Ibanez standards. I actually wish they cut about a pound off the weight. But ash is naturally a heavier wood than most. But calling it light is a false statement.
@IvanBassist Жыл бұрын
The one I received was very light. Can’t do anything about weight variance between individual instruments 🤷🏽♂️
@janekmilewski Жыл бұрын
Trying to sell my US Fender JB to buy this… Thinner neck.
@dildojizzbaggins69693 жыл бұрын
Dude it's a bass, not a guitar. Why the cringey pick? Fingers and slap only, please. Video deemed untrustworthy :D
@Subhumanslug2 жыл бұрын
Pick is for attack and speed. Some songs and styles benefit from using a pick (especially songs with fast bass chording) but it shouldn't be the only tool in your arsenal. Any bass player worth anything should be able to bounce from finger, slap and pick techniques. The belief that bassists shouldn't ever play with a pick is just archaic bass dogma that has no place occupying the modern bass player's mental real estate.
@lit_likeric2 жыл бұрын
@@Subhumanslug agreed learn it all !
@RaiderNation-North Жыл бұрын
Real Rock bass players use picks…look it up.
@TomMarello3 жыл бұрын
What do you think about these licesend Big Break Nords compared to (also licensed) Barts MK1 which were put on lots of Ibanez SRs before?
@IvanBassist3 жыл бұрын
I prefer the Nordstrands! The barts are also good, but they have a darker more muted top end. I like the clarity of the nordstrands ✌🏽