Members justinbass Posted December 1, 2007 Members Share Posted December 1, 2007 I feel like a new player again. I am learning that technique that Jeff Berlin always talks about for using my right thumb to dampen strings. It is not natural at all yet. Sadly, my camera won't be home until 6 or so, so you only get a stock photo for now. Used, $250. Damn near mint condition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rummy Posted December 1, 2007 Members Share Posted December 1, 2007 $250? Whoa? That's a deal! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Funkee1 Posted December 1, 2007 Members Share Posted December 1, 2007 Niiiiiiiiiiiiice!!!! Ignore BOALG when he jumps into this thread and says "%'ers are for Pussies" or some other nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members justinbass Posted December 1, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 1, 2007 Niiiiiiiiiiiiice!!!! Ignore BOALG when he jumps into this thread and says "%'ers are for Pussies" or some other nonsense. I just got a gig in a Metal band that tunes down and uses a LOT of high notes at times. I need a 5er for the gig. BOALG be damned. We'll continue to share a dislike of Warwicks and a love of old Ibanezs. You can't win 'em all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted December 1, 2007 Members Share Posted December 1, 2007 i want one of those, too! they are perfect for what you want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mike fitzwell Posted December 1, 2007 Members Share Posted December 1, 2007 ;)Hmmmm...get a review up when you get a chance. I have special interest in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members someotherguy Posted December 1, 2007 Members Share Posted December 1, 2007 Enjoy!And keep loving the old Ibby's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted December 1, 2007 Members Share Posted December 1, 2007 Very nice, I have one just like her. For $250 that is a steal and a half too, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Death Hands Posted December 1, 2007 Members Share Posted December 1, 2007 I keep recalling my experience with the Studio Five. It was bad ASS bass, man. Gratz on the purchase. Rock her hard. She'll serve you well in your new gig, I'd say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted December 1, 2007 Members Share Posted December 1, 2007 Congrats on the purchase, and nice score... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members justinbass Posted December 1, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 1, 2007 I only got a chance to play it for about an hour. I am posting from work right now. My review so far. Negatives- a couple sharp fret edges. But that's what files were made for.- I suck at playing 5ers. (Not a real negative) Positives- The controls. 4 knobs. Volume, blend, Treble, & Bass. Treble and bass are both boost/cut.- The two pickups produce some very Jazz bass like tones. I primarily play jazz basses, so this bass sounds right to me. Kepping the EQ flat, I get the tones I am used to a jazz making. So, the bridge solo'd sounds very Jaco like; both pickups full on sounds like it would fit right in the mix, and it gives that great neck pickup tone. I am very happy. Boosting the bass creates some thick, boomy, dub bass tones, and with boosted treble the bass has BITE!- The hardware is very solid. The tuners are great, and I am liking the bridge. So far I am happy. I'll add more thoughts later after playing it some more. And for the price, well, I got damn lucky. I would be just as happy with this bass if it had cost $750+ and didn't have the sharp fret edges. If that doesn't say something, I don't know what would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassred Posted December 1, 2007 Members Share Posted December 1, 2007 That's a really good deal! I looked at those when I started looking at Schecters, the neck is chunkier than the studio and the tone wasn't quite as nice (because of the lack of MID control).. still a solid axe!! Good purchase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ezstep Posted December 1, 2007 Members Share Posted December 1, 2007 Lock up all your 4-stringers and give the key to your mom to hide in her bra. No tempation to pick one up for a while. Do all your practicing and noodling around on the 5er. You will be surprised at how quickly it will feel natural to you and the fours will seem skinny and have sort of a "bass-lite" sound after you get used to the 5er. Congrats on the job and good deal on the bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hawkhuff Posted December 1, 2007 Members Share Posted December 1, 2007 I feel like a new player again. I am learning that technique that Jeff Berlin always talks about for using my right thumb to dampen strings. It is not natural at all yet. Sadly, my camera won't be home until 6 or so, so you only get a stock photo for now. Used, $250. Damn near mint condition NICE! Rock that axe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted December 1, 2007 Members Share Posted December 1, 2007 Now go rock that bad chicken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members justinbass Posted December 1, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 1, 2007 That's a really good deal! I looked at those when I started looking at Schecters, the neck is chunkier than the studio and the tone wasn't quite as nice (because of the lack of MID control).. still a solid axe!! Good purchase! If I end up likeing this bass a lot, I might end up upgrading to a studio to get the mid control if the pickups/pre-amp are otherwise identical. I can't see a reason not to have a mid control if I can get one. Man, how quickly things can change. A week ago I was a die hard supporter of passive, 4 string basses, and now I have an active 5er. Who would have thought? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassred Posted December 1, 2007 Members Share Posted December 1, 2007 that's right, this is the dark side, and we have cookies!! Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted December 1, 2007 Members Share Posted December 1, 2007 that's right, this is the dark side, and we have cookies!! Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cdb Posted December 1, 2007 Members Share Posted December 1, 2007 Lock up all your 4-stringers and give the key to your mom to hide in her bra. No tempation to pick one up for a while.Do all your practicing and noodling around on the 5er. You will be surprised at how quickly it will feel natural to you and the fours will seem skinny and have sort of a "bass-lite" sound after you get used to the 5er.Congrats on the job and good deal on the bass! Great advice here. Play only the 5 and in a week, probably less, it will feel natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dragon9666 Posted December 2, 2007 Members Share Posted December 2, 2007 :thu:Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iloverush Posted December 2, 2007 Members Share Posted December 2, 2007 I have a Squier Vintage Modified Jazz, but desperatly wanted a five or six strings 'cause of all the great Dream Theatrer masterpieces I want to play. Found this Ibanez BTB405QM in great shape for $300 and can't be happier. It's a Cadillac compared to the Squier Chevette! Sorry, don't know how to post a picture... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members justinbass Posted December 2, 2007 Author Members Share Posted December 2, 2007 I love those Ibby BTBs They are a great bang for the buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Iloverush Posted December 2, 2007 Members Share Posted December 2, 2007 I bought it on eBay based on reviews here. I'm surprised how good it is! Like it was made for especially for me. I like everything about it. I tried to post a picture but it didn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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