rizzo9247 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I buy basses with the intention of keeping them, honestly. I would not post these basses here if I knew ahead of time I was just going to turn them over, but inevitably they are sold for various reasons. I am not proud to say that I've been through 18 basses in 3 years. I still own 2 of those basses; my Stingray 5 gets the job done, and my modded SX fretless is just too fun to play. Why, you ask, get another bass? Well, I would like to have 2 fretted basses, no other reason than that. If I didn't make a meager:modest profit on most of the sales, I would probably stop. My eternal quest for "bass #2" has led me to this beauty, which you will see when UPS arrives later today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Brown Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I am with you "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMPires Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 You should try before you buy I have two lovely fretted basses, but maybe i'm just not as picky. oh and before I forget - You're a beauty! www.myspace.com/davidbassportugal "And then the magical unicorn will come prancing down the rainbow and we'll all join hands for a rousing chorus of Kumbaya." - by davio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 I am with you Thanks. We say it as one word here, I'm-wich-you. You should try before you buy That is a good point. I think it's a combination of the ease of internet shopping and the lack of selection of new basses in stores. Most of my bass purchases are used, either from craigslist or eBay. The first couple of weeks are fine, then the honeymoon wears off. oh and before I forget - You're a beauty! It's a wee bit early to start drinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I'm curious to see what it is. Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 You've got a sickness. Apparently the only prescription is more basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMPires Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I bet it's a Lakland www.myspace.com/davidbassportugal "And then the magical unicorn will come prancing down the rainbow and we'll all join hands for a rousing chorus of Kumbaya." - by davio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 tease... http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r279/rizzo9247/Ibanez%20SR%20Prestige%20SR20TH5%2020th%20Anniversary/caseopenbag.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 Okay here we go... http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r279/rizzo9247/Ibanez%20SR%20Prestige%20SR20TH5%2020th%20Anniversary/box.jpg http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r279/rizzo9247/Ibanez%20SR%20Prestige%20SR20TH5%2020th%20Anniversary/case-1.jpg http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r279/rizzo9247/Ibanez%20SR%20Prestige%20SR20TH5%2020th%20Anniversary/certif_of_auth_out.jpg http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r279/rizzo9247/Ibanez%20SR%20Prestige%20SR20TH5%2020th%20Anniversary/certif_of_auth_in.jpg Just a 300 page book on Ibanez... http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r279/rizzo9247/Ibanez%20SR%20Prestige%20SR20TH5%2020th%20Anniversary/book2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r279/rizzo9247/Ibanez%20SR%20Prestige%20SR20TH5%2020th%20Anniversary/casefull.jpg http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r279/rizzo9247/Ibanez%20SR%20Prestige%20SR20TH5%2020th%20Anniversary/body-2.jpg http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r279/rizzo9247/Ibanez%20SR%20Prestige%20SR20TH5%2020th%20Anniversary/back-6.jpg http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r279/rizzo9247/Ibanez%20SR%20Prestige%20SR20TH5%2020th%20Anniversary/headstock.jpg http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r279/rizzo9247/Ibanez%20SR%20Prestige%20SR20TH5%2020th%20Anniversary/bartolini.jpg http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r279/rizzo9247/Ibanez%20SR%20Prestige%20SR20TH5%2020th%20Anniversary/24thfret.jpg http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r279/rizzo9247/Ibanez%20SR%20Prestige%20SR20TH5%2020th%20Anniversary/bridge-1.jpg http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r279/rizzo9247/Ibanez%20SR%20Prestige%20SR20TH5%2020th%20Anniversary/strap.jpg http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r279/rizzo9247/Ibanez%20SR%20Prestige%20SR20TH5%2020th%20Anniversary/casecandy.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 I posted this in the "MusiciansFriend Stupid Deal of the Day" thread about a week ago, and I pulled the trigger. Being that this is a 2-year old model, I can understand why they want to ditch the rest of their stock at reduced cost (but why have the four string model going for full price?). It came perfect out of the box, no setup needed (just a smidge out of tune). The neck feels great, even better than I remembered when I tested one out last year. The Barts kick all sorts of ass, and the couple of hours I spent with is so far have been unbelievable. While this bass is severely marked down, I suggest giving it a whirl if you are looking for another fish. 'Elegant' would be my first word to describe it. While my Stingray is the club gigging, fire-spitting, whiskey-drinking, balls to the wall, take no prisoners type of bass, this Ibanez seems like the exact opposite, but in a good way.More to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 nice! Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I'm impressed, nice job! I like those Soundgear basses. I used to have a SR-485. They play like buttah. Enjoy! Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slinky P Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Looks like a keeper to me. I like how the pickups curve to follow the fingerboard radius. The case looks classy but heavy. The neck looks all sorts of fast. "there ain't no faux mojo" jcadmus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Always wanted to try one of the Prestige models, they're sweet. This one might become more than a mistress for you Anthony. Have fun with it. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Sexy...and I don't mean your hairy knee. I really dig the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMPires Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 That's a keeper. I had an SR1005 before they came out with the prestige edition, and the sideways jack plug and it was a lovely bass. Play it in good health. www.myspace.com/davidbassportugal "And then the magical unicorn will come prancing down the rainbow and we'll all join hands for a rousing chorus of Kumbaya." - by davio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamy ALB Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Very very nice!! Health to play. I have an Ibanez SR506 and it is a lovely bass to play with a great tone & fast neck. http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Little-Bitter/185235472447 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 I posted this in the "MusiciansFriend Stupid Deal of the Day" thread about a week ago, and I pulled the trigger. Being that this is a 2-year old model, I can understand why they want to ditch the rest of their stock at reduced cost (but why have the four string model going for full price?). Wow, they jumped the price back up to $1599. I'm feeling very good about this purchase right about now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Nice! If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Nice, but why do they insist on that jack placement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I buy basses with the intention of keeping them, honestly. I would not post these basses here if I knew ahead of time I was just going to turn them over, but inevitably they are sold for various reasons. I am not proud to say that I've been through 18 basses in 3 years. Yet you don't get half the crap about it that I do/did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 Nice, but why do they insist on that jack placement? I like it for stringing the cable through the strap. The case looks classy but heavy. It's actually pretty light, with or without the bass. I buy basses with the intention of keeping them, honestly. I would not post these basses here if I knew ahead of time I was just going to turn them over, but inevitably they are sold for various reasons. I am not proud to say that I've been through 18 basses in 3 years. Yet you don't get half the crap about it that I do/did. Hahahaha, tis true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Steve, the difference is that Rizzo doesn't agonize about it. He buys 'em, he sells him. Some he plays, some he doesn't. It's no big deal, no major decision for him. The $700 bass that he just bought seems to have been bought on a whim, "oh, there's a good deal." And it was: the retail price just doubled. If he likes the bass, he'll keep it; if he doesn't he'll sell it and make a few bucks and move on to the next bass (or dozen basses). Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I buy basses with the intention of keeping them, honestly. I would not post these basses here if I knew ahead of time I was just going to turn them over, but inevitably they are sold for various reasons. I am not proud to say that I've been through 18 basses in 3 years. Yet you don't get half the crap about it that I do/did. Hahahaha, tis true Well, here's a question for you Riz.... Do you always buy instruments without trying them out beforehand? I've only done that in a few instances and thankfully it's worked out. But with almost every other instrument I've ever bought, I had time to sit down with it in a store before plunking down my cash. So are the basses you're after just not available in stores? Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 Do you always buy instruments without trying them out beforehand? I rarely if ever buy in-store. Only 3 instances I can recall where I made a purchase at Guitar Center due to reduced price/used model, a MIM Fender Jazz V (sold to fund my Stingray5), a MIJ Fender 51 P (sold because of neck issues), and Peavey Zodiac Scorpio DE (sold as it reminded me of an ex-gf, who partially funded it. Great bass though ). So are the basses you're after just not available in stores? Pretty much. Rickenbacker, EBMM Bongo, Peavey Grind 6 string, etc. I don't buy them on a whim however, I put the time in to research prior to the purchase, and pull the trigger when it makes sense financially. In the end, it usually comes down to no sales tax combined with free shipping and a %-off coupon or 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1111000 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I love this bass! I was thinking about getting one similar to it since I couldn't find any Bongo 5ers I was really digging in my area... I'll PM you for some deets about it. Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I love this bass! I was thinking about getting one similar to it since I couldn't find any Bongo 5ers I was really digging in my area... I'll PM you for some deets about it. Looks great. Give it a month or two. Maybe he'll give you a deal on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Give it a month or two. Maybe he'll give you a deal on it. I cannot dispute that statement, but I think she will be with me for a while. I brought the Ibby out for a mini-jam with some friends, and whatever direction we went in (Blues, Rock, Metal, Funk, Country) I was able to dial in the sweet spot. Very versatile, more so than the Stingray, in that regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Rizz - congrats - it looks nice. How is the weight? Lighter than your other bass I assume? SteveC - along with Jeremy's point, you have a house, wife, and kids. Rizz is pretty much on his own, so the financial risk is smaller in his case. I have done my share to break his chops (so you don't feel so alone ). Rizz - any dime-sized dings? Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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