calypsocoral Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 So, I found a friend who let me play his Ibanez SR-300 for a little while. Overall, a good bass. I liked the electronics, and I liked the build quality. BUT... my combination of meaty palms with short fingers didn't exactly receive any favors from the SR's very slim, narrow neck. Keep in mind that my main axe is a cheap P-bass facsimile. As a result, I started scouring the internet for an alternative, and I found THIS. Now, my local Guitar Center didn't carry any, so I didn't get to try it out first-hand. But, its feature set is VERY similar to the SR-300 that I got to try out. When I looked for reviews, I found a TON on the Aria SB-1000 (the choice of my favorite metal bass player... some guy who played for this really obscure group called "Metallica")... but not so many on the less-expensive Arias. Seeing as how the return policy is pretty good, and the price is fairly low, I might risk purchasing it sight unseen, IF someone can vouch for the build quality and neck feel-- it doesn't have to be P-bass "meaty", but I definitely need something that fills out the hand a little better than the Soundgear. Any experience or opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 i looks like one of many asian made basses that are all decent and that do not stir my loins. i'd recommend more patience, but i could hardly ridicule your decision if you get one. aria: http://img3.musician.com/dbase/pics/products/9/8/0/599980.jpg ESP: http://www.espguitars.com/images/guitars/B-154DX_STR.jpg robb. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I thought the old Aria pro basses were pretty nice so I don't see why the other Aria basses wouldn't be the equally as nice. I seem to remember the necks of the Aria pros being kind of narrow though so if you can you may want to try one out first. 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...
picker Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Metallica is the only band with a bass player who used Arias exclusively. The guy with Duran Duran did too. Now you're in some fast company... Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Do you like your P copy? For $400 you could pick up a used Mexican Fender and get to play it first. They're everywhere. Just sayin'. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike19 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 My 2006 Schecter Diamond Elite-4 has a nice fat neck. Its been replaced in the US by the Stiletto Elite-4 , but I'll bet the neck is the same. Its very similar to the Aria and the ESP/LTD pictures above. You might want to contact the manufacturers or dealers to get the radius of the necks. Mike19 "99 And 1/2 Just Won't Do" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calypsocoral Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 My 2006 Schecter Diamond Elite-4 has a nice fat neck. Its been replaced in the US by the Stiletto Elite-4 , but I'll bet the neck is the same. Its very similar to the Aria and the ESP/LTD pictures above. You might want to contact the manufacturers or dealers to get the radius of the necks. Mike19 Wow, speaking of Schecter basses-- I think this is a jaw-dropping BEAUTY! http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/3/4/5/487345.jpg Definitely multiple steps up in price from the Aria, but it's a dark, seductive bombshell-- I especially love the Translucent Satin Black finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I do like that finish - other than that it's pretty generic SR/Thumb/Stilleto/Taurus lookin to my eye. I'm with robb. Slow down and do some hands on shopping. "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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