Ibanez SR300DX Soundgear Electric Bass

P and J style pickups. Active EQ.

Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

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"AMAZING BASS"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
It's a no-frills bass, but the output sound is amazing. It has dual pickups, balancer, tone control, and volume control, that's it. That's all I need.

Quality:
This is a Japanese-made bass. Again, it is around 15 years of age. It looks and works like new.

Value:
Original MSRP is around 550 CAD. That's nothing for a product of this quality!

Desirability:
It is red color. I think that red is the best color for a bass. This is a classic Ibanez Soundgear, not the new childish Soundgear they make now. Looks and feels sweet!

Sound:
I was very much broke, but wanted to buy a bass. So I ended up buying a second-hand older model Ibanez SR600. And guess what? Under no circumstances will I ever change it to anything! It is amazing! Great sound, classic Soundgear appearance (it was manufactured between 1989 and 1994). New Soundgears tend to have great sound as well, but this particular one simply kicks ass!

Ease of Use:
Handles amazingly! Thin neck, well balanced bass. Tried a Fender Jazz Bass - it's just terrible compared to this one.

Support:
Hard to find information on this model on the official site, but who cares? As long as the product itself is great.

Overall:
I'll play this baby 'til my heart stands still.

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"as good as it gets."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
i can't get over the light weight, thin neck, and all around comfort/handling with this bass.

Quality:
it may not be high end or have a big name brand but for its price .... it doesn't get any better

Value:
its worth it so buy it.

Desirability:
i own a black one and i love the color and shape ... just play one, look at one, or hold one and you'll love it to.

Sound:
sound is phenomenal, i couldn't be happier with my choice in buying the insturument. The sond is perfectly distorted, no need for a pedal, and the bass/ treble is about as good as it gets. it beats out my erny ball musicman buy alot.

Ease of Use:
the design and craft in this bass make it easy to use for beginners and great to play for pros.

Support:
no need for support yet.

Overall:
i will always keep this guitar and prefer to play on this one over others, but i try new things so i'm bound to get other bass's as well.

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"It was love at first touch."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
Phat control comes in handy as the night goes on and the guitar player syndrome kicks in. It keeps up. The neck is what sold me on this bass. I always liked a thin neck and this is one of the sweetest I've ever played. I sat down with it in a store just to kill some time while waiting to keep an appointment. I walked out with it two hours later. I had no intention of buying a bass that day.

Quality:
It's a good quality bass for the money. The neck is tempermental though (Don't ever take off all four strings at once, trust me). It's a bit more sensitive to temperature and string changes than my other basses. I've gotten used to adjusting the neck myself, which is something you'll want to do with this bass. It's a trade off, you can't have such a slim beautiful neck without it being a little delicate. It's well worth it though. The neck pups are a little loose and can't be tightened without stripping the screws. Other than that the bass is solid. The finish is still beautiful after five years of heavy use.

Value:
Excellant bass for the money. This is a great value.

Desirability:
I'm not a fan of "red" basses but this one (they call it Sangria) does look pretty nice. I'm spoiled by it's weight, ease of playing, and its sound over my Jazz. I hate to say it but I just don't play the Fender that much anymore.

Sound:
Great tone! Far more versatile than my Fender Jazz. Much cleaner and punchier sound.

Ease of Use:
Easy to use. I'm one of the least technical savvy musicians you'll ever meet and even I can get the sound I want without to much fiddeling. I love that the bass is light. It's much easier on the back and shoulders than my other basses.

Support:
Never had to use it

Overall:
Because of this product, I think I'll be looking at some of the higher end Ibanez basses someday. (That's a big achievement for such a die hard Fender man like me). I'll probably trade this in when I finally find that perfect bass. But now I'm thinking that it just might be another Ibanez.

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"No regrets with this beauty it was worth the wait to order it in."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
Wtah can I say, the bridge is perfect the keys are great, its fast playing.. Plus it ahs the locking out-put jack built in,, what a great feature..

Quality:
I traded in my Schecter CV-4 to get this and I was a little skeptical at first but now that I have it I see its flawless...

Value:
I played a Warwick bass that was twice this amount and it sounded just like mine did so save the cash and bye this..

Desirability:
This bass has me waxing her every night if that tells ya anything!!!! Its a great looking guitar, the long horn was caught my eye its stunning..

Sound:
Sound is great just have to adjust the knobs to find youre sound, it can be a little difficult to get it to the low you want untill you get used to the controls.. The low "B" is perfect, it rattles the windows in my house.

Support:
NOt had to use it but I got the Ibanex dealer took care of me.

Overall:
I will be keeping this one for the rest of my life, I hope they come out with one in a deep wine color or old maple look to it.. I am also ging to buy a 5 string Schecter Elite in the futre just because that bass I can get in the darker red shade..

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"OMG!!!!!!!!!!!OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
all around, its a great bass, there isnt a need for a distortion pedal because... its an ibanez, they have a great sound already, this is a great bass!

Quality:
I love ibanez (if you havent found that out already), they are great quality bass' for a great price, you dont need to get a 1000$ bass for an amazing feel.

Value:
definately, its a great price for an overall amazing bass.

Desirability:
its beautiful, even more amazing once you get it. the paint and shape are perfect. its beautiful while weighing almost nothing.

Sound:
Ibanez is known for its heavy metal feel and sound, this bass has that but it can also be used for slower, quieter songs as well. GREAT sound!

Ease of Use:
I love the shape and weight, its light and fits right in your lap if your sitting down. if your standing, its light enough to play for a long time before you even begin to feel sore or tired.

Overall:
this will be my favorite bass for a long time from now

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"Read my review!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
Very versatile sound and completely adjustable to just about any taste (within reason)...

Quality:
Seems like a pretty solid bass... I can only hope so since I loved it since i picked it up!

Value:
The typical selling price is way cheaper than other basses that I've liked... It's incredible deal for its price range..Buy one!

Desirability:
Aesthetically its beautiful...I love it..literally!

Sound:
I think it sounds great!

Support:
Haven't had any experiences with them and I hope I never do... From my experience it sucks working with all the companies cause you only call when theres a problem and that always sucks...

Overall:
Never actually owned a bass before, but I'd say that I'll probably be happy with it for a long long time...Maybe forever... I was searching out used ones to add to my studio setup and I picked this one up and I knew immediately... I didn't even bother talking the owner down in price cause I knew I would have paid more for a guitar that fit my tastes so well... The feel and action is simply irresistable... If it were lost or stolen..I'd cry...and I'd do what I did this time go on a search for a guitar that stuck out like the white strat on the movie sunset strip...Thats what happended here and I knew right away it was going to be mine...Thats what I'd call love at first sight... You know you're looking at a good product when you can't find a single "bad" review...

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"AWESOME FOR THE $!!!!!!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
The knobs were awesome, they give you a really wide range of sound, you can completely bass it out or give it some treble.

Quality:
Great quality, tuners are awesome and the finish is b-e-a-utifl!

Value:
Great for the $

Desirability:
Sex appeal...not so much...but sound and quality one word...wow.

Sound:
This bass has really good sound for the price. The only thing is that if you change one pickup knob, it will sound way different. But it's no biggie.

Support:
Haven't needed to, but I bet it's good!

Overall:
I think I'll be using this bass for years to come

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"good for slow rock but just not there for you heavy death metal guys out there"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
i like seeing cool shapes for the guitars body not really weird but diferant like pointy but with swurves going into the point

Quality:
it is very durable

Value:
i think it is worth what it is it is a good gutair for what the price is

Desirability:
the shape should be differant some people dont like the regular strat shape it is too plain

Sound:
when im playing i want the guitar to sound like a heavy but quick thump i dont know what it is but it hums instead the only way to make it sound the way i want it to is when i hook it up to a very hi tech speaker

Support:
the knob falls of sometimes

Overall:
ive had it a year and im thinking about getting the ibanez eda series i heard it was good

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"Another great bass by Ibanez!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
 
 
 
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Feature:
The only change I could add is a greater color choice.

Value:
Great deal!

Desirability:
Sleek body and thin neck. Doesn't nosedive when you let go of neck.

Sound:
Sleek, comfortable balanced bass. Fantastic price for a bass with an active system!

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Ibanez SR300DX Customer Review

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * . . . . . . 4 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10