Feature:
It's got real hot pickups, and I think the choice of wood Ibanez used works well. It's light enough to wear for long periods of time, but still has great tone.

Quality:
I have two complaints with this bass. The first is the 9-volt connector in the back of the guitar. I have broken two during the first battery change, but was given a new bass under warenty, so..... The second is the sustain on the B string I think it is unmatched, and lacking compaired to the other strings. I know how to set up a bass and just can't get it up to par.

Value:
I think this bass is a great value.

Desirability:
I think this bass is beautiful. The natural finish is awesome. Plus mine has the matt finish hardware, which is sweeeet!!!!

Sound:
This an all around badass bass. It sounds good live isolated through a cab, but shines if you DI! I pair this bad boy with an Ampeg B4-R head, and BBE 482i sonic maximizer. Then run it through an AVATAR 410 cab w/Eminence neodymium speakers.

Support:
As I said before I am on my third bass due to the 9-volt cords in back breaking. I had no problem with Ibanez' warenty.

Overall:
Overall I love this bass, it plays nice, sounds good, looks good, and is a fair price. One thing I wish I knew before buying it was that as of yet there are no replacement pickups(besides the stock) so no Bartloni's or BassLines for me.

Feature:
I wish it had a 3-band eq section.

Quality:
I really like the wood selection, the fit and finish are very nice and I find myself playing at the neck/body interface just to have the sensual curve in my hand.

Value:
I bought it within ten minutes of playing it - and I'm a cheapskate!

Desirability:
It looks beautiful and it feels GREAT!

Sound:
I've been looking for a solid-sounding B-string for quite some time - 4 or 5 years at least, trying instruments with prices that ranged to $5k. I've played well over 100 5- and 6- string basses looking for a B that sounds like a warm, natural extension of the G, D, A and E strings. The 705's B was crisp and deep so I pulled out the credit card within 10 minutes of playing it! It stands as one of my greatest purchasing decisions.

Overall:
It rates a 9.5+. In my book nothing on earth rates a "10".

Feature:
The Active Electronics of the SG705 are some the most sensitive on the market. However with them turned off the SG705 is lessened .

Quality:
For the price, the SG705 is quite a bargin with the through neck and active electronics. It plays great for the more experienced bassist.

Value:
I has seldom seen such a great deal with so many options in a through neck.

Desirability:
This product has limited color selection which is the down side.

Sound:
The SG705 is very versitile well crafted bass. It is not designed for the begginer as it has very sensitive pickups and the action requires someone who has a light touch. It's active electronics allow for a full range of sound and blend well with most styles. Funk and high range are better areas for the SG705. Jazz stylists may not find this guitar as practicle.

Support:
No problems

Overall:
A great all around bass for the more experienced bassist.