Ibanez SR506 6-String Electric Bass
The Ibanez SR506 is a serious rock bass. With a superfast SR7 Soundgear neck and Bartolini pickups, the Ibanez SR506 feels and sounds great.
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Submitted April 14, 2005 by a customer from gmail.com
"EXCELLENT BASS for 1st time 6 stringers!"
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This is by far the best bass that I've ever owned, the only improvement that I'd recommend is a neck-thru redesign...but that's my taste.
Sound
The sound of this bass is amazingly versatile! I had never played bartolinis before this bass yet alone the MK1 series but I am blown away by the sound. I tried many different brands of 6'ers (including Spector, and Warwicks) and I have to say that this bass stood out..even with the dead strings that it was equiped with (Elixirs yuck!!!). Just had the bass's action and intonation set up and its probably THE best bass Ive ever played now. My sound can vary from deep, nasty funk to straight ahead jazz (with nasty rock in between!) and this bass more that delivers.
Features
LOVED the electronics, VERY flexible palette of sounds!
Quality
Love the oil finish on the bass, never had a bass with one before, although mine had some 'dry' spots under my neck pickup which were quickly rubbed out when I brought her in for a complete setup. There also was an imperfection in the back of the neck by the headstock (a pretty rough spot between the wenge seams!)..that also was taken care of at setup time.
I would have to say that beyond its excellent sound palette, the smooth satin neck is amazingly playable...much better than some VERY expensive 6'ers I've played.
Value
ABSOLUTELY the best value around, I don't think you can find a better bass (with all its features) for the money.
The Wow Factor
I just LOVED the look of the hand rubbed oil stain, made the bass look so much more expensive than it is!!!
Musical Background:
former active musician.....hobbyist right now
Musical Style:
a little of everything, although I lean toward funk-related progressive rock
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Submitted February 23, 2016 by Rob Dryden in Saint Charles, MO
"Ibanez SR506 6-String Electric Bass"
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This little bass sounds amazing. It's extremely light and has a small body in comparison to what I'm used to playing. Those MK1s bite through ANY mix. It's a well-balanced bass and for the money....I think it would be pretty difficult to find a better sounding bass in comparable price range. I think it does very well in the studio as a recording instrument as well. I just don't think there's that much difference in the several thousand dollar basses and some of the less expensive ones...this bass is a very good example and supportive of that statement. It's all about preference, but this little bass will not disappoint anyone.
Musical Background:
30 years playing experience
Musical Style:
Urban Contemporary Jazz, R&B, Gospel, Pop
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Submitted January 22, 2008 by a customer from sbcglobal.net
"This bass will cause a ruckus in the house! I love it!"
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I expect to own and use this product as long as I live, breath and thump! I own twelve (12) basses, and I am certain that she will always be at the top of my collection. The bass has enhanced my playing by leaps and bounds because of the 6 strings.
Sound
The sound of this bass is likened to rolling thunder with a clarity from the heavens! I was so surprised when I first picked it up in the store. It was sort of an "I'll show you" thing - being that I am a small woman (5 ft tall) with small hands....but a bassist to the bone, and once I got hold of this baby (I named her 'Mudskipper") we were an uproarious team! I have it paired up with a Mesa/Boogie Big Block 750 with a 4x10 cab. She sounds outrageous with that, yet plugged into my little Peavey 112 practice amp, she is just as gutsy and mean! How could she sound any better? I doubt she could. The Bartolini's tell the tale.
Features
I have no complaint about the lack of accessories. It doesn't matter to me. The bass is the main ingredient and "accessories" don't make it play any better.
Ease of Use
Again, I couldn't believe this thing. Little me, all of five feet with goofy little hands, and I could play her like nobody's business! It took a few hours to get back up to speed, as I am used to 4-strings and this is my first (and probably last ever) six string. Just picture (and it is kinda funny) this little lady playing this giant's neck of a bass. This bass is simple and sweet to handle!
Quality
Quality?? Fabulous. Everything is professional down to the little plastic "map" around the control knobs. I am not worried about this thing "breaking". My husband is a gifted guitar tech, and he can spot sure quality at a glance...My Ibanez 6 string is TOTAL quality, especially for the price. I am more concerned about my tempermental Warwick giving me fits, and that thing was more than twice the price of this one!
Value
Incredible value for the $$.
Manufacturer Support
Not ever needed support with any of our Ibanez products. Just a great deal for the money spent.
The Wow Factor
Well I wouldn't exactly describe a bass with a neck the size of a surfboard "sexy", but if you must use that term, then she is just that! It looks alot like my Warwick, which is kind of nice, but I am counting on her even more than the Warwick because I feel she is honestly made BETTER!
Musical Background:
Active musician, composer, bassist, recording, etc, etc, etc.
Musical Style:
Original Rock, Funk, Classic Rock
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Submitted March 11, 2007 by a customer from yahoo.com
Ibanez SR506 6-String Customer Review
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I love this bass.
Sound
This bass sounds excellent and gives you great tone control. Dudes in my band prefer the sound of this bass over my 4 string Ibanez Prestige that was about twice the price. Bartolini says it all.
Features
As I said before, great tone control. Hardware seems high quality. Wish it had a monorail bridge though.
Ease of Use
This is my first 6 string bass that I purchased about 4 months ago. I've been playing 4 string for about 14 years. I wasn't sure that I would be able to make the jump from 4 to 6 strings but the SR506 made it easy. I can pizacato, pop, slap, tap, pluck, & pick on this bass. It is now my primary bass and will be for quite a while. The SR5 neck gives you tighter string spacing than most 6 strings that I've played.
Quality
A well built bass. Probably suceptible to dents though - the wood of the body seems soft.
Value
Well worth it. The best 6 string bass for the buck in my opinion.
Musical Style:
Funk, Rock, Jazz, Blues
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Submitted May 8, 2006 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Just awsome!!!"
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Awsome; a bass you can hold onto for a lifetime!
Sound
I will admit that I am biased as I am hardcore Bartolini user, nonetheless it sounds incredible, especially at the price of the bass. This bass could go for three times the price and still be well worth the money.
Features
All the hardware on this bass is high quality and flawlessly installed.
Ease of Use
The string spacing is a bit narrower than I am used to but it's nothing that a bit practice will not fix.
Quality
The construction is stellar. The neck is set into the body so tightly, you cannot slip a piece of paper between the neck and the body. The frets installed perfectly, the action is super fast and it came set-up perfectly out of the box.
Value
As I said previously, this bass is worth three times the price.
Manufacturer Support
This is my fourth Ibanez and I have not needed any support from them yet, so I cannot say.
The Wow Factor
Just gorgeous! This bass is straight eye candy!!
Musical Background:
Bassist since 1973
Musical Style:
Rock and blues.
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Submitted April 7, 2007 by a customer from yahoo.com
"this is one of the best basses ive ever played."
i will probably be using this bass for well over a few years. as long as it is in working condition, i will continue to use it, and i will consider more ibanez products in the future.
Sound
the tone is very clean, you can pump out high notes and low notes with very good clarity.
Features
it doesnt include accesories, but i was suprised to find it came with a set of elixer strings already on. i love the bartolini pickups, they give a real nice tone, and theres a volume knob, pickup balencer, as well as 3-mand-eq to cuztomize your tone. the metal on the bridge has already begun to tarnish only months after purchase, but it wont effect my playing ability.
Ease of Use
the pickups give you the exact tone you need, the neck is thin and allows you to reach the lower strings much easier. i switched over from a 4 string to this ibanez (after only 9 months of playing) and was comfortable playing it within a week or less, and its very easy to play. (aside from the strings being closer together than my 4 string bass, but that didnt take long to get used to)
Quality
i love the mahogany body, it looks very high quality. the hardware (knobs, bridge, tuning pegs, etc.) all look very nice with the tone of the wood. as ive said before, its extrememly easy to get used to, and has a good feel to it. ive never played a better 6 string bass.
Value
i think its a little bit of a steep price, but if you have the money, i would buy it. to be honest, i think this bass isnt priced as high as it should be, it truly is a good bass. im glad i purchased it.
Manufacturer Support
never needed to worry about customer service
The Wow Factor
as soon as i saw it, i noticed the nice tone of the wood and the hardware. it played smooth, and had a nice sound to it. it was easy to play and it gave me no difficulties.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist, active musician
Musical Style:
Progressive Metal/Rock
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Submitted December 12, 2004 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Great Six String"
Overall this bass is awsome and I am so glad I maid the step to six. Now every time I pick up a four it fells like it is missing something but at the same time it seems so easy. Its a great bass for a great price if you can wait and save a little more get the 3006
Sound
The sound of this bass is awsome it gives you every thing you want and need to be a working bass player. From Jazz to funk.
Features
The elixir strings are pure quality. The neck and the blend of woods on the back are beautiful along with the smoke grey hardwear
Quality
The frets on the edges are kind of rough compared to the SR 3006 but its not noticable after you have owned it for a while unless you have both. I use it every Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday at church and I have had no problems. You have to be careful with the wood from getting scars. It stays in tune quite well and it is easy to polish up.
Musical Background:
Church bassist
Musical Style:
gospel funk jazz
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Submitted December 6, 2006 by a customer from aol.com
"I bought it to use as a back up for my Tobias. After practice last night the guys on the band fell in love with it also. My To"
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This bass can be replaced for whatever reason only by another exactly like it.
Sound
The sound is amazing. I am 52 years old and have been playing bass since age 14. I have owned or played Vox, Fender, Epiphone, Vester, Ibanez, Washburn, Carvin, G & L, Yamaha, and Tobias basses over the years. The guys on the band love my Tobias, but, they went nuts when I played my new SR506 at practice last night. The sound stands out and you can dial up some many tones that it will cause you to lose sleep at night. It gives you the Ken Smith sound also. When I add my Aguilar 18 volt outboard preamp it fills the air. This bass is worth the money without any effects or preamps. If you want a great sounding bass that runs in the $2000 to $5,000 range and cannot afford one. Find $629.00 from somewhere right now and get you one quick. You will be glad that you did. It is like I had gone back to my childhood with my favorite toy. I can't put this thing down and I keep thinking about how great it sounds for the price. All I can say is go to a music store that sells Ibanez Basses and try one. The rest is history!
Features
B-A-R-T-O-L-I-N-I- neck & bridge pick ups give this thing great sound. I once had Barts installed in my Yamaha 5 String that caused heads to turn and ears to listen. Back in 1988 one of my friends that plays bass professionally for the U.S. Air Force once told me if I couldn't afford Tobias or Pedulla to buy Ibanez because it was the next best thing with the right sounds. He was right because I went out and bought an Ibanez 5 string and put my Washburn away. The Washburn had good sounds also. I started buying Tobias Basses in the late 90's. If the SR506 was available then I would have bought one. All of the features on this bass are useful because you can dial in so many tones you'll stay up at night playing when you should be sleeping.
Ease of Use
This bass is good without and without my ampeg rig and aguilar 18 volt outboard preamp. This bass sounds good even in my little 15 watt practice amp.
Quality
This bass is lighter than my Tobias which is light to me. The finish is not glossy or classy as my Tobias, but the sound matches and that is what is important. I originally bought the SR506 as a back up. I like the finish, it's different, it's unique, and it did not cost $2000.00
Value
This product is more than worth what it costs.
Manufacturer Support
n/a
The Wow Factor
The feel on the neck is awesome for me! Our sound engineer who also plays bass, asked me to sell him my Tobias after hearing the SR506. Of course the answer was no. He then asked me where he could get a SR506. He couldn't believe that it costs less than the high end basses of today.
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
R & B, Jazz, Funk, Rock, Pop, Blues, and Gospel
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Submitted February 11, 2005 by a customer from hotmail.com
"Great sounding bass"
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I intend to play it as long as I played my Fender( if I live another 30 years)
Sound
This bass produces all the sounds you could possibly want. The three band EQ is great. I play every weekend and have had no problems getting the sounds I like.
Features
I love the looks and I love the sound. Best six string if your not going over $2000.
Quality
Best six I can afford. I also have the SR505 as a back up, and I packed up my 64 Fender Jazz when I wanted more strings. The only thing I would really change is the jack where you plug the guitar in, the angled entry is ,in my opinion, not the most solid connection possible,
Value
Best value I can find !
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed any
The Wow Factor
I don't sleep with it. But I do bring it home with me after every gig.
Musical Background:
Pro musician Band teacher
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Submitted December 22, 2005 by a customer from kp.org
Ibanez SR506 6-String Customer Review
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I usually buy a bass every 3-4 years. Because I mentor young children in the inner city of Washington DC, I find that alot of young boys and girls want to learn an instrument but due to economic reasons, can't afford it. So, I try to give away bass guitars in the hopes that a fraction of the children will carry the love of music into their adult years. I've given away three so far (some times it's tough). But I don't think I'll be given this away any time soon. Maybe I'll save it for my grandson so when gets old, it'll be an heirloom.
Sound
Rich and smooth sound. Quality of the instrument is second to none. The response is good although for the style of play, limited. Because it is a six string, there is range but I've encountered some level of difficulty when transistioning from R&B to jazz to funk to gospel. Alone, the instrument sound good, it can hold it's own as well as blending it with other instruments. So far, no problem playing live. In my home, I practice using anIbanez practice amp.(25-50w). Live, our church amplifier system. Any tips to make the instrument better?... No, it plays well, just understanding it's range and limitations. Good instrument
Features
No accessories (well, gig bag) included. Although I would love to add some unique modifications to it, say like, a custom sunburst pickguard. The bass looks extremely plain, doesn't look inviting. This may give it an different appeal.
Quality
I've accidentally dropped the instrument (on more than one occasion, although I did catch it before it fully crashed into anything) and it hasn't effected the way the instrument sounds. The back of the instrument is beginnig to show some wear. The finish is beginning to peal. Overall, the instrument is "warrior-branded." I just purchased a G&L 2500 as my phonky, phonky girlfriend, and will alternate gigging with that. But this instrument will remain a main-stay in my play.
Value
Ah, yeah. This instrument is the first six string I ever played and will be the last six string I'll buy. Great buy!
Manufacturer Support
No. I haven't experienced any problems as of yet so I'll have to wait and see.
The Wow Factor
Great instrument, just looks boring as all get out! Keep the foundation: the way it's made, the layout, the whole nine yards. That and the price caught my attention. But please, please give it something that brings it home. I'm presently shopping on line and around town trying to find someone who can either build for me or direct me to someone who has a pickguard or some exotic piece of wood to place on top of the instrument without altering the integrity of sound. Other than that, great product
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Gospel, Jazzy
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Submitted May 7, 2011 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Ibanez SR 506 6 String Bass"
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Sound
The Bartolini's give this bass almost unlimited sound variations. I absolutely love this bass!
Features
Of course, the Bartolini pickups. I also like the bridge, easy to restring, and it's solid..love it. The neck is easy to play, even in the higher register. It doesn't weigh you down after a while, it's light and well balanced.
Quality
This bass is extremely well made. I love the mahogany wood. When I got the bass, the string action was perfect and it was intonated.
Value
For the money, if you are looking for a quality 6 string bass that sounds awesome, this is the one.
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
I play it all
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Submitted May 27, 2005 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Why I Love Ibanez"
I don't plan on getting another bass. This is sheer brilliance
Sound
Very warm and mellow, but still poweful
Features
Bartolini!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quality
Awesome... only complaint (very small) is that the wood is a little soft on the body
Value
Ibanez has always been a great value. I'd sell a Tobias anyday and buy one of these.
Manufacturer Support
Ibanez is always the best
The Wow Factor
The wood is so beautiful on this. It looks almost sophisticated, even.
Musical Background:
Bassist, Songwriter, and Musician
Musical Style:
Progressive-Metal/ Improv
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Submitted August 12, 2010 by a customer from yahoo.com
"TIME AND AGAIN THE GREATER VALUE AND QUALITY"
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LOST ONE BEFORE, GOT ANOTHER ONE NOW IT WASN'T EVEN AN AFTERTHOUGHT AS TO WHERE I WOULD GO
Sound
THE SOUND IS ONLY SURPASSED BY MY G&L BASS BUT IT IS CRISP ARTICULATE RECORDS WELL HAS NO HUM CONDITIONS
Features
MORE TONE CONTROL THAN I ACTUALLY NEED MID SWITCH IS NEW. MY PREVIOUS 506 DID NOT HAVE ONE
Ease of Use
ACTION OUT OF THE BOX WAS EXCELLENT!
Quality
SELECTION OF WOODS IS GREAT RESPONDS TO THE TEXTURES I NEED. (LOOK UP A CONCISE BACKGROUND OF GUITAR WOODS TO DETERMINE YOUR TONES) I'VE ACCIDENTALLY DROPPED IBANEZ PRODUCTS BEFORE INCLUDING BASSES, WELL MADE PRODUCT JUST DONT LIKE THE SOFTNESS OF THE BODY, BUT THAT GOES TOWARD THE SOUND AND RESONANCE OF THE BASS.
Value
CANT GET ONE BETTER FOR ALL YOU GET
Manufacturer Support
NEVER NEED THEM EXCEPT TO COMMENT ON THE SADDLE HEIGHT OF THE ACOUSTIC/ELECTRIC I OWN FROM IBANEZ
The Wow Factor
NEVER LOOKED AT AN INSTRUMENT FOR SEX APPEAL. JUST A TOOL TO THE MEANS TO ME
Musical Background:
ACTIVE MUSICIAN
Musical Style:
GOSPEL JAZZ FREESTYLE
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Submitted February 9, 2006 by a customer from yahoo.com
Ibanez SR506 6-String Customer Review
Sound
I'm one bassist that's really conscious abput tone quality.. SR 506 tone's easy to handle.. the wood is great! it gives me the warm tone that I like.. and best of all, slappers wouldn't be dismayed.. despite the thinner neck version, slapping is still enjoyable.. the body's light and the neck is easy to play... it's a great bass!!^_^
Musical Background:
Active Musician (bassist)
Musical Style:
Progressive Rock, Jazz
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Submitted September 17, 2015 by Kevin Douglass in Alton, IL
"Big sound!"
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Great Instrument action is perfect neck with optimal! Very easy to play. It would be great if I could switch from active to passive, but I'll take it!
Musical Background:
Professional
Musical Style:
The good kind
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Submitted October 3, 2008 by a customer from hotmail.com
"Proffesional quality for alomost nay budget."
The SR506 is overall a great bass. I am very satisfied with my purchase and feel I will buy more SR series basses. That will be after another Warwick though. Go to any local shop and try one of these sound gears out and see for your self. You will be amazed in the quality and playability of this instrument.
Sound
The sound on this bass is smooth and equal. Its lows will punch you in the stomach and its highs lead the way into harmonic clarity. The only thing I feel its missing personaly is a powerful growl like that of a Warwick. Yet with the 3-band equalizer directly on the bass you can find any sound that fits your style.
Features
The grover tuners are awesome! You never have to worry about losing your tuning set up, except for when you put fresh strings on it but life isn't perfect right? The equalizer has a wide range of sounds and the bartolini pick ups are the definatley my pick of any pick ups now.
Ease of Use
If you are used to playing bass and don't mind jammin on wide... very wide neck then this bass is very comfortable to play. The neck is very flat which makes it easy to navigate threw the frets. I play progessive metal and I hit alot of notes one after another and this bass does not slow me down. Slapping isn't as easy but comfortable nont the less.
Quality
The Ibanez is definatly a work of art. Everyone that has seen me with this has given me nothing but compliments. I really can't think of anything bad about this bass besides the missing growl that I personaly enjoy the most.
Value
You are not going to find a better bass for this price... EVER!
The Wow Factor
Its balance, shape and color are all beautiful. It stands out as its own work of art.
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Progressive metal
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Submitted May 21, 2004 by a customer from hotmail.com
"the best F#@king bass ever"
i will never replace it. i have an ibanez gsr205 and an ibanez 5 string as well and there all amazing i think ibanez is definitly the best for basses
Sound
the sond is simply amazing i love every sound on every fret. the only sugestion i have is o make it fretless for those of us who know where all the frets are
Features
no complaints
Quality
the product is made great. flawless
Value
its perfect for the price
Manufacturer Support
when needed help they were very easy to cotact and even sent strings free to m because mine broke under warentee
The Wow Factor
it looks the best ive ever seen on a 6 string
Musical Style:
everything but country
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Submitted August 27, 2018 by Angel A
"The best one for the buck"
I've got my SR 506 a few days ago. I had only played 4 and 5 stringed basses sofar, never a 6 string and i love it from the first bit.- The bass came off the box perfectly setup, low action, almost all the strings in tune (!) and the intonation was just right. I couldn't say whether it was pre-adjusted before shipping or it came adjusted from the (Indonesian) factory. - It keeps the tuning day after day (ofc with the logical minor adjustments in the lower strings), the body shape and weight are more comfortable than the majority of the 6 stringed bases and the neck and fretboard are very very comfortable even for a newcomer in the 6 strings like me. That may be due to the large neck radius and the 'C'-'D' shape, making your thumb rest very easy and helping for a very precise fretting when you play.I keep pulling it back and again whenever i want to practice, such is the appeal of that neck.- Tonewise, the both MK-1 deliver and there's a load of tonal options thanks to the 3wayEq and the mid-freq switch. The low B is as deep and defined as a Music Man and the C is super bright, clear and defined. I would recommend anyone to spend some time testing it at their dealer. You'll just find out that there is nothing repeat nothing out there that can get close to what the SR 506 can give you for the buck.
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Submitted May 18, 2004 by a customer from bernas.com.my
"Never leave the best sound of musical instrument to fits your tastes."
It probably might be about 10 - 15 years or more as I expect.
Sound
The sound quality's the best among others compare to others products as I've formally heard at live tv programs
and I'm keen interested and willing to purchase this bass guitar soon I get the pricing and purchasing matters for
my orders.
Features
The ibanez origional xtra (6) strings, ibanez hard-case, ibanez leather strap and ibanez cables ( 25 ft ).
Quality
The quality is great and fits.
Value
The price is worth above the quality.
Manufacturer Support
I need the services to deal about the instrument's purchase pricie.
The Wow Factor
The piece of gear definitely a very supportive to all of our musical programs.
Musical Style:
rock, blues, pop musics and etc.
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Submitted January 6, 2009 by a customer from gmail.com
"SR506..ONE OF THE BEST!!! aka..A BEAST!!!!"
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Well i also own the SR406 (the model before this one), and i still like it. So i know i'll have this bass for years to come if it holds up like its older brother.
Sound
The sound is by far one of the best produced from basses that ive heard. Now the treble can overpower the sound if you boost it alot but at the "0" level it is perfect. Just like most of the people are saying, the different sound possibilites are great. I tend to go for more of that Ken Smith sound and can dial it in on this bass without having to pay that RIDICULOUS Ken Smith price.....RIDICULOUS!!!! Im play it thru my hartke 7000 amp with BBE processor and I LOVE IT....AND SO DOES EVERYBODY ELSE THAT HAS HEARD IT!!!
Features
Well it came with a cable but i'm not going to use it.....Also the allen wrentches for adjusting the truss rod if i have to.
Ease of Use
Well i plugged it in drop tuned it a half step and went on from there.
Quality
Well nothing is perfect but this bass is very, VERY CLOSE. The quality surpasses the price tag. Right out of the box the action was set good for me, everything was tight, no blemishes at all....it even smelled nice..how bout that!
Value
Definetly worth the money! I played a more expensive BTB model and this bass is even with it. I dont wanna say it's worth more than the asking price because they might just start charging more!!!LOL...but it is! I think that it's great to be able to get a bass of this value and still not have to go without eating for a month just to obtain it.
Manufacturer Support
Well i havent had to use them yet but it was easy to register the bass. Just went to the website and viola
The Wow Factor
Well...ive never called a bass "sexy" and that's what they asked us to rate it on...the sex appeal...hmmmm. It does look good though. It has a professional and more expensive apperance.
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Gospel, Jazz
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Submitted January 25, 2013 by Colin P in Monmouth Jct., NJ
"Killer bass"
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Great bass great price. The playability and the sound options with the Bartolini pickups are at a level way above the price point. A fretless version would be awesome.
Sound
The sounds that you can get from the bartolinis are endless, each tweak brings another great sound option. Even unplugged it has a very good, woody sound despite how light the body is.
Features
The mid boost is great, as well as the 6 strings.
Ease of Use
Quite easy to transition from a 4 string to this, due to the Ibanez necks.
Quality
This is a pretty solid bass, my only issue was the need to get the frets dressed. Other than that, very high quality.
Value
Great value!!!
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed it and I don't foresee any future reason for it.
The Wow Factor
Good looking bass...I may have said wow, not sure tho...
Musical Background:
30-some odd years
Musical Style:
Rock, jazz, funk, progressive,
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Submitted August 25, 2005 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Great 6er for any player (that can handle a 6er)"
Sound
I used to own the prior model 6er by Ibanez, the SR406. I was impressed by the tone of that guitar. When I played this one, I was blown away! I am currently saving my money to buy this bass! :)
Quality
This bass would be nicer with a 35" scale, but works well with the 34".
Value
Buy this bass!!!!!
Manufacturer Support
In my previous experience with the SR406, Ibanez was more than willing to assist with any issues or questions that I had.
Musical Background:
Session Bassist, Active
Musical Style:
Whatever I get paid to play
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Submitted October 21, 2012 by M Fly in Chattanooga, TN
"Excellent Axe"
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This really is a pro quality bass, nice play-ability and tone. I'm accustomed to high-end basses like Ken Smith, Fodera, F-Bass and so on... It's amazing how this $700 bass compares to other basses 7 X the cost. Granted, you're not going to get that killer Ken Smith sound, but it's pretty darn close...un-freakin-believable!!! Any player would be happy to have this bass....
Musical Background:
35 + years... Bass & Keys... Touring Musician, Studio Musician, Song Writer
Musical Style:
Funk, jazz, rock
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Submitted April 22, 2013 by Dan D
"Great bass.... Sub-par finish"
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When I use the slap pop style on this bass I end up with wood chips under my nail.....kinda painful even days later. The finish just flakes away with a gentle touch!
Musical Background:
30 yrs
Musical Style:
mowtown & big band to death metal
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Submitted April 16, 2014 by a customer from hotmail.com
"Poor finish quality"
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I had one for a couple of days and returned it. I enjoyed playing it, but every time I popped the c string, I ended up with splinters under my nail, and a gouge was forming almost instantly. too bad I thought it was cool otherwise.
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Submitted December 19, 2007
"THIS IS GREAT"
the only real problem is how sof the wood is. The tone is great, shape is awesome, it plays well. I dont see any major problems with this bass
Sound
i love the sound of this bass, i can get a nice deep tone, or a higher, more mids and treble sound. the EQ makes quite a difference, along with the pickups. I personally love the sound, and it goes great when im playing metal.
Features
unfortunately it didnt come with a gig bag or anything, but it did come with some elixirs, which is really nice. The pickups are awesome, the neck is really comfortable, this was my first six string, and i was coming from a 4 stringer. I adjusted in less than a month.
Ease of Use
Like i said, i had no problem making the switch from 4 to 6 strings. This bass is just so comfortable.
Quality
i think its well made. Theres not apparent problems. The wood is reallly soft, which is one problem in the long run. But it seemed to be put together well.
Value
I think this is a really good deal, I havent tried out many other 6 stringers, but for this value, its pretty amazing. I would sell it for a lot more.
Manufacturer Support
N/A
The Wow Factor
I freaking love how it looks, when i first saw it I new this was the bass i wanted. Its beyond perfect in my opinion
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Prog Metal, Metal, Hard Rock, Blues
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Submitted September 23, 2006
Ibanez SR506 6-String Customer Review
Sound
IT ROCKS!
Features
Very good pickup system.
Ease of Use
If you're good, then it will be too.
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Submitted March 16, 2006
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Gonna keep this and my 5 string but I think this will be my go-to axe
Sound
The sound is very warm. I acutally walked into a local music store to buy a book and ended up sitting there 2 hours playing this bass. I could not leave without it. I currently have a 5 string and not the biggest hands but the thin neck made the transition fairly smooth. Gonna have to practice more but I love the e.q..
Features
Little tough finding that resting place on the pickups..
Ease of Use
Very easy.. Very slappable as well so funk players should not feel like it would not be a fit because it truly is for them as well..!!
Quality
I love the mahogany
Musical Background:
Hobbyist..
Musical Style:
Jazz funk R&B Latin
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Submitted April 28, 2005
"this was crazy go-nuts fun!"
3 years...
Sound
Nice bass, great sound all around... hey that rhymes!
Features
Nice and thin neck for a 6-string, cool colour, pickups, u can't put ur thumb on the pickups
Quality
all around awesome
Value
great price!
Manufacturer Support
how many questions are there?
The Wow Factor
I need good "thumb-rester" pickups!
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