The fact that a bass at this price point gives you a humbucking/single coil switch is pretty crazy. They don’t even do that for their higher end basses
Ibanez is one of those companies that started by selling cheap knockoffs, but then decided to set up an R&D department, and now sells actually GOOD stuff without the speciality brand markup
Haven’t played the bass in years. Saw this same exact bass, and had a reg sr400 back in 99, but I was drawn to it. Plugged it in and instantly fell in love with the sound and going to buy it tomorrow!!
I've owned many Ibanez basses over the years, including a Premier. I also have 10 other basses -- J's, P's Rick's etc. And the SR400 is my "go-to." It's an absolute monster. Clean, killer tone and even though a boutique finish isn't a priority , I love the look. It's their best bang for the buck.
Just bought one of these a few months ago and I'm really liking it. However, I've already swapped out the pickups, disabled the power-tap switch so the pickups are always in dual-coil humbucking mode, and installed a Hipshot D-tuner. What I'd really like to do at some point is add an active/passive switch and a passive tone control.
@@brazenhead262 I installed the Aguilar Super Double (4SD-D1) pickups. The original Ibanez PowerSpan pickups seemed a bit muddy and lacked definition when playing with the band. The Aguilars are cleaner and tighter sounding although not as hot as the PowerSpans. To me a definite improvement sound-wise. They are the Bartolini BC shape and pretty much went right in without any modification. You just need to drill two holes for the upper end of each pickup because there are two mounting screws instead of one.
Hello, I am a 2020 beginner and already have a Yamaha TRBX174EW and would like to upgrade with this Ibanez SR 400. Also important to me is the design, the golden hardware, the light weight and the slimmer neck than the Yamaha.
I'm confused about the color and the gloss with that bass. Every photo I see of that bass looks flat and not nearly as bright and colorful as the one in this video. This looks to have a high gloss finish where all the others I've seen looks like a dull matt finish. Also, I assume in the video, the signal was a little hot and not the pickups that sounded a little bit distorted?
Been close to two years since we filmed this video, so it’s possible Ibanez changed the design in 2023 to a matte finish. But quick searches online show it to still be glossy. The signal was most likely colored by the ampeg, which possibly distorted it some.
Hey, just putted an order for a 5-string in the same model as this..i noticed theres a battery on the back..is it only for electronics?..since pickups are passive? Think it wasnt mentionned on this video 😬
Take it to a local guitar shop and ask for help with a truss rod adjustment. Sounds like the neck is bowed. Your action could also be too low. And the issues with staying in tune might dissipate as the strings get broken in.
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The fact that a bass at this price point gives you a humbucking/single coil switch is pretty crazy. They don’t even do that for their higher end basses
Ibanez is one of those companies that started by selling cheap knockoffs, but then decided to set up an R&D department, and now sells actually GOOD stuff without the speciality brand markup
Haven’t played the bass in years. Saw this same exact bass, and had a reg sr400 back in 99, but I was drawn to it. Plugged it in and instantly fell in love with the sound and going to buy it tomorrow!!
I've owned many Ibanez basses over the years, including a Premier. I also have 10 other basses -- J's, P's Rick's etc. And the SR400 is my "go-to." It's an absolute monster. Clean, killer tone and even though a boutique finish isn't a priority , I love the look. It's their best bang for the buck.
I just bought this bass and I already love it
would you recommend it? im comparing to a schecter stealth 4
@@christiannmas i would 100% recommend this bass
Does the color and the gloss look like the one in the video?
@@aaronknight5567 the video don't do it justice mate. It's such an beautiful bass guitar.
I just bought it too!!! And I love it!!!! Best bass for the money!!!
Just bought one of these a few months ago and I'm really liking it. However, I've already swapped out the pickups, disabled the power-tap switch so the pickups are always in dual-coil humbucking mode, and installed a Hipshot D-tuner. What I'd really like to do at some point is add an active/passive switch and a passive tone control.
What pickups did you swap these out with? I'd love to know if they're a standard size like Bartolini BC soapbar shape
@@brazenhead262 I installed the Aguilar Super Double (4SD-D1) pickups. The original Ibanez PowerSpan pickups seemed a bit muddy and lacked definition when playing with the band. The Aguilars are cleaner and tighter sounding although not as hot as the PowerSpans. To me a definite improvement sound-wise. They are the Bartolini BC shape and pretty much went right in without any modification. You just need to drill two holes for the upper end of each pickup because there are two mounting screws instead of one.
accidentally saw this at guitar Center today… Five string… Thanks for a really nice video. Really nice rundown on a totally gorgeous bass
Best ibby I’ve ever played was 2018 prestige 5005 great bass
thinking of purchasing this bass.. thank you for this demo.
More importantly thank you for watching!
I tried today at guitar center . Couldnt believe the sound for 450 - Bucks . Sound like a 800 one .
Hello, I am a 2020 beginner and already have a Yamaha TRBX174EW and would like to upgrade with this Ibanez SR 400. Also important to me is the design, the golden hardware, the light weight and the slimmer neck than the Yamaha.
Look at that f1 car! Oh wait im here for the bass focus 😂 great vid buddy!
😂
I have the 300 series, love the tone you can get out of it
Same pickups I think, but the 400 is mahogany.
G C got it today❤❤❤❤❤❤
passive? or active?
Im looking to get the five string one of this do you think it’ll sound good for rock and metal music?
Absolutely!
I'm confused about the color and the gloss with that bass. Every photo I see of that bass looks flat and not nearly as bright and colorful as the one in this video. This looks to have a high gloss finish where all the others I've seen looks like a dull matt finish. Also, I assume in the video, the signal was a little hot and not the pickups that sounded a little bit distorted?
Been close to two years since we filmed this video, so it’s possible Ibanez changed the design in 2023 to a matte finish. But quick searches online show it to still be glossy.
The signal was most likely colored by the ampeg, which possibly distorted it some.
Any idea of its weight? I’m comparing it with Shecter stilleto extreme 4
Hey,
just putted an order for a 5-string in the same model as this..i noticed theres a battery on the back..is it only for electronics?..since pickups are passive? Think it wasnt mentionned on this video 😬
It’s for the pre-amp battery, I have 2 passive pickup basses with active electronics
I'm having issues with mine just bought it and it's out of tune incredibly, has major string buzz and literally can't play notes on the neck any help?
Take it to a local guitar shop and ask for help with a truss rod adjustment. Sounds like the neck is bowed.
Your action could also be too low. And the issues with staying in tune might dissipate as the strings get broken in.
just needs a setup! take it to a tech and you'll be set
That backing track was way way loud but still a good review