Bought a SRSC806 in 2019. Mid level in price, I paid around 1200. Sat with as my only bass for two years and realized that the wood sounded great, but the electronics were meh. Upgraded to Nordstrand Zens and a Trickfish Flexcore preamp and of course put in hipshots and man it sounds amazing now.
I’m a fan of Warwick too, I played them for soo long. I still do for my 4 strings, but I now play 5 string MTDs.. and hands down I’ve never felt and heard a bass that was optimal like these.. so much so l primarily never want to play another brand again, the tone is out of this world and at the same time very vintage if need be, extremely versatile and once you feel these basses and get used to them.. any other bass you pick up will seem difficult to play at first
I own a 2018 Ibanez SR from the premium line (SR 1400 I believe but don't quote me on that). It's a bliss to play, so ergonomical, it's light, neck is thin and feels great, fret job is the closest I know to perfect, big fan of the mono rail rail bridge and gotoh tuners are my favorite. But I have a big issue with it, this preamp, while sounding great is like the most unreliable I've ever experienced. I'm not even exagerating when I tell you the most it lasted before needing a repair is two weeks. Works fine in passive mode and sounds good this way but I purchased an active to have an active you know. Anyone else in this situation ?
To me, this bass seems like an affordable sr5000ol, which is great! Checked one out at a store, with 5 strings(sr1355b) and was very surprised by the low weight(~3.9kg) and overall playability. That being said, I would probably settle for sr305e and put in whatever pickups and preamp I like most... and for the algo - pro tonewood! 👍😁
I feel like this is the only decent looking SR Premium these days. I don't know what's going on in their design department. If they bring back the basic flamed maple tops on premium basses I'd buy one in a second, but I'm pretty tempted by this one!
I totally agree with your points here. Wood does matter. "You get what you pay for" generally holds true, and "A thing of beauty is a joy forever" likewise, I reckon.
I went with the 605e, basically the same exact thing for like $500 hundred less because of a different bridge and different wood…same pickups and pretty sure the same preamp. The neck may be slightly thinner, but not by much.
Mr. Caccamise, I also live in the high desert in low humidity. Anything a guy with instruments on the wall like you could do to help with the dreaded sprouting? Would a humidifier be worth the hassle or cause more potential issues? Also, is that shirt on inside out?
Based on a couple conversations with some techs and luthiers, you actually want the wood to be as moisture-free as possible. One of the things that separates new instruments from vintage instruments or premium instruments from budget instruments is the process of drying out the wood before it's shaped and made into the instrument. Vintage instruments came from older wood that had time on its side where newer mass produced instruments don't have that same time to dry out, which is why we're seeing an increase in things like fret sprout or the increased need for humidifiers. The wood some companies are using hasn't fully dried by the time the frets are being installed. I've been told to just let them do their thing and acclimate to the dry desert, get them set up, and there shouldn't be any more concern after that. Again, I'm paraphrasing multiple conversations with multiple people here so don't crucify me.
It's all because of you didn't see, how someone quick change the body and the neck, to another species of "ttthhooooaaaannnnneeeeeewwwwooooddd". 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Forget about those "knob nonsense".😁😁
Tonewood has to make some kind of difference. Two identical guitars can sound and play completely different, and the only variations are in the organic component. That being said, I choose wood preferences based on feel and look, so it doesn't make enough of a difference to me
@@bateman2112 then explain why 3 identical Gibson SG's had noticeably different weights and tones? If there is variation between two pieces of the same kind of wood, it makes sense that there would be differences in different kinds of wood.
@@bateman2112 again though, not enough that I choose basses based on tonewoods, but will play multiple versions of the same bass before buying it because two instruments, even with the same materials, can sound and feel different
"What did you understand about this bass after this review?"
me: PANGA PANGA!
I have the 6 string version. Fantastic bass.
Bought a SRSC806 in 2019. Mid level in price, I paid around 1200. Sat with as my only bass for two years and realized that the wood sounded great, but the electronics were meh. Upgraded to Nordstrand Zens and a Trickfish Flexcore preamp and of course put in hipshots and man it sounds amazing now.
I had the 5 string version and I thought the exact same thing, killer looking and playing but severely underpowered
Great review of basses and their issues in general when buying a new instrument
Awesome review 😎🤘🏻🎸 that bass sounds nice.
I’m a fan of Warwick too, I played them for soo long. I still do for my 4 strings, but I now play 5 string MTDs.. and hands down I’ve never felt and heard a bass that was optimal like these.. so much so l primarily never want to play another brand again, the tone is out of this world and at the same time very vintage if need be, extremely versatile and once you feel these basses and get used to them.. any other bass you pick up will seem difficult to play at first
I have the 1355B and I LOVE IT!!!!
Fantastic review
insta want!!! sounds beautiful guys
Great Bass
I own a 2018 Ibanez SR from the premium line (SR 1400 I believe but don't quote me on that). It's a bliss to play, so ergonomical, it's light, neck is thin and feels great, fret job is the closest I know to perfect, big fan of the mono rail rail bridge and gotoh tuners are my favorite. But I have a big issue with it, this preamp, while sounding great is like the most unreliable I've ever experienced. I'm not even exagerating when I tell you the most it lasted before needing a repair is two weeks. Works fine in passive mode and sounds good this way but I purchased an active to have an active you know. Anyone else in this situation ?
I have a strange feeling that you loved doing this review, just so that you could say Panga Panga so many times.
You’re not wrong 😂
To me, this bass seems like an affordable sr5000ol, which is great! Checked one out at a store, with 5 strings(sr1355b) and was very surprised by the low weight(~3.9kg) and overall playability. That being said, I would probably settle for sr305e and put in whatever pickups and preamp I like most... and for the algo - pro tonewood! 👍😁
Hope you guys get to review the Yamaha BBP34
the 600e has nordstrand pickups and the open pore feeling for around 800, might be something to check out vs this one
Looks gorgeous 🎵🎶🎸🇬🇧
Do you have a humidifier? I have a collection of bases, cello, and an upright, and I have a humidifier in the room with them at all times!
I feel like this is the only decent looking SR Premium these days. I don't know what's going on in their design department. If they bring back the basic flamed maple tops on premium basses I'd buy one in a second, but I'm pretty tempted by this one!
Any word if it will be coming out in left handed?
I totally agree with your points here. Wood does matter. "You get what you pay for" generally holds true, and "A thing of beauty is a joy forever" likewise, I reckon.
I went with the 605e, basically the same exact thing for like $500 hundred less because of a different bridge and different wood…same pickups and pretty sure the same preamp. The neck may be slightly thinner, but not by much.
Ibanez é top ❤
Mr. Caccamise, I also live in the high desert in low humidity. Anything a guy with instruments on the wall like you could do to help with the dreaded sprouting? Would a humidifier be worth the hassle or cause more potential issues? Also, is that shirt on inside out?
Based on a couple conversations with some techs and luthiers, you actually want the wood to be as moisture-free as possible. One of the things that separates new instruments from vintage instruments or premium instruments from budget instruments is the process of drying out the wood before it's shaped and made into the instrument. Vintage instruments came from older wood that had time on its side where newer mass produced instruments don't have that same time to dry out, which is why we're seeing an increase in things like fret sprout or the increased need for humidifiers. The wood some companies are using hasn't fully dried by the time the frets are being installed. I've been told to just let them do their thing and acclimate to the dry desert, get them set up, and there shouldn't be any more concern after that. Again, I'm paraphrasing multiple conversations with multiple people here so don't crucify me.
@@TheBassChannel Awesome Chris, thanks for the detailed response. It is much appreciated!
Sansamp XB Driver video, please
Rodney mcg already made a great video on that pedal
No disrespect to Rodney, but we can do it better.
@@TheBassChannel I'm sure you're more than capable to do it. Can't wait for yours!
I thought soundgears had tighter string spacing?
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Impressive 👍
do do do do do di dooo do
PANGA PANGA
IT'S OKAY TO SAY CHY-NUH
Funny, when I said that, I was referring to the word “cheap” but after editing, realized “Chy-nuh” may fit even better in some cases.
I have a sr805ff
I need to stop watching these videos on my phone. 🤣 I can see you turning the knobs but it is making no audible difference 😭
It's all because of you didn't see, how someone quick change the body and the neck, to another species of "ttthhooooaaaannnnneeeeeewwwwooooddd". 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Forget about those "knob nonsense".😁😁
@@iridios6127you’re the only knob nonsense we need on the channel! 😂
Tonewood is (a lie)/(the) only thing that matters. Delete where appropriate
Tonewood has to make some kind of difference. Two identical guitars can sound and play completely different, and the only variations are in the organic component. That being said, I choose wood preferences based on feel and look, so it doesn't make enough of a difference to me
@@jarrenvrekk8758 pickups, strings and string height create tone
@@jarrenvrekk8758nope. Makes zero detectable impact on tone.
@@bateman2112 then explain why 3 identical Gibson SG's had noticeably different weights and tones? If there is variation between two pieces of the same kind of wood, it makes sense that there would be differences in different kinds of wood.
@@bateman2112 again though, not enough that I choose basses based on tonewoods, but will play multiple versions of the same bass before buying it because two instruments, even with the same materials, can sound and feel different
Boing Boing 😂