Nice channel dude. Just found you this morning while looking at info on fanned fret basses. Your playing sounds really cool .

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I appreciate the support!

I just got the four string Ibanez SRMS800 Deep Twilight a few days ago. Waiting for a mint Mono case. Beautiful instrument. Plays like a dream with lots of tone options. If I had string questions, I would call Sweetwater. They are very knowledgeable and very easy to deal with. I always use Schaller strap locks, which are now called S Locks. The screw and button are now one piece and used a hex head. I didn't know if the Schallers would arrive in time for my next gig. I called Sweetwater and the rep upgraded the shipping for free. Sweetwater rules! Tomorrow my strings go on, La Bella Gold White Nylon Tape Wound Deep Talkin' light gauge. Can't wait to gig with it. Thanks for doing this video.

The SR506 looks really cool with the playing marks. Nice comparison, thanks!

@BenJenkins_youtube

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it!

The 506 looks awesome all played in like that! The srms806 is one of my favorite looking basses of all time though!

@BenJenkins_youtube

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I put some long hours into my 506 haha! The 806 is definitely my fav bass I've ever played, I love it!

Wow the quality of this video is amazing considering you have 137 subscribers, bravo. I'm thinking about getting a new bass and I've been stuck on deciding between 5 or 6 string and standard or mixed scale for months, so bloody annoying

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

I thanks a lot, I appreciate that! Haha, I know the struggle. If you wanted to upgrade, I'd recommend going straight to the six unless your band uses 7 strings or something. I loved upgrading to the 5 string to get that low B, but getting a 6 string opened up so much more for me because of the new C string. Maybe it's just my style, but I play way more stuff on the C than the B. As for the standard vs mixed, if you are playing in standard E or D, I don't think a multi scale would really be needed. They look pretty cool though, so it's totally your call :)

Your commentary is informative and your bass chops are phenomenal, I look forward to any videos you make in the future.

@BenJenkins_youtube

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!!!

@craigmoran893

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah do some more vids champ

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

@@craigmoran893 will do! I've got a new video dropping today at 5pm. I hope you like it :)

Hi! I want to buy another 6 strings and i'm just between this two basses but the SR506E (new version) but I have not been able to test them. I had 506 time ago but I didn't like the Bartolini Mk1 very much. Is the Fanfret worth it or not? Thank you very much! Regards!

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

Hi David! Thanks for reaching out! This is the first of three videos covering the Ibanez SRMS806. In my opinion, they are worth it if you play in dropped tuning, and have a B string. It works great at keeping tension on the lower strings! Finding strings may be an issue though, so I'd check out part 3 for some string recommendations if you are wanting to get a multi scale, because not all strings will fit.

So I can use any strings as long as they are super long??? I'm about to change my strings and was wondering what I could use.

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reaching out! Check out part three of the video series, it covers the strings more thoroughly and gives a list of string companies :)

Very Cool!!

@BenJenkins_youtube

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

The QC issues you listed is what's keeping me from buying the Ibanez EHB1506. I live in a country where I get the basses from Thomann through a retailer, so it takes a lot of time to get it in the country and it's a major hassle to return it if it's defective. I bought the new Harley Benton 6 and it arrived with the fretboard unglued on the whole 1st fret area... It seems that Ibanez has plenty of these issues...

I really like your personality. I hope you make more bass videos

@BenJenkins_youtube

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've got another play through in mind, I'm just waiting on my new cameras!

Hey Ben: I'm late getting to the multi-scale party and you've probably found a set of strings that you dig by now, but posting for anyone else checking out this video as well. I have a 6'er that needs super long strings and D'Addario nickel XLs are my usual go-to… sadly they discontinued the 6 string SL set, but you can still get the 5 string 45-130 super long set and order an individual C string. They also offer the NYXL nickels in super long 32-130, if hex cores are okay (they feel just little bit stiffer, IMO)

I have the original fanned fret Ibanez and love it to death. It became my main bass but after knowing it’s not clear coated, I try my best to not have it look like your SR506 👀 I only spent around $500 for it off Reverb.

@BenJenkins_youtube

5 жыл бұрын

Nice, I just got the 7 string guitar version last weekend. Haven't played the bass version yet. $500 is a good deal!

Dope shirt!!!

@BenJenkins_youtube

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Like you, I can't hear the difference when I change "that" switch on my SR505. I don't think the mid- and high-range tone controls do much, either.

Just ordered the SRMS805 myself. Why did you have to send the original back? Anything wrong in particular?

@BenJenkins_youtube

5 жыл бұрын

Nice! Yeah unfortunately, the nut was filed down too short on the G string, and there was a slight twist in the neck.

@cloudrise

5 жыл бұрын

@@BenJenkins_youtube Didnt get to watch the whole vid initially, just realized you explained it lol. Mine comes today, hope its good to go. Great playing btw dude!

@BenJenkins_youtube

5 жыл бұрын

@@cloudrise haha, no worries man. Thanks man, I appreciate that! I hope yours comes in ready to play!

Panga Panga is the sister hardwood to Wenge. Essentially it's the same tonewood.

👏👏👏

Wouldnt fanned frets be more effective for a guitarist? I’m not saying it’s useless for bass, but (metal/rock) guitarists bend and use vibrato and do stuff that hurts my poor fingers with too much tension. Am I wrong? Lemme know what you think reader I’m curious

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

Great question! I'm not a scientist by any means, but I know thicker strings have to vibrate more in order to create sound. The multi scale creates a stability in my B string that I never had before when using dropped tunings. This can be seen in part 3 of this review series where I tie up loose ends and play a ditty in drop F. Guitarist use smaller strings, so I dont know if they experience the same problems we do.

@koffieverslaafde627

4 жыл бұрын

Ben Jenkins we have the same problems, when I tune my B to an A 26.5” is too little. 27” is enough. But 26.5” is too much for comfortable lead stuff with .10 strings (.11 is really thick, .10 is normal, .09 is light for standard tuning)

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

If you prefer to play in dropped tunings and use the b string a lot, I would recommend getting a multi scale for sure. It would solve your tension issue.

@koffieverslaafde627

4 жыл бұрын

Ben Jenkins i think so too, but money is an issue, im 15 lol. Someday....

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah that could slow you down haha. Hang in there, you'll get your chance!

What a beautiful bass indeed. Tapanga.

I still prefer normal frets because chords are infinitely harder for me to play on multiscale and I just find normal more comfortable since that’s what I learned on. Plus I just like the even look of straight frets. However, multiscales are badass and I truly think they are the future of the instrument.

@BenJenkins_youtube

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback Jacob! Do you experiment with lower tunings? That's where the multi scales really shine imo.

@shagstars

2 жыл бұрын

I actually didn't had any trouble going from regular to fanfret. But I did use a 7 string, and got it today but it plays like a normal neck like the frets aren't bend. To each their own I guess.

Great video! Whats the weight of the bass?

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's slightly heavier than the 506, but still very comfortable.

Very interesting bass but unfortunately i can buy it in my country. some cort dealer brought Cort a5 multiscale. What do you think about this bass? Did you hear/play cort multiscale before you got the Ibanez? I know they make bases on the same factory in Indonesia. I play Warwick and music Man in my death metal band. But want to try some multiscale.

@BenJenkins_youtube

5 жыл бұрын

That sucks you can't get one in your country. I believe Schector has some multi scale options that may be available to you. This is the only multi scale I've played. Warwick's are cool, what model do you play?

@Infectedbyevil

5 жыл бұрын

@@BenJenkins_youtube nothing. ( only Cort) in multiscales this is only one which I can try, but I have drive for 2 hours . I playWarwick vampyre sn5 2007 (German of course).

@BenJenkins_youtube

5 жыл бұрын

@@Infectedbyevil the Vampyres are beautiful basses! I've been wanting one of those since I saw Ryan Martinie do an ad for one. Sorry to hear that you can't get an Ibanez or Schector, have you tried to get one shipped to you?

@Infectedbyevil

5 жыл бұрын

@@BenJenkins_youtube yeah thanks Warwick it is really cool bass . I can try order Ibanez from official dealer but it will cost me double or triple overprice. Because the dealer says it is "special order". I want new instrument with warranty , for this reason I can't by from eBay or any other internet store. I think I will go to cord dealer to check the multiscales model.

@BenJenkins_youtube

5 жыл бұрын

@@Infectedbyevil that sucks man. I hope you find one you like!

Ibenez must be letting a few of these basses slip through I got an srms805 and there was small chips on the edge of the fret board and the laminate on top of the headstock was slightly raised from the wood, though I fixed that with glue and I'm a firm believer of whatever the price point I will use my bass and chips and scratches are a given so I wasn't too fussed

@BenJenkins_youtube

5 жыл бұрын

Damn, they need to step up their inspections.

4:37 when she swallows staring into your eyes

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

@FreeformRock

3 жыл бұрын

Haha omfg

I’m surprised that Ibanez didn’t recommend there own strings

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's weird. Maybe they dont sell enough multiscales to justify expanding their string production to extended lengths. Just a guess, who knows.

@steve00alt70

3 жыл бұрын

@@BenJenkins_youtube whats multiscale basses?

@BenJenkins_youtube

3 жыл бұрын

@@steve00alt70 basses with different scale lengths. The frets and nut are slanted to extend the range of the lower strings. Since the lower strings are extended, they have a longer scale length than the higher strings. Multiple scale lengths = multiscales.

@steve00alt70

3 жыл бұрын

@@BenJenkins_youtube Im guessing they're more expensive?

@BenJenkins_youtube

3 жыл бұрын

@@steve00alt70 typically yes. They used to be pretty rare. The 6 string version I had always about 1,000 but I'm sure the 5 and 4 strings are cheaper. Not sure what you play.

Hi bro, I plays Spector basses executively. However, I'm looking for an affordable fan frets bass to try out and these Ibby caught my eyes, really like your reviews and playing..it does help alot

@ntbhoang

5 жыл бұрын

BTW, nice Necrophagist tee, killer band

@BenJenkins_youtube

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like the video! What Spector basses do you own?

@ntbhoang

5 жыл бұрын

@@BenJenkins_youtube couple ones, a Euro5LX, NS2005 and Rebops

@BenJenkins_youtube

5 жыл бұрын

@@ntbhoang those look like nice basses! I've never played on them before. Good tone?

@ntbhoang

5 жыл бұрын

@@BenJenkins_youtube What could I say, hum, IMO, they're the best or among the best basses for aggressive type of music - these basses growl like a monster and just sit so well on the wall of distorted guitar sounds, but that's just me, you know.

nice life story, what does the rig sound like?

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

Part 2 covers how it sounds. If you have questions after that video, watch part 3.

My 805 multiscale five-string the nut was sharp so was some of the frets I had to work on it but it's beautiful now I don't think Ibanez have a great inspection process I got mine so reasonable with a roadrunner hard case I traded in a Marcus Miller sire Bass 4 string and got a brand new Yamaha short scale brand new I got the multiscale Ibanez 5 String I was out of pocket with monster cables..😅 guitar center is no longer a store this was 7 years ago..

Didn't know Brenden Fraser play bass 😉

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

Yep. The movie career slowed down a bit, so I started slapping some bass.

This is awesome info because I'm getting my SRMS800 next week. One thing, though! It's pronounced Barto-lee-nee. Bartolini! Other than that, great video. We have similar personalities, it seems, right down to the deep voice. You're a sick player too!

@BenJenkins_youtube

5 жыл бұрын

Nice! Thanks for the correction, I appreciate it!

@drphalanges1520

5 жыл бұрын

You got it dude! Thanks again for the useful info. I've already bought mine, but even with the few drawbacks you listed it's still the bass I want.

@BenJenkins_youtube

5 жыл бұрын

@@drphalanges1520 I'm glad you liked the info! Once everything was sorted out with mine, it became my favorite bass! I haven't played one that even comes close.

Im wondering if the reason for a single truss rod is due to the multi scale having a more even tension on the neck. Thats the only reason i can think of unless they went with some kind of carbon fiber reinforcement. Either way it is a gorgeous bass. Im excited to get my hands on one of the new multi scale headless basses ibanez is coming out with this year. 18mm string spacing is about perfect for me.

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if it's a reinforced neck or not, but I havent had any issues so far. I didn't know they were coming out with headless ones, that's awesome!

@t.j.meechan682

4 жыл бұрын

@@BenJenkins_youtube I think it's called the EBH model

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

Nice, I'll have to check em out!

@crg656_5

4 жыл бұрын

@@BenJenkins_youtube gonna try to scoop a headless as soon as that are available, can't wait! Been killing to try a headless and I miss playing 6 strings, the Stingray I have is incredible but I can't resist what Ibanez has put together, gotta have it lol

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

Nice!

The 5 piece necks on SRs are VERY temperamental, my 370 has to have the truss adjustment almost every time I play it

@BenJenkins_youtube

3 жыл бұрын

Damn, that's rough. What model do you reccomend?

Out of curiosity how is the clearcoat holding up. I'm a bit stumped as to why that would help... other than to provide another layer to wear through. Of course when I think clearcoat it's a urethane, lacquer, etc. Is this one of those thicker polyester resin type finishes? I'd think a thin piece of polycarbonate with an appropriate adhesive would be the best option... then the finish can be whatever it is. I still debate whether I should add one to my Taylor acoustic without a pick guard. You make it look easy :)

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reaching out! The clear coating was just to keep my fingernails from digging into the body. The SR506 idint have a clear coat, so over the years, my fingernails were slowly chipping away at the body. This was never an issue before because I always had clear-coated basses. The finish is hold up just fine on the SRMS806! 🙂

I've only had one new Ibanez, it was years ago an SR405 and it was perfect. That being said the neck was to flimsy for me, the neck would buzz out when standing. Apparently I have the tendency to pull rearward on the neck slightly, I see where Ibanez is putting reinforcement rods in the necks of their higher line Basses so there might be another one in my future. I just remembered I did have a SR905 for a while which did not suffer from this issue but I moved to 35" scale and sold it....

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! I've been playing ibanez basses for the past 10 years and havent had any issues. Maybe they've solved that issue before I started using them, idk. Never hurts to grab one off the wall and slap it around a bit when you see it 😉

@Bass.Player

4 жыл бұрын

@@BenJenkins_youtube We will see, I bought a SRMS805 Deep twilight, should be here in about a week...

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Let me know how it plays!

@Bass.Player

4 жыл бұрын

@@BenJenkins_youtubeIt arrived and I just finished playing it for about an hour and I have to say it is about the best neck I have ever played and the neck is very rigid. I going to guess that this bass has reinforcement in the neck? It's a beautiful Bass and it sounds great with a lot of variations available. What strings come on these basses?

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Mine came with daddario super long steel wounds. If they have different colored balls at end of the bridge end of the strings, they probably put the same strings on yours.

And this is why I do not shop at or with Guitar Center. Check Sweetwater next time. Much better service, and sweet deals always.

@BenJenkins_youtube

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, I'll check them out!

@Subhumanslug

2 жыл бұрын

Just purchased an Ibanez EHB1005sms from Sweetwater. It was set up perfectly and I couldn't be happier with it. Sweetwater's customer service is second to none.

Thought that with 35,5 inch scale length you could use a normal long scale set, good to know, I thought that super long were supposed to be used with those 37 inch dingwall beasts

@BenJenkins_youtube

5 жыл бұрын

This was the first fanned fret bass I owned, so I was just learning about it too. Stringjoy.com is an option too, fyi.

@ducas8937

5 жыл бұрын

@@BenJenkins_youtube thanks Ben, just checked at daddario website, they say that long scale can fit up to 36 inch scale. I guess the super long is for dingwall style fanned, from what I've watched on KZread those have the best B string sound definition, not worth the hardwork on getting specialty strings in my country

@BenJenkins_youtube

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome to try, but when I tried a set of long scales, they came up short (iroically). It may also be that they didn't work because I have a six string. The four or five string sets may work fine, but I'm not sure. If they do, please let me know!

@ducas8937

5 жыл бұрын

@@BenJenkins_youtube thanks Ben, I was considering going multiscale, but the idea of going after special string sets are not an option here. Had a medium scale bass and was setting it with normal long scale set, the E just had an awful sound and buzzed a lot (a lot of the wounded part of the string was around the post) after that I'm not buying another bass that requires specialty strings sets, you saved me from a big headache

@BenJenkins_youtube

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I could help!

I've returned 2 Ibanez iron label 7 strings because of fret buzz. Indonesia crap. Love my 90's MIJ series basses though...

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

Damn, thats bs. I hope you got your money back. The mij series are nice looking basses!

Seueur ilmu...good!

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support!

@ArdhianNoor

4 жыл бұрын

@@BenJenkins_youtube Your welcome :)

I am surprised that a custom pickguard was not in your formula for success?

@BenJenkins_youtube

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ike! A custom pick guard would only be for looks. I prefer to play with my fingers.

@ikestoddard2458

3 жыл бұрын

@@BenJenkins_youtube it would cover the area around the pickups that you scratched.

@BenJenkins_youtube

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe next time 🤷‍♂️

awe hell yea, stringjoy for life. ive always hated the HORRIBLE variation in string tension and it didnt matter what brand i used they were always either kinda off or a mile off, like no joke 8 or 10 pounds heavier on the high end and you had to choose between a solid B-string and unplayable highs or comfortable highs and a floppity B. i tried a fanned fret for a while, hated it, just did not like the angle of play, never again. anyway stringjoy set me up with some 145-45's so you got a nice bendy medium gauge for the high g that plays like buttered silk and that monstrously huge 145 so you can drop A that bitch and it still plays tight. your lows have more mass and incredible warmth but your highs are thin enough for a good twang that responds well to distortion. every metalhead needs to check out stringjoy. game changing shit right there and you wont hear me using the words "game changer" very often, especially with strings.

@BenJenkins_youtube

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! I still haven't gotten around to getting new strings yet, but when I do, I'm getting stringjoys for sure!

Your tapping style reminds me of Ryan Martinie

@BenJenkins_youtube

3 жыл бұрын

Ryan is a huge influence on my playing. Learned most of the stuff I know from studying his basslines.

@steffomca762

Жыл бұрын

@@BenJenkins_youtube that's impressive!

Fanned Fret / Multi Scale Instruments - Are They Really Worth It? If you want to seriously drop tune, especially with instruments with extra bass strings - yes. The idea is you increase the scale length to maintain adequate string tension as you drop tune to lower pitches. This keeps the strings from getting too flabby and sloppy for good tone and playability. The "fanned" frets and their improved ergonomics are just a nice by-product of the multiple scale lengths. In the end, if you drop tune enough, your string will get sloppy - and then it's time to go multi-scale.

@BenJenkins_youtube

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, this is covered in part 3.

Barta-Loni pickups? 😂

@BenJenkins_youtube

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I know haha

Strong width = string spacing. I've looked for the proper terminology because it's important to know this before you order an instrument. It doesn't have 2 different scale lengths, it has as many scales as there are strings. Think of it like a grand piano where each string has a different length. So low b is 35.5, E is idk... Anything that, with the ADG strings would make it to 33.5 for the C string. Why is it strange that the bass has 1 truss rod? To my knowledge, most basses if not all will only have 1. Do you mean that it doesn't have graphite or wtv material other reinforcing material inside the neck? Otherwise great vid.

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback, and I'm glad you broke this down for anyone who may stumble across this video in the future! When I spoke about two different scale lengths, i was referring to the extremes, as these lengths will be what determines if your favorite brand of strings will work on this type of bass. A single truss rod was weird to me because my ibanez sr506 has 2. Maybe the srms806 has some other material to help support the neck, I'm not sure as I havent looked that far into it.

@TheBassteban

4 жыл бұрын

@@BenJenkins_youtube your comment about string length (related to scale length) was very valuable! Not many people think about this and we're up to a nasty surprise at the first string change (didn't think of it myself initially haha). I just wanted to press that multiscale means what it means as in, there are multiple scales since each string has its own scale. It's the ideal way guitars and basses should've been imo since, if done well, scale length is optimized for each string. As for the truss rod, 2 truss rods is rare in most basses but more frequent the more you increase the width of the neck (6, 7, 8 strings for example). The twist in the neck you saw initially could've been due to misadjustment. If one is shorter and the other looser, the shorter side will bow and the looser side will hump, creating that nasty twist! Wanted to share the excitement: I'm waiting for my Kiesel Zeus Bass Multiscale. It's a headless bass so I'm very excited to use it!

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheBassteban Kiesels look amazing, but I've never played one. Thanks again for the feedback, I appreciate it!

But WHY is this and that really nice ?

Yup, there Are 6 scale lenghts

I strongly disagree with you on the beauty of the bass. I thought everyone loves a naturally worn guitar? It looks absolutely metal.

@BenJenkins_youtube

3 жыл бұрын

If it was someone else's bass, sure :) Personally, I prefer to not destroy my instruments if I can help it haha.

@EpictheEpicest

2 жыл бұрын

The finish is so thin on these basses though it pretty much just always happens and it's freaking annoying. If you're looking at used SR500 they always have the finish worn off.

The SR series has like 0.00000001 mm of paint. 😂

The nut looks shit with that blank triangle on the end - Ibanez cheaped out on that bit. The bass sounds ok, but it's no Dingwall. Half the price though.

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

It works great for me :)

Anyone who cant feel the difference just isnt at an advanced enough level to notice

no amp sounds like quarters down a drainpipe klicklity klacklity thank you

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

Ikr haha

Why would a $1000 guitar not come with a case!?

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

Great question! I wish I had the answer.

Panga panga. Named for the sound of the instrument?

they don't look good worn out i guess only Fender guitars can pull it off

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

Personal preference I guess. I prefer clear coats in general.

it’s funny you really seem to think that people believe your claim that these damages resulted from playing. sharp scratch marks that can not be made by human fingers are everywhere. incredible.

@BenJenkins_youtube

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your concern for the honesty of my videos! I do my best to provide my audience the most accurate information as possible. I assure you, I'm not the bragging type. I hope my videos helped you learn something about the basses, and I hope you have a nice day :)

Learn the controls before you do a video man, Jeez ...The knobs are Bass-Mid-Treble-Blend-Volume, an Active/Passive switch and a 3 position Mid frequency switch.

@BenJenkins_youtube

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I know what they do now haha. It wasn't a concern when I bought it, because I always played with my knobs at 12:00.

Dude... you trashed this video. All you did was talk about the problems you personally had buying your bass and setting it up and the issues with strings. You said not a single word about the playability, comparisons to normal bass playing, advantages or disadvantages for a newbie to understand... I want my money back... give me content !

@RossHoekman

Жыл бұрын

This is part 1 of 3 videos, covering back story. I bet if you hit up the other two videos, you'll find the additional content you're after. 👍

Please stop saying Am, ah, eeee, . Really annoying !!!