New Bass, Ringing Strings

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So got a new bass yesterday, the same make as my other one, old one an Ibanez SR 500 E new one an Ibanez an SR 3500 Prestige.

Both have the same size neck and strings however the new bass seems to ‘ring’ more unless the strings are completely muted. I don’t notice this on the old one.

So is it:

  1. a much better quality instrument therefore requires a higher skill level.
  2. Different, more sensitive electronics so the ringing is easier to hear.
  3. Strings could be set up differently (maybe lower).
  4. It’s a new bass and it takes a bit of time to get used to it.

Thanks for any ideas or help.

Chris.

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Are they the same strings as the older one? Could make a big difference. If the older ones are indeed old and a bit dull then maybe not so noticeable.

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new strings on new bass and these are the same that are on the other one. The strings on the older bass are only 3 months old

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OK then what you suggested seems most likely; something like more sensitive pickups on the new bass would be my guess.

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Thanks

I guess improving my muting game is the way to go

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New string = brighter tones = more sustain = more ringing. Goo opportunity to work on muting!

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1 yes and no, :rofl:

2 yes yet no

3 it’s a new string

4 that’s for sure

Your Ibanez also has the individual saddle it’s really solid the Nordstrand pickup is also hotter than the SR soapbar pickup. Not to take anything away from Made in Indonesia, but instruments made in Japan are better made, even better made than some US made all add to tighter tolerance and quality control.

But at the end of the day this ^^^^ is probably the best explanation. Some strings lose their zing after a few weeks.

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Cheers mate

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Yeah the others got you covered but the answer is basically “all the above” :rofl:

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My Orange bass was a bit of a beast to get used to, even with flat wounds.
It picked up everything and I really had to ramp up my muting game.

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MIJ Ibanez like the SR prestige line are really well made, plus those pickups are top tier. It’s gonna be a sensitive yet mighty beast :slight_smile:

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