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Ibanez SR400EPBDX

Ibanez SR400EPBDX

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$599.99at Musician's FriendChecked Nov 9

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $599.99 at Musician's Friend on Nov 9.
  • Checked at 2 stores.

    • Our take on the Ibanez SR400EPBDX

    The Ibanez SR400EPBDX is a four-string Soundgear bass with a poplar burl top, a five-piece maple/walnut neck and a 24-fret jatoba board. Its two PowerSpan dual-coil pickups feed an active 3-band EQ with a Power Tap switch that splits the coils for single-coil and humbucking tones. The thin, fast neck and light body suit players who want a modern, versatile bass for rock, funk and cover-band work. Against passive basses at the same level it offers far more tone shaping, though some players prefer the simpler sound of a passive instrument.

    Best forRock, funk and cover-band playersPlayers who want active EQ and coil-splittingBeginners and intermediates upgrading from a starter bassPlayers who like slim, fast necks
    Pros
    • Slim, comfortable SR neck profile
    • Two PowerSpan pickups with coil-split Power Tap
    • Active 3-band EQ for broad tone shaping
    • Light body that balances well on a strap
    • 24 frets and a striking poplar burl top
    Cons
    • Active preamp needs a battery and dies without one
    • Stock strings and setup are often mediocre out of the box
    • Some find the preamp noisy or too aggressive
    • Jatoba board feels and looks different from rosewood

    Ibanez SR400EPBDX prices at every store

    • Guitar CenterNew

      In stock

      $599.99Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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    • Musician's FriendNew

      In stock

      $599.99Checked Nov 9
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    Ibanez SR400EPBDX price history

    Lowest price we've seen: $599.99 on Nov 9 at Guitar Center. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 9.

    What reviewers say

    Owners rate the SR400EPBDX highly as a value active bass, praising its playability, light weight and tonal range. Common complaints are the setup and strings out of the box and the battery-dependent preamp.

    What people mention
    • Neck feelPraisedOwners say the slim SR neck is fast and comfortable for long sessions.
    • Tone rangePraisedThe Power Tap switch and 3-band EQ give a wide spread of usable sounds.
    • WeightPraisedPlayers note the body is light and balances well standing up.
    • SetupCriticisedMany say it arrives needing a truss rod tweak and new strings.
    • PreampMixedSome like the active flexibility; others find it noisy or battery-hungry.

    Specifications

    Qty. Strings (pcs)
    4Source
    Handedness
    Right-HandedSource
    Wood Type (fretboard)
    JatobaSource
    Qty. Frets
    24Source
    Size

    Questions and answers

    Is the Ibanez SR400EPBDX good for beginners?
    Yes. The slim neck and light body are easy to handle, and the active EQ lets you shape a usable tone quickly. Budget for a setup and new strings after it arrives.
    Does it work without a battery?
    No. The active preamp needs a 9V battery, and the bass will not produce sound without one. Carry a spare for gigs.
    How does it compare with the SR300E?
    Both share the SR body and PowerSpan pickups. The SR400EPBDX adds the poplar burl top and a different neck wood mix, so the choice comes down to looks and feel rather than a big tonal jump.
    What is the Power Tap switch for?
    It splits the dual-coil pickups into single-coil mode, giving a brighter, more open tone. In the other position you get the fuller humbucking sound.
    How many frets and strings does it have?
    It is a four-string bass with 24 frets on a jatoba fretboard, so you get two full octaves on every string.
    Is the neck thin like other Soundgear basses?
    Yes. It uses the familiar slim SR profile, a five-piece maple/walnut construction, which most players find fast and easy to fret.
    Where is the Ibanez SR400EPBDX cheapest?
    At Musician's Friend, for $599.99, as of our latest check.
    Where can I buy the Ibanez SR400EPBDX?
    2 stores we checked sell it, including Guitar Center, Musician's Friend.

    Stores we've priced the Ibanez SR400EPBDX at

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    BlueSource
    Wood Type (neck)
    Walnut, MapleSource