Ibanez EDB600

The bass is designed to fit into the body perfectly. Having had experience gigging with several basses i found this one to be most comfortable despite the weight. It has a thin neck which allows for easier and more accessable playing, the action is also quite small which i myself pre-fer. This is a sexy bass.

Mid and highs are exceptional, cutting through both a distorted guitar and crashing cymbals. However, the low end sounds a bit weak and does not pack the earthquake rumble some people like. Despite this the tone is excellent when playing both rock and metal.

The pickups were in excellent condition on the first play and have remained the same throughout gigs ive played. The only problem ive had was some fret buzzing on the A and E around the 8th, the problem was solved by simply adjusting the bridge.

This is one of the best constructed basses ive played. The body has been bashed countless times and is still flawless, the bridge has been adjusted once in 9 months, i hardly ever have to tune it, it's perfect. The bass has been played on many gigs, after the first few i didn't bother bringing a backup. Live playing with this bass is a privilidge, it's solid and it sounds great withount having to be retuned several times during a gig.

Ive been playin for 3 years and have had 2 basses. Other than this bass i have a Fender Squire, a good choice for amateur bassists. Ive also played basses from Epiphone, Jacksonville, Tobias and Samick. The ibanez is my favourite. If i lost it id buy something else, but the new bass would be similar in most aspects. I love everything about this bass, from the curvature of the body, to the electronics and to the thin and fast neck, this bass will always be one of my favourites. If i had to recommend a genre for playing id choose rock. The bass can produce the sound required for these genres easily.

This unit has passive pickups, but uses an active EQ - a great combination that eliminates the buzz and hum that can occur with active pickups, but still provides the punch and sustain of an active rig.

The proprietary body material called Luthite provides for fantastic resonance, but is also very heavy. Not for those with bad backs.

Two humbucker pickups combine with Bass/Mid/Treble controls allow for a vast range of sounds.

Graphite nut and bridge design make intonation steady. I pretty much only have to tune it when I change strings. Other than that I plug in my tuner, pick each of the strings once, nod appreciatively and move on.

The sound is extremely versatile. Great, booming bass, mellow, warm mids, and crisp, clear highs.

Cranking the bass control knob can overdrive some pre-amps. If your sound seems distorted, back that down a bit and bring up the bass on the amp.

Sounds terrible when the 9V battery gets low. Battery life can be maximized my unplugging the guitar cable when not in use.

The action was smooth and comfortable from the start, but those who prefer a stiffer feel may want to raise the action a bit.

I had to raise the pickups slightly to get the punch I wanted, but that only took a few seconds.

This guitar is perfectly balanced, and just feels comfortable, aside from being excessively heavy.

The matte finish is extremely durable, but over time the rosewood fretboard has become somewhat dingy and stained. The wear is not enough to be noticed from a distance, and hasn't altered the sound quality.

The Luthite body is extremely durable and hasn't yet developed any noticeable scratches or cuts.

After nearly 4 years of regular use, I have only a few, minor wear issues to report.

The 1/4" jack has loosened, and the threads are stripped. An annoying, but not disastrous occurrence. The jack still isn't noisy, just not as sturdy as it once was.

The Treble tone control is somewhat inconveniently placed and, as a result, it rests on the arm of my guitar stand (I've tried three different stands, and they all create the same scenario). As a result, that knob comes loose from time to time. This is easy to tighten with a small allen wrench.

Overall, I'd have to say this little guy has held up very well over the years.

I've never needed any sort of customer support. It's that reliable.

I've played a lot of other, much more expensive basses that I haven't liked as much.

This would be a great first bass that may, in fact, never need to be replaced.

In my experience the sound quality, durability and overall feature set are unmatched for the price. If I had it to do over again, though, I probably would have bought the only slightly more expensive 700 series which includes a parametric EQ.

Built 2001 in Korea. I spent quite a long time picking out a bass and finally chose this one. It has a full 24 frets which I like for my fast all over style. Also the tone is very controllable. I love the controls. The body fits nicely when playing. It is extremely well engineered.

The sound of this bass is unbelievable. This is my second bass, my first being an entry level Jackson JS-40. This is a HUGE step up from that. It has a very deep sound which suits my Linkin Park like heavy rock tastes and it has 24 frets which suits my light fast Weezer like tastes. Dont use this bass with Ernie Ball Strings it sounds like crap.

Action is great. Egonomics are unbelievable, and it molds perfectly to my body. Nice Finish Bad Colors.

I've only had it for two weeks but it seems solid so far.

OK i guess. I havent really had to have any repairs.

Unbelievable for the price. Any intermediate bassist needs one of these.

A beautiful gold bass. manufactured in 2000. I bought it new. its a four string model with 2 soap box pickups. The luthite body makes it a little bit heavy, but adds to the sound. it has a 3 band eq as well.

sounds terrific. its extremely versitile. from funky jazz to solid rock it can do anything. the three band eq makes it very compatiible.

quarter inch jack tends to get loose.

I LOVE THIS INSTRUMENT!!

Korean made, 2001. Has 4 string, 24 fret, volume, bass, mid, high, and a pickup selector knob. two humbuckers. active electronics, made out of luthite with a rosewood fretboard, totally awesome looking white pearl finish. standard tuners, extremely thin neck(very fast). the only thing not cool about it is that its kinda heavy.

this bass is very versatile, just like all ibanez basses. good for rock, jazz, funk, punk, soul, anyhting. i use it with a gallien-krueger 200rcb rackmount head and a fender cab loaded with two fifteens. its extremely quiet even when you play it with didtortion or effects. you can get all the sounds you want from it, you can do slap and pop and they all sound good. i havent used it in the studio but it sounds great live.

the action was a little high but can easily be adjusted, the pickups were adjusted pretty good, it was made perfect everything was in working order

this is a tough bass, the hardware is good, the finish is durable, strap buttons are fine, its dependable, i havent had to adjust the truss rod, since its new i would use it without a backup.

this is the first bass that ive actually owned. i borrowed a friends peavy p-bass and it was a giant step up. id been looking at the bass for awhile and i basically walked into the store, played a few notes on it, and bought it. if it was stilon, id be really pissed, but id get another one. it fits to yor body perfect, if you flip it over, its actually curved to fit right on your hip. this bass compares to nothing else.

The body is weighted nicely and the thing feels like seal skin or something. I liked the active picups right off the bat. Neck is thin and easy to play. Really nice eq controls that allow strong bass or very bright slap sound. Good body curve that fits your body when standing. Well balanced tone overall.

Very Versatile instrument for variety of styles. It looks a little bit too modern to have in an oldies band, but the sound can cover anything I can imagine. The weight of the instrument is more than you would expect from a guitar this size. Still, the sound makes up for the inconvenience.

The action was great right out of the box. I tuned it and then recorded with it the next hour.Intonation was very close to perfect. I think it can get a little closer though. Bridge looks like it will allow precise adjustments. Body looks expensive. Pickups sound incredible and so quiet with the active electronics. 4 screws allow access to the battery.

I just got this bass so I don't know. My first impression is that it will be my main bass on stage and in tracking sessions.

I own 7 4 string basses now and I like all and find fault with all. I am sure this new bass will soon give me reason to like and dislike certain things about it. I have been playing 27 years in performing bands and recording sessions.

Just bought it new, so its prolly a 2001, mad in Korea, 24 frets, 3 band active eq, passive pu's. Lightweight molded body, very comfy, cool pearl white finish. Rosewood board on maple neck with unusual paint on the neck. Lets you slide up and down, but gives your hands bite when you need it. Interesting.

Noiseless humbucker pickups produce any sound you want. The active eq can boost or cut bass, mid and treble. You can blend pickkups or play one at a time with blend knob. Sound can be deep, or slap happy. I tried other basses, and have owned many, none sounded better.

This bass is the easiest to play of any I have ever played. Great neck, great setup, and the body is so cool, not just looking, but fitting to your body and where your right hand rests to pluck the strings. It naturally falls into the right place. Ergo indeed, they thought how do we make this better, and then they did. Cool

The body is made of some Corian/bowling ball material, and it may be bulletproof, but I haven't done that test yet. I've gigged with it one day after purchasing it, and only had one scary moment, just before first set, when everyone is on stage and ready to go. The "new"battery that I installed earlier that day, was not so great. I hit a not and got a weak fizz. Trouble! I had to change the battery quick on stage. Took about five minutes, it seemed like forever. No battery hatch, you have to unscrew 4 screws to remove backplate. I point off for no battery hatch.

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I have been playing since before electricity, owned many basses, many guitars, and many amps. I have compared this bass to many more expensive basses, that were heavier, harder to play, didn't sound as good, and weren't as cool. This bass wins. Try it, and see if I'm right.

This gets a 10 not because it has tons of features, but because it has exactly what you need - nothing more. '99 Korean made, 24 frets (standard ibanez), 1 volume, 1 pickup blend knob, 3 active tone knobs (hi,mid,low), luthite body with gray pewter finish - contrary to many people's beliefs, there actually is a finish, the actual luthite is black (look inside the electronics compartment)

it took a while to get used to the sound, a lot of messing around with knobs on the bass and the amp (Carvin PB200) It can sound a bit too bright (versus warm like a warwick or something) but now that i got the sound that i like (boost the lows and cut the mids and highs - the luthite makes up for this) its great. it really cuts through but doesnt lose any bottom end. There is no hum, my amp has a noise gate that is permanently set to 0.

Bought it and tuned it, thats about it. I had to tighten a screw on the neck pickup and its still a bit uneven, but thats about it. It has a scratch on the top of the headstock from being in the Guitar Center warehouse but it was the last one they had and i couldnt wait to get my hands on it (its that beautiful) The finish is great, its smooth and dark, it goes with the shape of the body. The best part of the bass is its feel. The curved back is now an absolute necessity for me, i dont think i'll ever play my p-bass again and the only other bass i would buy is a warwick thumb. the body is small and the neck is thin and fast - plays like an absolute dream, no joke.

its an ibanez, so the attention to detail isnt the best. the pickups are sturdy but loose, and the jack is loose, i tried to tighten it but couldnt, maybe its supposed to be like that - no crackling or anything though. Stays in tune quite nicely, strap buttons are really strong. Im really careful with it because i love it so much, so i make sure i dont drop it or anything. Havent played it live yet, but i would play without a backup just because i cant afford that warwick yet ;-) (actually i cant justify buying another bass since this one rocks so hard)

Ive only been playing for about a year and a half, I play mostly rock, metal, and zeppelin. I cant say enough about this bass, it rocks. My only gripe is the quality, but I paid less than $500 for it and the less-than-perfect quality doesnt effect the sound or the playability, which both dominate. Like i said, i would never buy another bass except for that warwick, which would give me the deep warm sound that this bass lacks. I'd definately say that this is, for the money, the absolute best bass you could possibly buy.

99 made in korea.4 string, 24 frets (fun for harmonics)made of luthite
3 tone, 1 volume 2 active soapbar pickups
very nice thin neck
the bass boost is very good!

i play metal, so this is great for me. Tons of low end. i play it through an ampeg cab and also use a crybaby wash.i generally boost the highs and lows, and completely cut the mids. i found the midrange to fuzzy, and useless. I've used it on stage, and studio, works very well in both

action was very nice and low from the factory. the neck was bowed, and needed adjustment

Sturdy as hell!!! been dropped a few times, and doesn't even go out of tune. finnish can't scratch, because there isn't one. the color is in the material it's made of. good strap bottons. i gig with it without a backup because i'm too poor for a back up, but even if i had the money i wouldn'y need a backup

wouldn't know

i've been playing for about a year and a half. i'm gunna get an EDA905
5 string. planning on selling this one soon. I like it alot, but need a 5 string. the eda looks a thousand times better anyways. contact me

year 2001,usa,luthite body, frets, 4 strings, 1 volum nob 1 tone 3 eq's, active electronics,maple neck with mahogany fret bord, greay puter paint job, short wide frets.

it sound so good, you have no idea. But it sound best when playing slap or scals and stuff. I played on a peavey tnt(150wt). vary rich, bright and warm. has alot of variety of sounds you can get out of it. it is best for both but mostlikly better for stage.

vary well put together. pickups were great. nothing was wrong with the bass ot all.

all i can say is that this bass rocks!

the store was vary good to me, and the bass had a 5 year warranty.

i've been playing for three years, this is the bast bass i could ask for i wouls buy 1000 of them if i had the money.