Ibanez SR505E BM 5 String Bass Guitar Brown Mahogany

For 30 years the SR has given bass players a modern alternative. With its continued popularity, Ibanez is constantly endeavouring to answer the wider needs of a variety of players, at a variety of budgets. But no matter what the specs, the heart is the same-SR continues to excite with its smooth, fast neck, lightweight body, and perfectly matched electronics.

The SR505E is one of Ibanez's most popular 5 string models. Having built a solid reputation as a reliable workhorse without costing the earth it is perfect for a busy studio and gig schedule. The bass provides smooth playability and offers a warm and fat low end. The Walnut and Jatoba neck combined with the extended neck joint makes the neck very easy to play and gives you access to the upper frets, ideal for soloing in Jazz or playing extended bass lines in funk. Excellent electronics, strong and stable body wood, and excellent playability make this bass a very versatile instrument. With a beautiful dark finish is the cherry on top for this appealing bass guitar design. For an all-round bass machine, the SR505E is at the top of the bill.

The SR505E is equiped with the Bartolini® BH2 pickups, which provide a tight bottom-end, punchy mid-range, and smooth response. The dual-coil style configuration maximises articulation and a long blade pole piece widens the magnetic field, providing balanced string-to-string pickup response. This bass also features the Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ, Ibanez's refinement on the concept of simple, straightforward, no-nonsense EQ control. The Boost and Cut for the Mid Control are each centred on slightly different frequencies, an innovation that delivers a preset range of the most favourable bass tones. Precision tonal control, including a switch to choose passive-only operation. When the EQ bypasses activated, the treble tone control knob becomes the global tone control for the passive circuit.

The SR505E's Accu-cast B500 bridge has adjustable saddles for string spacing adjustments, answering every bassist’s individual string spacing demands. The saddles can be adjusted ±1.5mm.

Features

• 5 string bass guitar with 3-band EQ with 3 way Mid frequency switch
• Bartolini BH2 produces vibrant lower resonant frequencies
• Okoume back body gives the bass a tough build and a warm, mellow tone
• Tough Jatoba/Walnut neck with matching fretboard

Specs