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Ibanez SR500 Series Electric Bass

Ibanez SR500 Series Electric Bass

Ibanez

Description

The Ibanez SR505E 5-string electric bass guitar is a revolutionary instrument that provides a flawless blend of tradition and innovation. This bass boasts a lightweight (eight pounds) mahogany body with deep cutaways for effortless access to higher frets. The slim, sturdy neck is crafted of jatoba and walnut for superior playability. Combined with the extended neck joint, the upper frets are easily reached, allowing for expressive soloing and innovative basslines.

Open Box Ibanez SR505E 5-String Electric Bass Guitar - Level 2 Black Aurora Burst 197881569082
Open Box Ibanez SR505E 5-String Electric Bass Guitar - Level 2 Black Aurora Burst 197881569082
Open Box Ibanez SR505E 5-String Electric Bass Guitar - Level 2 Black Aurora Burst 197881569082

Specs

Neck
  • Shape: Thin C
  • Wood: SR5 5-piece jatoba/walnut neck
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Satin
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: HH
  • Neck: Bartolini BH2
  • Bridge: Bartolini BH2
  • Brand: Bartolini
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
  • Active preamp: Yes
  • Special electronics: 3-band EQ
Fretboard
  • Material: Jatoba
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fret size: Medium
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material: Synthetic bone
  • Nut width: 1.771" (45 mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Body finish: Satin
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, balance, 3-band EQ 3-way with mid-freq switch
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Accu-cast B305 bridge
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 5
  • Pickguard: No
  • Special features: Pickups
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: Indonesia

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Reviews

4.38

16 Reviews

81%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

A great decision
Color is off

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Wow. I wish I had this bass sooner!

I purchased a used Ibanez SR505E in mahogany to replace my 2004 Fender Standard Jazz bass and wow! This bass delivers everything I expected and more. I've always been a big fan of Ibanez electric guitars and the slim, fast necks, but for some reason never looked too hard at the basses. I wish I did sooner because this bass is a beast. The slim neck is so comfortable to play and the fretboard inlays are gorgeous. The body seems to be a little soft, as there are some superficial dents in it from the prior owner, but nothing to really complain too much about. The body color itself is a rich, beautiful mahogany with a satin type finish, which is ideal if you're like me and you don't like fingerprints all over the body like you'd get with a gloss finish. The Bartoloni pickups sound amazing and the preamp/EQ work perfectly. Another feature that drew me to the SR505E was the Passive/Active switch, allowing me to switch the active preamp/EQ on and off for more tone options. This bass can do whatever you need it to, at a fraction of the cost of the Prestige or Premium model groups. I highly recommend this bass to anyone, beginner or experienced, looking for a solid do-it-all workhorse!

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Love this bass, but…

Bought this new at Guitar center. Being new and not knowing what to look for I overlooked that the treble/tone knob did not work. I realized after the 30-day return time that the battery was only lasting 2 weeks with the guitar unplugged. I wish Guitar center would have realized this before putting it on the floor. I have been corresponding with Ibanez, who have been very responsive annd even sent me parts to replace. I eventually gave in and sent the bass back to them under warranty. They gave me a shipping label so all I had to do was buy a box. Really good customer service. Just got it back and it still has the exact same issue. That was disappointing. Waiting to hear back from them again.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming11
  2. Practicing11
  3. Recording9
  4. Small Venues8
  5. Rock Concerts5
Cons
  1. Craftsmanship3
  2. Fret Buzz1
  3. Poor Pick Up1
  4. Broken pot or pick up1
  5. Color is really dark, I actually would have sent1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced9
  2. Novice4
  3. Professional Musician3
Pros
  1. Good Tone14
  2. Good Feel13
  3. Fun To Play12
  4. Good Pick Up12
  5. Solid Electronics10

Reviewed by 16 customers

Most Recent

  • Wow. I wish I had this bass sooner!

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byEric

    fromGrand Rapids, MI

    I purchased a used Ibanez SR505E in mahogany to replace my 2004 Fender Standard Jazz bass and wow! This bass delivers everything I expected and more. I've always been a big fan of Ibanez electric guitars and the slim, fast necks, but for some reason never looked too hard at the basses. I wish I did sooner because this bass is a beast. The slim neck is so comfortable to play and the fretboard inlays are gorgeous. The body seems to be a little soft, as there are some superficial dents in it from the prior owner, but nothing to really complain too much about. The body color itself is a rich, beautiful mahogany with a satin type finish, which is ideal if you're like me and you don't like fingerprints all over the body like you'd get with a gloss finish. The Bartoloni pickups sound amazing and the preamp/EQ work perfectly. Another feature that drew me to the SR505E was the Passive/Active switch, allowing me to switch the active preamp/EQ on and off for more tone options. This bass can do whatever you need it to, at a fraction of the cost of the Prestige or Premium model groups. I highly recommend this bass to anyone, beginner or experienced, looking for a solid do-it-all workhorse!

  • Very nice look and sound.

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byBryan

    fromSan Bernardino

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Bought this 5-string bass for one of my advanced students. She loves and feel, playability and sound.

  • Very good first five string bass

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byTimothy

    fromRound Rock, TX

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I use this to practice and in CCM bands. This is my first five string and it feels almost natural to play. The neck plays very fast, and the pickups and electronics provide a lot of tonal versatility. The bass is very light and good for longer play sessions.

  • Yes I would

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byMichael

    fromRocky Hill, Connecticut

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I love this bass. It's asskickin and outstanding. Fine quality and playability. I have no complaints at all.

  • Love this bass, but…

    3

    submitted2 years ago

    byRobert

    fromAlpharetta, GA

    Bought this new at Guitar center. Being new and not knowing what to look for I overlooked that the treble/tone knob did not work. I realized after the 30-day return time that the battery was only lasting 2 weeks with the guitar unplugged. I wish Guitar center would have realized this before putting it on the floor. I have been corresponding with Ibanez, who have been very responsive annd even sent me parts to replace. I eventually gave in and sent the bass back to them under warranty. They gave me a shipping label so all I had to do was buy a box. Really good customer service. Just got it back and it still has the exact same issue. That was disappointing. Waiting to hear back from them again.

  • A great decision

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byWill

    fromBoston MA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    A great sounding bass

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