Ibanez SR500 Soundgear 4-String Electric Bass Guitar Brown Mahogany

Have used this bass for recording and for gigs. Bought it used, and estimate it's a late 1990s version with Bartolini MK1 pickups. The neck feels amazing: thin but solid. Easy access to all frets. The pickups produce a wide variety of modern sounds: slap & pop to jazz-with outstanding clarity and power. Adjustments: filed the nut to lower the action, truss rod, intonation, bridge height, and a new set of strings. Bought this as a backup to my Lakeland PJ. What it can't do: There are some vintage passive bass tones, e.g. Led Zep Ramble On, or Barry Oakley, that this bass just can't emulate. That said, I have started playing this bass for nearly half the songs during gigs because it is so light and it sounds great.

I ordered a brand new Ibanez sr 500 basss and it was clearly used or a floor model.

I have always been a 4 string player but as I ventured into some heavier rock over the last few years, I got tired of constantly having to be in a drop tuning on my J Bass. Coming from a Fender American Jazz, I really wanted something that had a high quality feel with solid components and this does not disappoint. The sustain is really impressive thanks to the beefy sunk-in bridge. If you want to add a 5 string to your collection without breaking the bank, this is the way to go.

This bass is amazing. the feel is top notch and feels like a hot knife going through butter. The pickups are truly superb, along with the preamp, you can get any tone you want. I recommend to anyone because this was my first bass, and I've seen many professionals use it too. Such as great buy!!!!!!!!

Wow !!!. I have owned Fender, Peavey Schecter bass guitars for at least 35 yrs. And I have got to say that this is the Bass Guitar that beats them all. When I first plugged it in and played it the sound just blew me away compared to my other basses. It is so light the neck action is smooth and the price also beats them all. I read all the reviews for about 3-4 weeks before I bought it and hoped for the best. Thanks to all the reviews that helped me with my decision to buy this Bass Guitar I am totally satisfied and would surely recommend it to a friend. THANKS!

This was suggested to me by many friends who play and several experts at other stores. I had Ray 4 which weighed a ton, tho sounded pretty good, but was killing my shoulders. This beauty is light and sweet sounding. Rapid up and down the neck. Highly recommend for price. I am pretty much early on in my journey, but this is on instrument that is great for anyone.