Ibanez SR505AMHL Mahogany Brown Burst Low Gloss
5-string electric bass from the SR Standard series, SR505AMHL Mahogany Brown Burst Low Gloss finish.
- Okoume body
- SR5 neck made of roasted maple and walnut
- Two passive Bartolini BH2 humbuckers
- 3-band active EQ with passive operation
- 3-position mid-frequency selector
- MR5S bridge with adjustable string spacing
The Ibanez SR505A is a 5-string electric bass from the SR Standard series that combines the characteristic ergonomics of the Soundgear line with highly versatile electronics and a neck designed for swift playing. Its okoume body pairs with a five-piece neck made of roasted maple and walnut, providing stability and a well-defined response while maintaining a slim, comfortable profile.
It features two passive Bartolini BH2 humbuckers, crafted to deliver solid lows, prominent mids, and a balanced response across all five strings. The Ibanez Custom 3-band electronics include a mid-frequency selector and an EQ bypass switch, allowing operation in both active and passive modes. The MR5S bridge enables individual string spacing adjustments, giving players the flexibility to tailor the instrument to their preferences.
- 5-string electric bass
- Series: SR Standard
- Finish: Mahogany Brown Burst Low Gloss
- Neck construction: Bolt-on neck
- Neck profile: SR5
- Neck: 5-piece roasted maple/walnut
- Body: okoume
- Fingerboard: rosewood
- Inlays: abalone oval
- Scale: 34" / 864 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm / 12"
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Width at 24th fret: 68 mm
- Neck thickness at 1st fret: 19.5 mm
- Neck thickness at 12th fret: 21.5 mm
- 24 medium frets
- Neck pickup: Bartolini BH2 passive humbucker
- Bridge pickup: Bartolini BH2 passive humbucker
- Electronics: Ibanez Custom 3-band EQ
- Controls: volume, balance, bass, mid, treble
- Mid-frequency selector switch: 250 / 450 / 700 Hz
- EQ bypass switch for passive operation
- The treble control functions as a passive tone when the EQ is off
- Bridge: MR5S
- String spacing: 16.5 mm, adjustable ±1.5 mm
- Hardware: black
- Strings: D'Addario EXL165 + .130
- Gauge: .045 / .065 / .085 / .105 / .130
- Factory tuning: B / E / A / D / G
Our Opinion
The SR505A is an excellent choice for players seeking a comfortable, relatively compact 5-string bass. The 16.5 mm string spacing helps keep the neck slim and facilitates fast playing, especially for bassists accustomed to the ergonomic design of the SR series.
The Bartolini BH2 pickups provide a balanced character with clear definition in the low register, which is particularly important on the fifth string. The combination of the three-band preamp, mid selector, and passive mode offers ample versatility to suit various styles and live or studio situations without overly complex controls.
EAN13: 4549763377166
