Ibanez SR500AMHL Mahogany Brown Burst Low Gloss
4-string electric bass from the SR Standard series, SR500AMHL Mahogany Brown Burst Low Gloss.
- Okoume body
- SR4 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 SR500A is a 4-string electric bass from the SR Standard series that maintains the ergonomic, compact body, and fast neck characteristic of the Soundgear lineup. Its okoume body is paired with a five-piece SR4 neck made of roasted maple and walnut, designed to provide stability, comfort, and a well-defined response.
It features two passive Bartolini BH2 humbuckers, delivering solid lows, prominent mids, and a smooth, balanced response. The Ibanez 3-band custom electronics include a mid-frequency selector and an EQ bypass switch, allowing the instrument to be used in both active and passive modes. The MR5S bridge offers individual string spacing adjustment, making this bass especially versatile for live performances, studio work, and a wide range of playing styles.
- 4-string electric bass
- Series: SR Standard
- Finish: Mahogany Brown Burst Low Gloss
- Neck construction: Bolt-on
- Neck profile: SR4
- Neck: 5-piece roasted maple/walnut
- Body: okoume
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Inlays: abalone oval
- Scale: 34" / 864 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm / 12"
- Nut width: 38 mm
- Width at 24th fret: 62 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 also functions as a passive tone when the EQ is bypassed
- Bridge: MR5S
- String spacing: 19 mm, adjustable ±1.5 mm
- Tuning machines: Ibanez
- Hardware: black
- Strings: D'Addario EXL165
- Gauges: .045 / .065 / .085 / .105
- Factory tuning: E / A / D / G
Our Opinion
The SR500A offers a well-balanced option for players seeking the comfort of Soundgear basses combined with electronics versatile enough to cover many styles. Its slim neck and compact body facilitate quick, comfortable playing, while the 19 mm string spacing provides ample room for fingerstyle and slap techniques.
The Bartolini BH2 pickups deliver a solid, defined sound with rich lows and prominent mids that sit well in a mix. The ability to switch between the three-band preamp and passive mode significantly expands its versatility, making the SR500A a practical choice for both live performances and studio recordings.
EAN13: 4549763377142
