Ibanez SR505ALMHL Mahogany Brown Burst Low Gloss
5-string electric bass from the SR Standard series, SR505ALMHL Mahogany Brown Burst Low Gloss finish.
- Left-handed model
- Okoume body
- SR5 neck made of roasted maple and walnut
- Two passive Bartolini BH2 humbuckers
- Active 3-band 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 signature ergonomics of Soundgear with highly versatile electronics and a neck designed for fast playing. Its okoume body pairs with a five-piece roasted maple and walnut SR5 neck, offering stability and a well-defined response while maintaining a slim, easy-to-handle profile.
It features two passive Bartolini BH2 humbuckers, crafted to deliver solid bass, prominent mids, and a balanced response across all five strings. The Ibanez Custom 3-band electronics include a mid-frequency selector and bypass switch for the EQ, allowing operation in both active and passive modes. The MR5S bridge also allows individual string spacing adjustments, giving players the flexibility to tailor the instrument to their preferences.
- Left-handed model
- 5-string electric bass
- Series: SR Standard
- Finish: Mahogany Brown Burst Low Gloss
- Neck construction: Bolt-on
- Neck profile: SR5
- Neck: 5-piece roasted maple/walnut
- Body: okoume
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Inlays: Abalone oval dots
- Scale length: 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 (3 positions): 250 / 450 / 700 Hz
- EQ bypass switch for passive operation
- Treble control also functions as passive tone when EQ is bypassed
- Bridge: MR5S
- String spacing: 16.5 mm, adjustable ±1.5 mm
- Hardware: black
- Strings: D'Addario EXL165 + .130
- String gauges: .045 / .065 / .085 / .105 / .130
- Factory tuning: B / E / A / D / G
Our Opinion
The SR505A is a highly practical choice for anyone seeking a comfortable, relatively compact 5-string bass. The 16.5 mm string spacing helps keep the neck slim, facilitating fast playing—especially for bassists accustomed to the ergonomic design of the SR series.
The Bartolini BH2 pickups provide a balanced tone 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 flexibility to adapt to various styles and live or studio situations without overly complex controls.
EAN13: 4549763377173
