Pushing the boundaries of conventional design Ibanez strives to cater to musicians of all styles and aptitudes. For the last 3 decades, the SR series has given the bass players an affordable way to express themselves. No matter what the specs, SR continues to excite with its smooth, fast neck, lightweight body, and perfectly matched electronics. The 5 string Ibanez SR505 Electric Bass Guitar features extended neck joint for better playability and custom electronics 3-band EQ for chord work enhancement. 5pc Jatoba/Walnut neck Coupling Jatoba with Walnut yields a neck that is strong and stable despite its thinness. Jatoba Fretboard Jatoba has a reddish brown color which produces a rich midrange with a crisp high end. Extended Neck Joint The neck tongue not only creates a unique look, it also makes utilizing the higher frets easier. Bartolini MK1 Pickups The MK1 pickups are split coil designs that provide a very wide frequency range and enhanced definition for maximum accuracy. The Neck and Bridge pickups have equal response, like traditional single coils, but without the hum and noise. Ibanez Custom Electronics The Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ with 3-way mid-frequency switch offers tonal variations that enhance simple chord work as well as complex soloing. Accu-cast B300 bridge The Accu-cast B300 bridge affords precise intonation and delivers string-to-body vibration conductively.
Pushing the boundaries of conventional design Ibanez strives to cater to musicians of all styles and aptitudes. For the last 3 decades, the SR series has given the bass players an affordable way to express themselves. No matter what the specs, SR continues to excite with its smooth, fast neck, lightweight body, and perfectly matched electronics. The 5 string Ibanez SR505 Electric Bass Guitar features extended neck joint for better playability and custom electronics 3-band EQ for chord work enhancement. 5pc Jatoba/Walnut neck Coupling Jatoba with Walnut yields a neck that is strong and stable despite its thinness. Jatoba Fretboard Jatoba has a reddish brown color which produces a rich midrange with a crisp high end. Extended Neck Joint The neck tongue not only creates a unique look, it also makes utilizing the higher frets easier. Bartolini MK1 Pickups The MK1 pickups are split coil designs that provide a very wide frequency range and enhanced definition for maximum accuracy. The Neck and Bridge pickups have equal response, like traditional single coils, but without the hum and noise. Ibanez Custom Electronics The Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ with 3-way mid-frequency switch offers tonal variations that enhance simple chord work as well as complex soloing. Accu-cast B300 bridge The Accu-cast B300 bridge affords precise intonation and delivers string-to-body vibration conductively.
Pushing the boundaries of conventional design Ibanez strives to cater to musicians of all styles and aptitudes. For the last 3 decades, the SR series has given the bass players an affordable way to express themselves. No matter what the specs, SR continues to excite with its smooth, fast neck, lightweight body, and perfectly matched electronics. The 5 string Ibanez SR505 Electric Bass Guitar features extended neck joint for better playability and custom electronics 3-band EQ for chord work enhancement. 5pc Jatoba/Walnut neck Coupling Jatoba with Walnut yields a neck that is strong and stable despite its thinness. Jatoba Fretboard Jatoba has a reddish brown color which produces a rich midrange with a crisp high end. Extended Neck Joint The neck tongue not only creates a unique look, it also makes utilizing the higher frets easier. Bartolini MK1 Pickups The MK1 pickups are split coil designs that provide a very wide frequency range and enhanced definition for maximum accuracy. The Neck and Bridge pickups have equal response, like traditional single coils, but without the hum and noise. Ibanez Custom Electronics The Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ with 3-way mid-frequency switch offers tonal variations that enhance simple chord work as well as complex soloing. Accu-cast B300 bridge The Accu-cast B300 bridge affords precise intonation and delivers string-to-body vibration conductively.
Pushing the boundaries of conventional design Ibanez strives to cater to musicians of all styles and aptitudes. For the last 3 decades, the SR series has given the bass players an affordable way to express themselves. No matter what the specs, SR continues to excite with its smooth, fast neck, lightweight body, and perfectly matched electronics. The 5 string Ibanez SR505 Electric Bass Guitar features extended neck joint for better playability and custom electronics 3-band EQ for chord work enhancement. 5pc Jatoba/Walnut neck Coupling Jatoba with Walnut yields a neck that is strong and stable despite its thinness. Jatoba Fretboard Jatoba has a reddish brown color which produces a rich midrange with a crisp high end. Extended Neck Joint The neck tongue not only creates a unique look, it also makes utilizing the higher frets easier. Bartolini MK1 Pickups The MK1 pickups are split coil designs that provide a very wide frequency range and enhanced definition for maximum accuracy. The Neck and Bridge pickups have equal response, like traditional single coils, but without the hum and noise. Ibanez Custom Electronics The Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ with 3-way mid-frequency switch offers tonal variations that enhance simple chord work as well as complex soloing. Accu-cast B300 bridge The Accu-cast B300 bridge affords precise intonation and delivers string-to-body vibration conductively.
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The description said there a few cracks but they were barely noticeable. The pickup cut out in active mode as described but as Ive been told its an easy fix.Over all it sounds great in passive. I cant wait to get it fixed to experience. The full Monty!
originally posted on musiciansfriend.com
After being away from music for several years, I recently bought this inexpensive Ibanez bass thinking that I would try to get back into it and if I did, I could always pick up a better bass along the way. Well, after plugging this baby in and playing it extensively, I am so overwhelmed at the quality and the sound and the ease of play, that I'm not sure I need a more expensive bass guitar. Instead, after looking extensively for an adequate bass amplifier to handle the low end Hertz of a of 5-string, I decided to put the money into a pair of powered 400 watt JBL subwoofers instead. I discovered that most bass amplifiers only provide a low end frequency response of around 45 Hz to 50 Hz. The low E string on the 4-string bass vibrates at 41.2 Hz and the low B string ... MoreAfter being away from music for several years, I recently bought this inexpensive Ibanez bass thinking that I would try to get back into it and if I did, I could always pick up a better bass along the way. Well, after plugging this baby in and playing it extensively, I am so overwhelmed at the quality and the sound and the ease of play, that I'm not sure I need a more expensive bass guitar. Instead, after looking extensively for an adequate bass amplifier to handle the low end Hertz of a of 5-string, I decided to put the money into a pair of powered 400 watt JBL subwoofers instead. I discovered that most bass amplifiers only provide a low end frequency response of around 45 Hz to 50 Hz. The low E string on the 4-string bass vibrates at 41.2 Hz and the low B string on the 5-string is right at 30.87 Hz. So, even though you will still hear those two strings you are really testing your speakers and the sound you get will be more like a thud than a clearly distinguishable note. No wonder it's hard to tell when those 2 strings are in tune. But, my JBL ES250P subwoofers are providing a frequency response of 25 Hz allowing me to tune that B string down to an A (27.5 Hz) and still have adequate head room (or bottom room as the case may be) which results in one of those bass sounds that you feel and that seems to just spill out into and suround the people on the dance floor. And I can clearly hear all those beautiful sounding low notes coming out by my Ibanez bass and I can tell that it's still in perfect tune. If you select this bass, and support it with adequate amplification, you are going to get a lot of comments on the great sound your putting out from the other bass players in the crowd.
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This has been my favorite bass for a few years now, so I have really had time to get to know it. The SR 505 is not a fancy bass, but it is solid, sounds great, plays great and never gives me any trouble. It was easy to set up when I got it, took only a few minutes to have my tech find the sweet spot on string height (it wasn't far off when I got it.) The thing is a workhorse and the Bartoloni's have a phat, meaty sound. Great for everything from rock to jazz. Sounds great in the studio, very clean electronics after several years - the pots haven't even needed cleaning yet. I have, and have had much more expensive basses, like my Alembic, but this is the bass I use almost all of the time. I strongly recommend this bass - it's a no brainer for the price.
| Watchers | 2 |
| Finish | Natural |
| Year | 2010s |
| Made In | Indonesia |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
Ibanez Sr505 5strings (no260801)
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The description said there a few cracks but they were barely noticeable. The pickup cut out in active mode as described but as Ive been told its an easy fix.Over all it sounds great in passive. I cant wait to get it fixed to experience. The full Monty!
After being away from music for several years, I recently bought this inexpensive Ibanez bass thinking that I would try to get back into it and if I did, I could always pick up a better bass along the way. Well, after plugging this baby in and playing it extensively, I am so overwhelmed at the quality and the sound and the ease of play, that I'm not sure I need a more expensive bass guitar. Instead, after looking extensively for an adequate bass amplifier to handle the low end Hertz of a of 5-string, I decided to put the money into a pair of powered 400 watt JBL subwoofers instead. I discovered that most bass amplifiers only provide a low end frequency response of around 45 Hz to 50 Hz. The low E string on the 4-string bass vibrates at 41.2 Hz and the low B string ... MoreAfter being away from music for several years, I recently bought this inexpensive Ibanez bass thinking that I would try to get back into it and if I did, I could always pick up a better bass along the way. Well, after plugging this baby in and playing it extensively, I am so overwhelmed at the quality and the sound and the ease of play, that I'm not sure I need a more expensive bass guitar. Instead, after looking extensively for an adequate bass amplifier to handle the low end Hertz of a of 5-string, I decided to put the money into a pair of powered 400 watt JBL subwoofers instead. I discovered that most bass amplifiers only provide a low end frequency response of around 45 Hz to 50 Hz. The low E string on the 4-string bass vibrates at 41.2 Hz and the low B string on the 5-string is right at 30.87 Hz. So, even though you will still hear those two strings you are really testing your speakers and the sound you get will be more like a thud than a clearly distinguishable note. No wonder it's hard to tell when those 2 strings are in tune. But, my JBL ES250P subwoofers are providing a frequency response of 25 Hz allowing me to tune that B string down to an A (27.5 Hz) and still have adequate head room (or bottom room as the case may be) which results in one of those bass sounds that you feel and that seems to just spill out into and suround the people on the dance floor. And I can clearly hear all those beautiful sounding low notes coming out by my Ibanez bass and I can tell that it's still in perfect tune. If you select this bass, and support it with adequate amplification, you are going to get a lot of comments on the great sound your putting out from the other bass players in the crowd.
This has been my favorite bass for a few years now, so I have really had time to get to know it. The SR 505 is not a fancy bass, but it is solid, sounds great, plays great and never gives me any trouble. It was easy to set up when I got it, took only a few minutes to have my tech find the sweet spot on string height (it wasn't far off when I got it.) The thing is a workhorse and the Bartoloni's have a phat, meaty sound. Great for everything from rock to jazz. Sounds great in the studio, very clean electronics after several years - the pots haven't even needed cleaning yet. I have, and have had much more expensive basses, like my Alembic, but this is the bass I use almost all of the time. I strongly recommend this bass - it's a no brainer for the price.
I bought this as my first 5 string bass. Due to having shorter fingers, I normally play a Fender Deluxe Active Precision Bass Special which has a thinner neck. This bass has a super thin, fast playing neck as well and is the most comfortable 5 string I've played. The Bartolini pickups sound great and produce a very full range of sound. The bass is also very light which adds to the ease of playing it.
Overall this is a great bass and has become in a short period of time one of my favorites, and I own 17 bass guitars. The neck is very thin and not quite as wide as other 5 strings which I like as I don't have gigantic hands. In fact, this was a major factor in my purchase.This guitar is probably heavier than most would expect but it certainly feels great in your hands. And if you're not a heavy handed player, the action can be set incredibly low and still be playable with no buzz. Well, at least on mine and with no truss adjustment.The pups are great and the active preamp permits highly dynamic control of the tone. This is just a great bass guitar to play, simple as that.Downsides? Well, there were a few. The cutout at the G string side, when running my ... MoreOverall this is a great bass and has become in a short period of time one of my favorites, and I own 17 bass guitars. The neck is very thin and not quite as wide as other 5 strings which I like as I don't have gigantic hands. In fact, this was a major factor in my purchase.This guitar is probably heavier than most would expect but it certainly feels great in your hands. And if you're not a heavy handed player, the action can be set incredibly low and still be playable with no buzz. Well, at least on mine and with no truss adjustment.The pups are great and the active preamp permits highly dynamic control of the tone. This is just a great bass guitar to play, simple as that.Downsides? Well, there were a few. The cutout at the G string side, when running my finger around it, I noticed a slight indent. Almost as if someone sanded it too hard in one spot. I found this odd as mass-produced guitar bodies are computer milled and should require very limited manual smoothing. Its not visible although I can feel it. But since I had no other real issues with the guitar, it was not enough for me to return it and wind up with a guitar that didn't play as well as this one.Its also easy to scratch the finish as its only stain with a light protective coating, somewhat like a wooden table. So be careful with those giant trucker belt buckles! The jack input is also a little odd. I would have preferred an input on the bottom edge.These downsides however were no big deal and I'm more than satisfied with it. If I wasn't aware of this bass and its price, if someone were to put it in my hands, I would have guessed its price as much higher.
I bought this bass to record with. I run a consumer level Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and plug this bass straight in and use Ableton Live 9 as my DAW. This bass sounds amazing, I have been playing for over twenty years and my go-to rig was a 1974 Ampeg SVT with an early eighties Fender Precision Bass, so I would like to think bass tone is something I know a bit about. I am not using an amp, micing an amp or cab OR using a DI and this bass sound fat and warm in any mix. The electronics are great, the Bartonlinis can really get any tone possible. The only negative I would put down is that you do get a little buzz if you boost the treble control, normal in my experience and I won't be boosting treble with a bass, ever, so it doesn't concern me. To be clear, there is no buzz ... MoreI bought this bass to record with. I run a consumer level Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and plug this bass straight in and use Ableton Live 9 as my DAW. This bass sounds amazing, I have been playing for over twenty years and my go-to rig was a 1974 Ampeg SVT with an early eighties Fender Precision Bass, so I would like to think bass tone is something I know a bit about. I am not using an amp, micing an amp or cab OR using a DI and this bass sound fat and warm in any mix. The electronics are great, the Bartonlinis can really get any tone possible. The only negative I would put down is that you do get a little buzz if you boost the treble control, normal in my experience and I won't be boosting treble with a bass, ever, so it doesn't concern me. To be clear, there is no buzz in the neutral position or when you cut the treble, just when you boost it up in what would be the 6 to 10 range. I bought the blackberry finish on an open box deal, it was in MINT condition, arrived in great shape, I did have to tighten the nut around the pick-up blend pot, it loosened up in transit, I backed off the set screw on the knob and then adjusted the nut, put the knob back, tightened the set screw and it was perfect. NO BIG DEAL. I also adjusted the neck to dead-straight, my preferred set-up and it plays and sounds ridiculously fine. The only other bass I have owned that sounds this good was an Alembic Epic and it was over $2K, it also had so much adjustablility that you could really get yourself in trouble. I believe that is a compliment to Ibanez. It is amazing what they can do for the price-point and I was skeptical for years about these basses, YEARS, not until I realized I didn't need top-of-the-line Gibsons and Fenders did I even consider these basses. You pay a lot for those names! Ibanez has the production down! They CNC the body (saves time and labor-costs), they don't cut corners on the electronics and provide a quality product for the money. Unbelievable. I plan on picking up another Ibanez bass soon. Check out their Terra Firma, 35" scale 5-string, looks like a dream and I can't imagine the quality Ibanez would put out for around $1K!
I am a novice player looking for an instrument to grow on that would serve me well. Sure i can do that on about any bass guitar with proper care however i am very picky when it comes to sound. After hearing a friend of mine playing on his SR705 with bartolini pickups i decided to give this one a shot and i was not disappointed. The sound produced is just as good as its more expensive cousins. The build quality is very good, and the flat blue sapphire color really stands out. The color is eyecatching but not in an annoying way but with a rather subtle tone to it. The neck is of good thickness and the fretboard is comfortable. Out of the box this bass comes with Elixir strings which after a setup at my local guitar shop sound even better.Tone, Bass, Mid, and Treble ... MoreI am a novice player looking for an instrument to grow on that would serve me well. Sure i can do that on about any bass guitar with proper care however i am very picky when it comes to sound. After hearing a friend of mine playing on his SR705 with bartolini pickups i decided to give this one a shot and i was not disappointed. The sound produced is just as good as its more expensive cousins. The build quality is very good, and the flat blue sapphire color really stands out. The color is eyecatching but not in an annoying way but with a rather subtle tone to it. The neck is of good thickness and the fretboard is comfortable. Out of the box this bass comes with Elixir strings which after a setup at my local guitar shop sound even better.Tone, Bass, Mid, and Treble controls plus a power switch enable this bass to be very versatile. I primarily use it in church gigs and small jazz gatherings and so far it has been perfect for those.
I bought the fretless version of this bass first and was so impressed with it that I bought this one, with frets immediately. This has become my favorite go to bass. It works in so many different situations that I can't seem to want to play anything else. I ditched the D'Addario Chrome flats that came on it and installed a set of La Bella Tiger's Blood nylon tape wounds and that was the bomb! The bass is light, has a great feeling neck, looks awesome and just sounds great for everything I throw at it. I just finished a week long musical using it instead of a regular electric bass and an upright and it worked great!
I've been playing Bass for the better part of 15 years. I've played a good number of good basses but never invested too much in one of my own. I decided it was time to spend a bit more on a nicer bass. I play in my church praise band every week and that's about it anymore so I didn't see a reason to spend over 1000 on a bass. This bass for the bill. It has good electronics and great feel. I've played it through a few amps and it sounds great with minimal adjustments. The different sounds I can get out of this one bass make me excited to try new things. I would recommend this bass to anyone who wants a good playing and sounding bass but doesn't want to spend a ton of money on it. You'll be happy with it.
I love this Bass, it is my second one. I have been playing on an SR505 for several years and this is the best feeling bass I have ever played. I wanted a backup bass and the best backup possible is having twins. The new SR505 has one extra feature in the model update that was not on the original SR505. This has a fast and slick neck that feels extremely natural to move around no. The active Bartolini pickups sound amazing on just about any amp form the 25w practice amp in the bedroom to the 300W stage amp. This set up allows you to accommodate almost any style, form a rock bass to a jazz and blues groove with just a few tweaks of the tone controls. The fit and finish are excellent, the black chrome tuners and knobs are silky smooth all around and easy to adjust on ... MoreI love this Bass, it is my second one. I have been playing on an SR505 for several years and this is the best feeling bass I have ever played. I wanted a backup bass and the best backup possible is having twins. The new SR505 has one extra feature in the model update that was not on the original SR505. This has a fast and slick neck that feels extremely natural to move around no. The active Bartolini pickups sound amazing on just about any amp form the 25w practice amp in the bedroom to the 300W stage amp. This set up allows you to accommodate almost any style, form a rock bass to a jazz and blues groove with just a few tweaks of the tone controls. The fit and finish are excellent, the black chrome tuners and knobs are silky smooth all around and easy to adjust on the fly. If you were paying Price per pound this Ibanez SR505 is the deal of the week. You will not find this level of quality and sound at this price in any other bass. She is a 5 STAR Bass.
| Watchers | 2 |
| Finish | Natural |
| Year | 2010s |
| Made In | Indonesia |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
