Ibanez SR4505-DST Prestige
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Ibanez
SR4505-DST Prestige
Product Info
Article Number:
606709
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
SR4505-DST Prestige
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$2,858.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This SR4505-DST is a serious contender for players wanting a high-end 5-string with a distinct voice. The Nordstrand pickups combined with the roasted maple neck create a responsive and articulate instrument, perfect for players needing clarity and definition in modern music or wanting a touch of vintage warmth. It's a premium-priced instrument, but the quality and feel justify the investment.
Product Description
- Ibanez SR4505-DST Prestige
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on 5-Piece neck: Maple/Walnut
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- Mother of Pearl abalone oval fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 864 mm (34.02")
- Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
- Graph Tech black Tusq nut
- 24 Medium frets
- Pickups: 2 Nordstrand Big Single Coils (neck and bridge)
- Ibanez Sonitech preamp with 3-band EQ
- 3-Way mid frequency switch with Hexa Mid system
- EQ bypass switch with push/pull function
- MR5S bridge
- Gold hardware
- Colour: Desert Sunset
- Includes case
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Nordstrand pickups deliver articulate, powerful, and surprisingly warm tones.
- • Roasted maple fingerboard provides exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • The 5-piece maple/walnut neck offers excellent sustain and rigidity.
- • Japanese craftsmanship ensures meticulous build quality and superb attention to detail.
CONS
- • The Desert Sunset finish, while striking, might not appeal to all players.
- • At nearly 35” scale, it might be unwieldy for smaller hands or players used to shorter scales.
- • The Sonitech preamp, while versatile, could be limiting for players seeking more complex EQ options.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple/Walnut (5-piece)
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Nordstrand Big Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34.02")
Frets
24 Medium
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Nordstrand pickups offer a more nuanced and dynamic response, with a greater emphasis on clarity and articulation – a departure from the more aggressive, high-output sound often associated with Ibanez’s stock pickups.
The Hexa Mid system offers a wide range of tonal shaping, but it does require some experimentation to dial in the perfect mid-frequency response; it's not a simple on/off feature.
Roasted maple is significantly more stable than traditional maple, meaning it’s less prone to warping or movement with environmental changes, contributing to consistent playability.
