Ibanez SR500E-BM
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Ibanez
SR500E-BM
Product Info
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The SR500E-BM is a seriously capable bass, offering a fantastic blend of Ibanez playability and Bartolini’s signature tone. It's a great choice for gigging musicians or players looking for a versatile, modern bass with a premium feel without a premium price tag; it’ll sit comfortably in rock, funk, and contemporary styles.
Product Description
- Ibanez SR500E-BM
- Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- 5-Piece neck: Jatoba / Walnut
- Fingerboard: Jatoba
- Oval abalone fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: SR4
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 38 mm
- 24 medium frets
- Pickups: 2 Bartolini BH-2 humbuckers (neck and bridge)
- Ibanez custom electronics with 3-band EQ with 3-way mid frequency switch
- EQ bypass circuit: passive tone control on the treble potentiometer in bypass mode
- Accu-cast B500 bridge with 19 mm string spacing
- Colour: Brown mahogany
PROS
- • Okoume body provides a balanced, resonant tone with warmth
- • Bartolini pickups deliver a focused, articulate, and powerful sound
- • SR4 neck profile is comfortable and fast for extended playing
- • 3-band EQ with mid-switch offers tonal shaping flexibility.
CONS
- • Brown mahogany finish might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences
- • Jatoba fingerboard can feel slightly drier than rosewood to some players
- • While versatile, it leans towards modern tones, limiting vintage applications.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Jatoba / Walnut
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
Bartolini BH-2 humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
24 medium
Strings
4
Weight
approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bartolini pickups offer a more refined and articulate sound with increased clarity and output; they have a more defined low-end and a smoother high-end.
Jatoba is naturally a bit drier than rosewood, so occasional conditioning with a fretboard oil is recommended to prevent cracking and maintain playability.
The EQ bypass engages the treble potentiometer as a passive tone control, providing a more vintage-style, rolled-off tone when you want a warmer sound without the EQ engaged.
