Ibanez SR505E-BAB

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Ibanez SR505E-BAB

Ibanez

SR505E-BAB

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 557347
Brand: Ibanez
Model: SR505E-BAB
Price: $878.90

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The SR505E-BAB is a serious contender for the intermediate to advanced bassist. The Bartolini pickups and active EQ deliver a professional sound, and the Jatoba/walnut neck provides excellent playability. This bass is a great choice for players seeking a versatile and powerful 5-string without the premium price tag of a top-tier instrument.

Product Description

  • Ibanez SR505E-BAB
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Body: Okoume
  • 5-Piece bolt-on neck: Jatoba / walnut
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Abalone oval fingerboard inlays
  • Neck thickness at 1st fret: 19.5 mm (0.77") / 12th fret: 21.5 mm (0.85")
  • Scale: 864 mm (34.02")
  • Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12.01")
  • Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
  • Plastic nut
  • 24 Medium frets
  • Pickups: 2 Bartolini BH2 humbuckers
  • Controls: Volume
  • Balance
  • Bass
  • Treble
  • Ibanez Custom electronics with active 3-band EQ
  • EQ bypass switch
  • Passive tone control on treble knob
  • 3-Way centre frequency switch
  • Accu-cast B505 bridge
  • Ibanez tuners
  • Black hardware
  • Colour: Black Aurora Burst
  • Incl. Allen key
  • Made in Indonesia

*Dimensions:*

, Total length: 1121 mm (44.13"), Body length: 512 mm (20.16"), Body width: 323 mm (1.61"), Body thickness: 41 mm (1.61")

PROS
  • • Okoume body offers balanced resonance and a pleasing aesthetic
  • • Jatoba/walnut neck provides stiffness and a smooth playing feel
  • • Bartolini BH2 pickups deliver a powerful, articulate, and focused tone
  • • Active EQ with bypass offers tonal flexibility and precise shaping
CONS
  • • Okoume can be prone to dents and scratches if not protected
  • • Nut material is plastic, potentially impacting sustain and tuning stability
  • • The 34 in scale might feel long for players with smaller hands

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Key Features

Body Material Okoume
Neck Material Jatoba / Walnut
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups Bartolini BH2 humbuckers
Scale Length 864 mm (34.02 in)
Frets 24 Medium
Strings 5-String
Weight Approx. 4.3 kg (9.5 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 3-band EQ is quite refined, offering precise control over the tonal spectrum, more detailed than the basic EQ found on some entry-level models.
The neck is 19.5 mm at the 1st fret and 21.5 mm at the 12th – a fairly standard profile, but the 34 in scale might require a bit of reach for smaller hands.
Rosewood is known to darken and develop a nice feel with playing, but it can occasionally require oiling to prevent dryness; proper care will keep it playing smoothly.

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