Ibanez SR5505-MHF Prestige
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Ibanez
SR5505-MHF Prestige
Product Info
Article Number:
606704
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
SR5505-MHF Prestige
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$2,968.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SR5505-MHF Prestige is a seriously impressive instrument—a real step up in quality. The Nordstrand pickups give you a huge range of tones, from smooth and warm to aggressive and punchy, and that Hexa Mid system is a game changer. This is a fantastic choice for experienced players who demand a high-performance, versatile 5-string bass.
Product Description
- Ibanez SR5505-MHF Prestige
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Ovangkol
- 5-Piece neck: Maple/Walnut
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Mother of Pearl abalone oval fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 864 mm (34.02")
- Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
- Nut: Graph Tech Black Tusq
- 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: Mocha Flat
- Includes case
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant low-end and sustain.
- • Nordstrand Big Single pickups offer articulate, focused tone with surprising clarity.
- • Hexa Mid system provides exceptional tonal shaping flexibility for any genre.
- • Japanese craftsmanship ensures impeccable build quality and long-term reliability.
CONS
- • Mahogany body contributes to a noticeably heavier overall instrument.
- • Ovangkol top, while beautiful, can be prone to minor hairline cracking over time.
- • The extensive EQ options may be overwhelming for less experienced players.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Ovangkol top
Neck Material
5-Piece Maple/Walnut
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Nordstrand Big Single Coils (neck & bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34.02 in)
Frets
24 Medium
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nordstrand pickups offer a more refined and articulate tone with a wider dynamic range, often preferred by players seeking a more vintage or modern, detailed sound.
Like most flat finishes, it's relatively soft and will show fingerprints and minor scratches more readily than gloss finishes; proper care and a good polish are recommended.
It allows for six distinct mid-frequency points to be selected, offering incredibly precise tonal shaping beyond the standard 3-band EQ, letting you dial in a very specific, tailored sound.
