Ibanez SRD905F-BTL
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SRD905F-BTL
Product Info
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The SRD905F-BTL is a seriously refined fretless bass, built for players who want expressive slides and a vintage-inspired tone. The Nordstrand pickups and active EQ give you a huge range of sounds, while the Panga Panga fingerboard offers a unique feel. This is ideal for session players, jazz bassists, and anyone looking to add a sophisticated voice to their arsenal.
Product Description
- Ibanez SRD905F-BTL
- Fretless 5-String Electric Bass
- Fretless
- SR Series
- Body: Okoume
- Top: Exotic maple
- 5-Piece bolt-on neck: Maple / Walnut
- Fingerboard: Panga Panga
- Off-set Abalone Dot and luminescent Side Dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
- Plastic nut
- Pickups: 2 Nordstrand Big Break Humbuckers (neck and bridge)
- Active Ibanez 2-Band EQ
- Active tone control for piezo system
- 2 Volume controls
- Piezo volume
- bass
- treble and piezo tone controls
- AeroSilk MR5 bridge
- Black Ibanez machine heads
- Strings: DAddario ECB81-5 Flatwound .045
- .065
- .080
- .100
- .132
- Finish: Matt Polyurethane
- Colour: Brown Topaz Burst Low Gloss
PROS
- • Nordstrand Big Break pickups deliver a warm, articulate, and powerful tone.
- • Panga Panga fingerboard offers a unique feel and a slightly softer playing surface.
- • Active 2-band EQ and piezo controls provide extensive tonal shaping options.
- • Okoume/Maple body construction balances weight and delivers a resonant, pleasing tone.
CONS
- • The fretless design demands precise technique and careful intonation.
- • The bolt-on neck, while stable, might not offer the same sustain as a set-neck.
- • The finish, while attractive, is prone to fingerprints and smudging.
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Key Features
Body Material
Okoume with Exotic Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple / Walnut (5-Piece)
Fingerboard
Panga Panga
Pickups
Nordstrand Big Break Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
Fretless
Strings
D’Addario ECB81-5 Flatwound (.045, .065, .080, .100, .132)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated – varies by individual instrument)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The piezo system adds a bright, acoustic dimension, and the controls let you blend it with the humbucker's warmth, adding clarity and definition.
Yes, Panga Panga is generally smoother and slightly softer, offering a different tactile feel that some players find easier for fretless playing, requiring a slight adjustment in technique.
The AeroSilk bridge and careful construction contribute to excellent intonation, but meticulous setup is still crucial for optimal fretless accuracy.
