Essential Information About the Ibanez SR505AL Bass
- Legendary SR Comfort: 5-piece Roasted Maple/Walnut neck that is fast, stable, and resistant to climate variations.
- Okoumé Body for a bright attack, present mids, and excellent responsiveness.
- Versatile Electronics: 2 Bartolini BH2 pickups, Ibanez 3-band EQ, 3-position mid selector, and passive mode with tone control.
- MR5S Bridge with adjustable spacing (+/- 1.5 mm), ideal for adapting to slap, fingerstyle, or pick playing.
In the SR Lineage: Three Decades of Modern Ergonomics
Born to offer a modern alternative to traditional basses, the SR series has established itself with its slim body, impeccable balance, and electronics designed for both stage and studio. The SR505AL continues this legacy with contemporary materials (Roasted Maple) and craftsmanship focused on playing speed and precision.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
The SR505AL is suitable for
intermediate to expert bassists seeking an agile and reliable 5-string. Its wide tonal palette effortlessly covers funk, rock, pop, modern metal, and gospel, with definition that facilitates both deep lines and technical parts.
Sound
The
Bartolini BH2 deliver tight lows, punchy mids, and silky highs. Combined with the
okoumé body, they offer a natural blend of clarity and warmth. The
Ibanez 3-band EQ allows quick and musical adjustments, while the
3-position mid-frequency selector expands tonal colors (round groove, mix-friendly presence, or sharp attack). The
EQ bypass turns the treble knob into a passive tone control for a more organic voice. The 34" scale length ensures optimized sustain and low B string tension.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the most out of this 5-string, choose a
34" long scale string set (typical gauges 45-130), a
34" electric bass gig bag or case designed for slim SR-style bodies, and a
comfort strap 5 to 8 cm wide. These accessories are compatible with most 5-string basses with a standard 34" scale length.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Format: SR (thin and ergonomic body)
- Wood: okoumé
Neck
- Type: bolt-on, 5-piece Roasted Maple/Walnut
- Fingerboard: rosewood
- Radius: 12" / 305 mm
- Frets: 24, Medium
- Scale length: 34" / 864 mm
- Nut width: 45 mm / 1.77"
Hardware
- Bridge: MR5S, standard spacing 16.5 mm adjustable +/- 1.5 mm
- Tuners: Ibanez
Electronics
- Pickups: 2x Bartolini BH2 (humbuckers, neck and bridge)
- Controls: master volume, pickup balance, 3-band EQ (bass/mid/treble)
- Mid selector: 3 positions
- EQ bypass switch (passive tone on treble knob in passive mode)
Miscellaneous
- Configuration: 5 strings
- Strap buttons: standard
- Recommended strings: 5-string long scale 34" (e.g., 45-130)
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