Ibanez - SR1325SB Premium IVF

If you've had enough of muddy-sounding five-string basses with unstable necks, so have we. The Ibanez SR1325SB Premium IVF solves these problems head-on. Its Atlas neck incorporates KTS titanium reinforcement bars. This doesn't just sound like a spec sheet, it's a guarantee that your tuning won't get out of whack between the living room and the stage.

The sound is another story. The combination of a sandblasted ash top and an African mahogany body is no accident. Mahogany provides the fundamental warmth, the backbone of your audio. Ash, on the other hand, provides the definition and attack that break through in a mix. It's a direct response to the need for clarity on the often neglected B string!

Nordstrand Big Break pickups are passive. Why is this an argument? Because they preserve the organic dynamics of your playing, without the compression sometimes imposed by active pickups. The result is an honest, responsive and very quiet signal. The Ibanez 3-band active preamp is there to sculpt this signal, not create it from scratch. The bypass gives you that authenticity with a click.

With 16.5mm spacing at the MR5S bridge, playing comfort is undeniable. It gives you precise control without straining your posture. This is a bass built to last, for long sessions in the studio or on tour. It doesn't slow you down. It follows you. It's simply a smarter tool for demanding playing, of course, in the hands of a talented bassist!