Ibanez - SR505A MHL

If you feel that your bass lines lack foundation, the fifth string of the Ibanez SR505A MHL provides that missing dimension. This low B is not a simple addition, but a natural extension of your register. It's there, powerful and defined, ready to support the most complex chords or dig a deep groove in a mix.

Clarity is essential on five strings. That's where the choice of materials comes in. The okoume body, combined with the rosewood fingerboard, produces a balanced acoustic spectrum. The okoume adds a natural brilliance that avoids confusion in the bass, while the rosewood sharpens the focus of the midrange. Each note retains its identity, from the lowest to the highest.

You control this clarity with shocking precision. Bartolini BH2 passive pickups, renowned for their smooth, progressive response, transmit a rich, dynamic signal. The Ibanez Custom three-band active preamp takes over from there. Its mid-frequency selector is an invaluable tool: use it to add bite to a slap or to deepen a more vintage sound. The bypass takes you back to the authentic warmth of the passive with one click.

Playability on a wider neck (45 mm at the saddle) is intuitive. The 16.5 mm spacing means you can make precise adjustments without tiring. The neck is made from impressively stable torrefied maple and walnut, ensuring that this playing feel remains the same come rain or shine. For the fusion, progressive metal or contemporary jazz bassist, this is the tool that transforms an idea into sonic reality.