For decades, the SR series has offered bassists a modern alternative and continues to impress with its enduring popularity. Ibanez continuously responds to the diverse requirements of different types of players and budgets – but regardless of the features, the characteristic core remains the same: a smooth, fast neck, a lightweight body, and electronics that are perfectly matched. The five-piece neck, made of roasted maple and walnut, is heat-treated for high stability, durability, and moisture resistance. It is complemented by a rosewood fingerboard that impresses with its balanced, mid-focused sound. Medium-sized frets support precise intonation, while the okoume body delivers a bright, solid basic sound. The Nordstrand™ Big Break pickups provide a powerful, aggressive yet clear tone texture, maintaining the characteristic single-coil sound without noise. The Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band tone control offers a particularly musical frequency spectrum, as the boost and cut of the midrange control are tuned to slightly different frequencies. The MR5S bridge with variable string spacing adjustment meets individual playing needs, while the EQ bypass with passive tone control provides additional flexibility. The instrument is rounded off by a 3-way mid-frequency switch that offers a wide range of tones, underscoring the versatility that has always characterized the SR series. Specifications SeriesSR Number of strings5 ColorMidnight Arctic Ocean Matte BodyOkoume Body finishSatin Polyurethane Neck5pc Roasted Maple/Walnut Scale (inch)34 Scale (mm)864 Neck typeSR5 Neck thickness (1st fret, mm)19,5 Neck thickness (12th fret, mm)21,5 Neck finishSatin Polyurethane Neck jointBolt-on NutPlastic Nut width (mm)45 End width (mm)68 FretboardRosewood Fretboard radius (mm)305 InlayAbalone oval Number of frets24 Fret typeMedium Neck pickupNordstrand™ Big Break Bridge pickupNordstrand™ Big Break Pickup typeActive EQIbanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ Controls, pickup selector1 Volume, 1 Balancer, Bass, Middle, Treble Other switchesEQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot), 3-way Mid frequency switch BridgeMR5S String spacing (mm)16,5 Machine headsIbanez machine heads Hardware colorBlack String gauges (from top to bottom).045/.065/.085/.105/.130 Tuning (from top to bottom)1G,2D,3A,4E,5B Made inINDONESIA Recommended caseMB300C Recommended bagIBB540-BK Other item(s) includedHex wrench