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Key Features
The Ibanez SR500A is a modern four-string bass designed for players who want speed, comfort and tonal flexibility without unnecessary complexity. Part of the long-running SR family, it delivers the sleek feel and lightweight balance the series is known for, making it a reliable choice for rehearsals, recording and regular gigging.
A 5-piece roasted maple and walnut neck improves stability and resists changes caused by temperature or humidity, while the rosewood fretboard offers a smooth feel and balanced response. An okoume body keeps the weight down and adds a clear, solid voice. Bartolini BH2 pickups are paired with a versatile 3-band EQ, giving you everything from warm supportive tones to modern punch and clarity. Finished in Mahogany Brown Burst Low Gloss, the SR500A is a dependable workhorse bass built for everyday performance.
Product Ref: 360249
The SR500A continues the SR tradition of slim necks, lightweight bodies and effortless playability. Its compact design and comfortable contours make it easy to play for extended periods, whether you’re rehearsing, tracking in the studio or performing live. The bass sits naturally against the body and remains well balanced on a strap, reducing fatigue over long sessions. The fast neck profile encourages smooth movement across the fretboard, supporting both fingerstyle precision and more aggressive techniques without ever feeling restrictive or cumbersome.
The 5-piece roasted maple and walnut neck is heat treated to improve stability, durability and resistance to environmental changes. This construction helps the neck stay consistent over time, even with regular gigging or travel between different climates. Medium frets provide a familiar, comfortable feel that supports accurate intonation and controlled bends, while the rosewood fretboard delivers a balanced tonal response with a focused midrange. Together, this combination offers a dependable playing feel that remains comfortable across the entire neck.
Bartolini BH2 pickups offer a tight low end, strong midrange presence and a smooth overall response that works well in both live and studio settings. Their dual-coil design ensures balanced output across all strings, helping notes stay clear and defined even with heavier EQ shaping. The custom 3-band EQ keeps control simple and musical, allowing quick adjustments on the fly. A 3-way mid frequency switch adds further flexibility, making it easy to tailor your tone to suit different genres, bands or mix situations.
The MR5S bridge features adjustable saddles that let you fine-tune string spacing to suit your playing style, whether you prefer tight spacing for speed or a wider feel for fingerstyle control. An EQ bypass switch gives you instant access to a passive-style signal, with the treble control acting as a global tone control when bypassed. Combined with reliable hardware and a durable low gloss finish, the SR500A is built as a dependable, no-nonsense bass designed to handle regular rehearsals, sessions and gigging without fuss.