Ibanez SDGB1 Steve DiGiorgio Signature 5-String Fretless Bass – Dark Moss Burst
Built for Extreme Versatility and Professional Performance
Designed in collaboration with one of metal’s most respected bassists, the Ibanez SDGB1 combines the precision of the BTB platform with cutting-edge electronics and a neck engineered for speed, clarity and sustain. Whether you’re navigating aggressive metal lines, exploring expressive fretless phrasing or cutting through in modern fusion, this signature model delivers the explosive definition and smooth tonal flexibility required by demanding players.
Neck-Through Power, Fretless Expression
A 9-piece Maple/Bubinga/Panga Panga neck provides outstanding rigidity and sustain, reinforced with graphite rods for true long-term stability. Its fretless Ebonol fingerboard offers a tight, bright attack and a smooth, glass-like response ideal for gliding vibrato, slides and articulate phrasing. With neck-through construction, upper-register access and resonance are exceptional.
Massive Tone with Total Sculpting Control
Nordstrand Big Single pickups deliver bold, full-bodied single-coil character with aggressive punch while retaining detailed clarity. Paired with the Vari-Mid 3-band EQ—complete with a sweepable mid frequency—you can shape everything from snarling metal grind to warm, rounded passive tones thanks to the onboard EQ bypass. Mono-Rail V bridge saddles ensure maximum note definition and string isolation across all five strings.
Key Features
- 9-piece Maple/Bubinga/Panga Panga neck with graphite reinforcement
- Neck-through construction for exceptional sustain and upper-fret access
- Nordstrand Big Single pickups for powerful, articulate tone
- Vari-Mid 3-band EQ with selectable mid frequency
- Passive mode with dedicated tone control
- Fretless Ebonol fingerboard for expressive, smooth performance
- Mono-Rail V bridge for ultimate string isolation
- Flamed Maple top with Ash/Okoume wings in Dark Moss Burst
Ideal For
- Professional bassists needing wide tonal versatility across genres
- Metal players seeking articulate, aggressive fretless tones
- Studio musicians requiring precision and a broad EQ range
- Players exploring fretless expressiveness with modern clarity
- Bassists who prefer neck-through sustain and rock-solid stability
- Fans of Steve DiGiorgio’s tone and playing philosophy
