Ibanez SR500A-MHL Bass Guitar, Mahogany Brown Burst Low Gloss
Classic SR Feel with Modern Enhancements
The Ibanez SR500A-MHL delivers the iconic SR series experience with upgraded materials and refined electronics, making it an excellent choice for bassists seeking versatility and comfort. Finished in a sophisticated Mahogany Brown Burst Low Gloss, this model combines understated aesthetics with professional performance.
Its lightweight Okoume body produces a clear, balanced tone with strong resonance, ideal for a wide range of musical styles from funk to rock and beyond.
Stability, Comfort and Tonal Flexibility
The 5-piece roasted maple and walnut neck ensures excellent stability and durability, with enhanced resistance to humidity and temperature changes. This makes it a reliable choice for gigging musicians and frequent travellers.
A rosewood fretboard provides a warm tonal character with focused mids, while medium frets offer precise note articulation. Equipped with Bartolini® BH2 pickups, the SR500A delivers a tight low-end response, punchy midrange, and smooth highs with excellent clarity across all registers.
The Ibanez Custom 3-band EQ, along with a 3-way mid frequency switch and EQ bypass function, provides extensive tonal shaping, allowing seamless switching between active and passive sounds.
Key Features
- 5pc roasted maple/walnut neck for enhanced stability
- Rosewood fretboard with warm, balanced tone
- Lightweight Okoume body for comfort and resonance
- Bartolini® BH2 pickups for punchy, articulate sound
- Ibanez Custom 3-band EQ with EQ bypass and mid frequency switch
- MR5S bridge with adjustable string spacing (+/- 1.5mm)
Who Is This For?
- Intermediate to advanced players seeking reliability and tone
- Gigging musicians needing lightweight comfort
- Studio players requiring versatile tonal control
- Bassists looking for a modern workhorse instrument
Specifications
- Product Type: Electric Bass Guitar
- Series: SR
- Number of Strings: 4
- Body: Okoume
- Neck: 5pc Roasted Maple/Walnut
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Frets: Medium
- Electronics: Ibanez Custom 3-band EQ
- Pickup Configuration: Bartolini® BH2 (neck & bridge)
- Bridge: MR5S (adjustable spacing +/- 1.5mm)
- Controls: Volume, Balance, Bass, Mid, Treble, EQ bypass, Mid frequency switch
- Finish: Mahogany Brown Burst Low Gloss
