Ibanez SRD905 5-String Bass – Cosmic Blue Starburst Low Gloss
Semi-Hollow Innovation with Extended 30-Fret Expression
The Ibanez SRD905 is a striking fusion of modern craftsmanship and expressive design, combining the familiar Soundgear feel with a unique semi-hollow construction and a 30-fret neck for unparalleled upper-register access. As part of the adventurous Bass Workshop series, this instrument opens the door to new sonic textures – pairing magnetic punch with upright-inspired resonance for a tone that sits beautifully in both contemporary and experimental music.
Refined Tonewoods and Playability
Its 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck provides excellent stability, brightness and attack, complemented by a bound Panga Panga fretboard known for tight lows, focused mids and articulate highs. Medium frets ensure clean intonation across the instrument’s extended range. The combination of an Exotic Maple top and an Okoume body delivers a balanced acoustic response – bright, powerful and enriched by the natural airiness of its semi-hollow chambering.
Hybrid Power: Nordstrand Big Break + AeroSilk Piezo
At the heart of the SRD905 is a hybrid pickup system combining Nordstrand Big Break magnetic pickups with the AeroSilk Piezo bridge. The Big Break units deliver aggressive, full-bodied punch with single-coil clarity and noiseless performance, while the AeroSilk system adds upright-like acoustic character, breathiness and dynamic warmth. The integrated 2-band EQ with dedicated Piezo tone shaping allows seamless blending of both systems, making this bass exceptionally versatile for jazz, fusion, modern rock, and expressive solo work.
Key Features
- Semi-hollow SR design for airy, resonant tonal character
- 30-fret neck for extended melodic and soloing possibilities
- Nordstrand Big Break pickups with powerful, aggressive voicing
- AeroSilk Piezo system for upright-style warmth and articulation
- 2-band EQ with independent Piezo volume and tone control
- Exotic Maple top with Okoume body
- AeroSilk MR5 bridge engineered to enhance Piezo response
- Luminescent side dots for excellent visibility on dark stages
Ideal For
- Players who want magnetic punch with added acoustic depth
- Soloists and melodic bassists who benefit from upper-register access
- Fusion, jazz, experimental and progressive musicians
- Studio players seeking wide tonal variety from a single instrument
- Performers looking for a lightweight, expressive semi-hollow feel
- Bassists exploring upright-inspired textures without switching instruments
