banez SRF705 Portamento 5-String Fretless Bass – Brown Burst Flat
A Fretless Bass Designed for Expressive, Upright-Inspired Tone
The Ibanez SRF705 "Portamento" takes the modern fretless bass to new creative territory. Featuring an extended 30-fret Panga Panga fingerboard, this instrument pushes past the limits of traditional designs, giving bassists access to upper-range notes normally found only on upright basses. Combined with its AeroSilk piezo system, the Portamento offers a uniquely airy, acoustic-inspired character that blends the warmth of a hollow body with the precision of a solid-body design.
Smooth, Responsive Feel with Neck-Through Power
A 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck-through construction ensures long, even sustain and exceptional note definition, while the Panga Panga fretboard provides tight lows, focused mids and crisp highs. The Okoume wing body keeps the instrument lightweight yet tonally rich, making extended playing sessions comfortable whether live, in the studio or practising at home.
Magnetic + Piezo Versatility for Unlimited Expression
The combination of Bartolini MK-1 magnetic pickups and the AeroSilk piezo system gives the SRF705 an enormous tonal palette. From articulate, modern bass tones to woody, upright-style textures, this hybrid system opens the door to new expressive possibilities. The Ibanez 2-band EQ with dedicated piezo controls lets you refine your sound with excellent precision, shaping both magnetic and acoustic-like voices for any genre.
Key Features
- 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck-through for sustain and stability
- Panga Panga fretboard offering tight lows and sharp high-end attack
- Fretless design with 30-fret range for extended melodic exploration
- Lightweight Okoume wing body for bright, solid response
- Bartolini MK-1 pickups plus AeroSilk piezo for magnetic and upright-style tones
- Ibanez 2-band EQ with piezo tone control
- Custom AeroSilk bridge for optimal piezo performance
Who This Bass Is For
- Players seeking a modern fretless bass with upright-influenced tonal options
- Jazz, fusion, ambient, experimental and session musicians
- Bassists who need extended register access beyond standard fretless designs
- Artists looking for both magnetic punch and acoustic-style nuance
- Studio players requiring wide tonal versatility
