Ibanez SRH500F SR Aerium Fretless Semi-Hollow Bass – Natural Brown Burst Flat
A Unique Semi-Hollow Fretless Bass with Airy Acoustic Character
The Ibanez SRH500F Aerium is an inspiring blend of modern SR ergonomics and warm, upright-style resonance. Unlike traditional hollow-body basses, the SRH concept focuses on delivering an acoustic feel within a sleek, lightweight and compact body design. Its 55mm-thick semi-hollow construction, paired with a Spruce top and Okoume body, creates a naturally open and expressive tone perfect for jazz, acoustic sets, world music, fusion and any genre that values nuance and warmth.
Smooth Fretless Expression with Premium Tonewoods
The 5-piece Jatoba/Walnut neck offers excellent clarity, stability and attack, while the bound Panga Panga fretboard delivers tight lows, articulate mids and a responsive top-end – ideal for fluid glissando and expressive fretless phrasing. The semi-hollow body design enhances sustain, acoustic resonance and dynamic sensitivity, giving the SRH500F a character all its own. A forearm contour adds comfort and elegance, making long performances a pleasure.
AeroSilk Piezo System for Upright-Style Depth
At the heart of the SRH500F’s voice is the AeroSilk piezo pickup system. Integrated into a Custom AeroSilk bridge with unique plastic saddles, it captures a beautifully airy, woody tone reminiscent of an upright bass. With an active piezo tone control, you can dial in everything from warm, mellow thump to bright, articulate acoustic definition – perfect for players seeking expressive alternatives to magnetic pickups.
Key Features
- Semi-hollow SRH body design for rich acoustic resonance
- 5-piece Jatoba/Walnut neck for clarity, strength and smooth playability
- Bound Panga Panga fretless fingerboard for articulate, expressive tone
- Spruce top with Okoume back and sides for open, dynamic sound
- AeroSilk piezo pickup for upright-inspired warmth and detail
- Active piezo tone control for nuanced shaping
- Custom AeroSilk bridge optimised for piezo response
- Natural Brown Burst Flat finish with stylish body contour
Who This Bass Is For
- Players seeking upright-style warmth in a modern, lightweight bass
- Jazz, fusion, folk, acoustic, ambient and world-music musicians
- Fretless players wanting enhanced resonance and expressive nuance
- Bassists who prefer airy, open tones over traditional magnetic punch
- Anyone wanting a unique, stylish and inspiring instrument – on stage or in the studio
