{"product_id":"ibanez-sr500a-ltd-edition-transparent-gray-flat-436294","title":"SR500A LTD Edition Transparent Gray Flat","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEssential Information About the Ibanez SR500A LTD Edition Transparent Gray Flat Bass\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-fast SR neck\u003c\/strong\u003e: thin 5-piece roasted maple\/walnut profile for excellent stability and immediate playing comfort.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBartolini BH2 pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e: tight low end, punchy mids, and consistent string-to-string response thanks to the \"blade\" pole pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighly flexible active electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3-band EQ + 3-position mid frequency switch + EQ bypass for passive mode.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight okoumé body\u003c\/strong\u003e: sharp attack, good balance, and a sober, modern \"Transparent Gray Flat\" look.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAn LTD Edition That Extends the SR DNA: Modernity, Comfort, and Versatility\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003eFor decades, the SR series has established itself as the modern alternative for bassists seeking an ergonomic, fast instrument ready for both stage and studio. This SR500A in \u003cstrong\u003eLTD Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e follows this logic: a bass with a clean design, crafted to keep up with current styles while retaining what defines the SR signature - \u003cstrong\u003ea smooth neck\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ean easy-to-carry body\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eperfectly calibrated electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e to shape sound without hassle.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho and What For: A 4-String Designed for Stage, Home Studio, and Rehearsals\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003eWith its stable luthiery and comprehensive electronics, this Ibanez is especially aimed at \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to advanced\u003c\/strong\u003e bassists who want a responsive instrument capable of covering many registers effortlessly. It suits styles where precision and definition are essential: \u003cstrong\u003emodern rock\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emetal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efunk\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epop\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egospel\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003efusion\u003c\/strong\u003e. The long scale length provides solid low-end support, and the rosewood fingerboard helps maintain a musical and balanced tone even when pushing the EQ.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003eThe MR5S bridge allows string spacing adjustment, a real plus if you alternate fingerstyle, pick, and slap playing, or if you're searching for your ideal right-hand feel. Add to that 24 frets: you have plenty of room for melodic lines, solo phrases, and higher-register harmonies.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePrecise and Shapable Tone: BH2 + 3-Band EQ + Customizable Mids\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003eThe sonic heart of this SR500A is the pair of \u003cstrong\u003eBartolini BH2 pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their character is marked by a \u003cstrong\u003etight low end\u003c\/strong\u003e (useful for clarity in dense mixes), \u003cstrong\u003epresent mids\u003c\/strong\u003e to highlight attack, and a smooth response that avoids unnecessary harshness. The dual-coil design and blade-type pole pieces widen the magnetic field, resulting in very pleasant \u003cstrong\u003estring-to-string consistency\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially if your right-hand dynamics vary greatly.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to be straightforward: volume, pickup balance, then bass\/mid\/treble. The highlight is the midrange control: boost and cut are centered on slightly different frequencies, providing more \"musical\" and easy-to-dial-in corrections. Thanks to the \u003cstrong\u003e3-position mid frequency switch\u003c\/strong\u003e, you choose the area to emphasize: scoop for a bright slap sound, push to cut through in rock, or balance for a clean, defined studio tone.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003eNeed simplicity or reliability on stage? The \u003cstrong\u003eEQ bypass\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you switch to \u003cstrong\u003epassive mode\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this setup, the treble pot becomes a \u003cstrong\u003emaster tone control\u003c\/strong\u003e: ideal for instantly softening the high end or continuing to play while staying in passive circuitry.\u003cbr \/\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Compatible Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eD'Addario EXL165 string set\u003c\/strong\u003e with gauges \u003cstrong\u003e.045\/.065\/.085\/.105\u003c\/strong\u003e matches the intended setup perfectly and is a safe choice to maintain original balance and response. 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