Ibanez SR500ALMHL Mahogany Brown Burst

Essential Information About the Ibanez SR500AL Bass

• Legendary SR Comfort: fast, stable, and lightweight 5-piece roasted maple/walnut neck for long sessions without fatigue.


• Ultra-versatile Electronics: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band preamp with bypass and 3-position mid-frequency selector.


• Modern and Precise Sound: two Bartolini BH2 pickups delivering tight lows, present mids, and even string-to-string response.


• MR5S Bridge: adjustable saddles allowing string spacing adjustment by plus or minus 1.5 mm according to your preference.

A Contemporary Reference in the SR Family

For decades, the SR series has embodied Ibanez's "modern" bass: refined ergonomics, lightweight design, and electronics designed for both stage and studio. The SR500AL continues this tradition by combining contemporary woods and advanced electronics, resulting in a reliable and inspiring instrument for everyday use.

For Which Bassist and Styles?

Designed for intermediate to expert bassists seeking a responsive 5-string, the SR500AL excels in rock, funk, pop, fusion, metal, and gospel. The slim neck favors fast playing techniques (fingerstyle, slap, tapping), while the 3-band EQ and passive mode allow tone shaping for both live performance and recording.

The Sound

The okoumé body provides firm lows, defined mids, and clear highs, ideal for cutting through the mix without harshness. The rosewood fingerboard focuses the mids for a full and singing tone. The two Bartolini BH2 humbuckers deliver a clear attack, consistent response across all strings, and generous sustain. The 3-band preamp, equipped with a 3-position mid-frequency selector, offers a wide palette: from modern punch to vintage warmth via the EQ bypass, where the treble knob becomes a passive master tone control.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

• 5-string "long scale" 34" bass strings (recommended gauges 45-130) for optimal tension/power balance.
• Comfortable strap with secure strap locks for stage use.
• Chromatic tuner and quality instrument cable to preserve signal clarity.

Technical specifications

Left handed	Yes	Nbr of strings	4
Strings	Steel	Color	Brown

Wood	okoumé	Tuners	oil-bath
Format	ergonomic SR, manageable weight	Strap buttons	standard
Construction	5-piece roasted maple / walnut, slim profile	Pickups	2 x Bartolini BH2 (dual-coil)
Key	rosewood	Preamp	Ibanez Custom Electronics, 3-band active EQ
Radius	12" / 305 mm	Controls	master volume, pickup blend, bass, middle, treble
Frets	24, Medium type	Switches	EQ bypass (passive tone on the treble potentiometer in passive mode), 3-way mid-frequency selector
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Tuning	standard 5-string (B-E-A-D-G)
Nut width	45 mm / 1.77"	Finishing and case	unspecified
Bridge	Ibanez MR5S, adjustable saddles (string spacing adjustment of plus or minus 1.5 mm)