Ibanez SR505ALMHL Mahogany Brown Burst
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Essential Information About the Ibanez SR505AL Bass
- Legendary SR Comfort: 5-piece Roasted Maple/Walnut neck that is fast, stable, and resistant to climate variations.
- Okoumé Body for a bright attack, present mids, and excellent responsiveness.
- Versatile Electronics: 2 Bartolini BH2 pickups, Ibanez 3-band EQ, 3-position mid selector, and passive mode with tone control.
- MR5S Bridge with adjustable spacing (+/- 1.5 mm), ideal for adapting to slap, fingerstyle, or pick playing.
In the SR Lineage: Three Decades of Modern Ergonomics
Born to offer a modern alternative to traditional basses, the SR series has established itself with its slim body, impeccable balance, and electronics designed for both stage and studio. The SR505AL continues this legacy with contemporary materials (Roasted Maple) and craftsmanship focused on playing speed and precision.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
The SR505AL is suitable for intermediate to expert bassists seeking an agile and reliable 5-string. Its wide tonal palette effortlessly covers funk, rock, pop, modern metal, and gospel, with definition that facilitates both deep lines and technical parts.
Sound
The Bartolini BH2 deliver tight lows, punchy mids, and silky highs. Combined with the okoumé body, they offer a natural blend of clarity and warmth. The Ibanez 3-band EQ allows quick and musical adjustments, while the 3-position mid-frequency selector expands tonal colors (round groove, mix-friendly presence, or sharp attack). The EQ bypass turns the treble knob into a passive tone control for a more organic voice. The 34" scale length ensures optimized sustain and low B string tension.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the most out of this 5-string, choose a 34" long scale string set (typical gauges 45-130), a 34" electric bass gig bag or case designed for slim SR-style bodies, and a comfort strap 5 to 8 cm wide. These accessories are compatible with most 5-string basses with a standard 34" scale length.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | Yes | Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Strings | Steel | Nbrs of frets | 24 |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Color | Brown |
| Format | SR (thin and ergonomic body) | Tuners | Ibanez |
| Wood | okoumé | Pickups | 2x Bartolini BH2 (humbuckers, neck and bridge) |
| Type | bolt-on, 5-piece Roasted Maple/Walnut | Controls | master volume, pickup balance, 3-band EQ (bass/mid/treble) |
| Radius | 12" / 305 mm | Mid selector | 3 positions |
| Frets | 24, Medium | Configuration | 5 strings |
| Scale length | 34" / 864 mm | Strap buttons | standard |
| Nut width | 45 mm / 1.77" | Recommended strings | 5-string long scale 34" (e.g., 45-130) |
| Bridge | MR5S, standard spacing 16.5 mm adjustable +/- 1.5 mm | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez SR505ALMHL available in a left-handed version?
This bass is designed for left-handed players and features a 5-string configuration with a 34-inch (864 mm) scale length.
What pickups does this 5-string bass have?
Two Bartolini BH2 humbuckers are installed in the neck and bridge positions. Their output combines tight lows with defined mids.
How does the SR505ALMHL's electronics work?
The electronics include a master volume, pickup balance, and a 3-band EQ. A 3-position mid selector allows changing the frequency focus. The EQ bypass assigns the treble control a passive tone function.
What is the string spacing at the bridge?
The MR5S bridge offers a standard spacing of 16.5 mm, adjustable by plus or minus 1.5 mm.
What strings should be chosen for this Ibanez 5-string?
Long scale 5-string strings for 34-inch scale length are recommended, for example in a 45-130 gauge. The thin okoumé body fits a 34-inch electric bass gig bag or case sized for the SR body format.
