Ibanez SR5506-MHF Mocha Flat Prestige

An SR Designed for the Stage: The Soundgear Spirit in a 6-String Version

The SR series (Soundgear) is known for performance-oriented instruments: ergonomics, access to treble, and modern electronics to suit various contexts. The SR5506 follows this philosophy with refined craftsmanship (ovangkol top on African mahogany body) and a clearly versatile approach, suitable for both studio and stage, thanks to precise mid control and easy playability along the entire neck.

Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?

The Ibanez SR5506 targets intermediate to advanced bassists seeking a comfortable 6-string capable of covering chords, solo playing, and deep bass lines. It excels in contemporary music styles (fusion, modern metal, prog, gospel, funk, RnB), whenever a solid low end, clear highs, and reactive dynamics are needed. The mid control and bypass also facilitate switching from a "mix-ready" sound to a rawer tone depending on the amp or DI used.

The Sound

The combination of ovangkol top and African mahogany body provides a warm foundation, with rich resonance and nice density in the low mids. The S-TECH roasted neck promotes balanced attack and generous sustain while enhancing stability. The Nordstrand Big Single pickups deliver a powerful, full-bodied single-coil character with clarity and bite-ideal for cutting through a mix without losing definition. The Sonitech 3-band preamp, paired with the Hexa Mid system (two banks, six mid frequencies in total), allows precise sculpting of the bass's presence: scooped mids for slap, boosted for rock/prog, or centered for clear fingerstyle presence. The push/pull bypass adds a quick option to revert to a more passive tone.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For transport, the recommended Ibanez IBB724-BK gig bag is the preferred choice. For string replacement, you can stick with the original set D'Addario EXL165+ in gauges .032/.130, perfectly suited for the factory setup and tuning.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Nbrs of frets	24
Left handed	No	Body	Mahogany
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Active
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Natural
Top	Ovangkol	Finishing	Matt
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Hardware	Gold

Type	6-string electric bass	Thickness at 12th fret (d)	0.91" / 23 mm
Back and body	African mahogany	Radius	19.69" / 500 mmR
Neck type	Atlas-6 HP	Markers	Luminlay side dots
Construction	5-piece S-TECH maple/walnut neck	Tuners	Gotoh
Inlays	oval mother-of-pearl and abalone	Bridge	MR5S
Frets	medium	String spacing	0.65" / 16.6 mm
Fret finish	Prestige fret edge treatment	Hardware color	gold
Number of frets	24	Neck pickup	Nordstrand Big Single covered with wood (passive)
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Bridge pickup	Nordstrand Big Single covered with wood (passive)
Nut width (a)	2.13" / 54 mm	Equalizer	Ibanez Sonitech Preamp EQ 3-band with push/pull EQ bypass
Width at 24th fret (b)	3.27" / 83 mm	Mid control	3-way Mid frequency switch with Hexa Mid system
Thickness at 1st fret (c)	0.77" / 19.5 mm