Ibanez bass guitar SR500E-BM

Ibanez SR500E-BM Bass Guitar (Brown Mahogany)

Key specifications

• Body: Okoume
• Neck: 5-piece Jatoba/Walnut SR4 neck
• Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood (2021 onward; earlier models used Jatoba)
• Frets: 24 medium frets
• Nut Width: 38 mm
• Bridge: Accu-cast B500 with 19 mm string spacing
• Pickups: Dual Bartolini BH2 passive humbuckers
• Electronics:
  • Ibanez Custom 3-band active EQ
  • EQ bypass switch
  • Passive tone control when EQ is bypassed
  • 3-way mid-frequency selector (250 Hz / 450 Hz / 700 Hz)
• Hardware: Black
• Factory Strings: D'Addario EXL165 (.045–.105)
• Finish: Brown Mahogany (BM)

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Ibanez SR500E Bass Guitar

₹74,814•Suitable for intermediate players seeking versatile sound and build quality.

4.8

What it's known for

Pros

• Slim, fast SR neck that's comfortable for long sessions.
• Lightweight, well-balanced okoume body.
• Wide tonal range thanks to the Bartolini BH2 pickups and flexible 3-band EQ.
• Passive mode is useful if the battery dies during a performance.
• Excellent for rock, funk, metal, fusion, gospel, jazz, and modern pop.

Things to consider

• The BH2 pickups have a naturally warm, mid-focused character. Some players love this, while others replace them with Nordstrand or Aguilar pickups for a more open sound.

Typical price

Current listings place the SR500E around ₹74,800 in India, though pricing varies by retailer and availability.

Verdict

The SR500E-BM is one of the best value mid-range 4-string basses in the Ibanez Soundgear lineup. It offers:

• Professional-level playability
• High-quality Bartolini electronics
• Active/passive operation
• Lightweight construction
• A versatile sound suitable for studio and live performance