Ibanez bass guitar SR505E-BAB

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The Ibanez SR505E-BAB is a premium 5-string bass in the SR (Soundgear) Standard series, designed for players who want a lightweight, fast-playing instrument with versatile active electronics.

Specifications

• Body: Okoume
• Neck: 5-piece Jatoba/Walnut bolt-on (SR5 profile)
• Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Frets: 24 Medium
• Nut Width: 45 mm
• Bridge: Accu-cast B505 (16.5 mm string spacing)
• Pickups: 2 × Bartolini BH2 passive humbuckers
• Electronics: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band active EQ
  • EQ bypass switch
  • 3-way mid-frequency selector
  • Passive treble control when EQ is bypassed
• Hardware: Black
• Finish: BAB – Black Aurora Burst (gloss)

Features

• Slim, comfortable SR5 neck for fast playing.
• Lightweight, well-balanced Okoume body.
• Bartolini BH2 pickups provide a deep, focused sound with strong low end.
• Active 3-band EQ offers extensive tonal shaping, while EQ bypass gives a passive mode for a more traditional sound.
• Excellent upper-fret access thanks to the sculpted neck joint.

Factory Setup

• Strings: .045 / .065 / .085 / .105 / .130
• Standard Tuning: B–E–A–D–G
• Finish Color: Black Aurora Burst (BAB)

Community Feedback

Owners frequently praise the SR505E for its comfortable neck, low weight, and versatile electronics. Some players feel the Bartolini BH2 pickups have a darker or "warmer" character than other pickup types, while others appreciate that full, modern tone.