Ibanez bass guitar SR506E-BM

The Ibanez SR506E-BM is a 6-string bass from the Ibanez Soundgear (SR) Standard series. It is designed for players who want extended range while retaining the slim, ergonomic SR feel.

Key Specifications

• Finish: Brown Mahogany (BM)
• Strings: 6
• Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
• Body: Okoume
• Neck: 5-piece Jatoba/Walnut SR6 bolt-on
• Fingerboard: Rosewood (2021 onward) with Abalone oval inlays
• Frets: 24 Medium
• Nut Width: 54 mm
• Fingerboard Radius: 400 mm (15.75")
• Bridge: Accu-cast B506 with adjustable string spacing (16.5 mm)
• Factory Tuning: B–E–A–D–G–C
• Strings: D'Addario EXL165 + .032/.130 set

Electronics

• Pickups: Dual Bartolini BH2 passive humbuckers
• Preamp: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band active EQ
• Controls:
  • Master Volume
  • Pickup Balance
  • Bass
  • Mid
  • Treble
  • EQ Bypass (Active/Passive)
  • 3-way Mid Frequency Switch (250 Hz / 450 Hz / 700 Hz)

Tone

The SR506E offers:

• Tight, punchy low B string
• Clear and articulate high C string
• Balanced Bartolini BH2 pickups with strong mids
• Wide tonal flexibility thanks to the active EQ and passive bypass
• Excellent for jazz, fusion, progressive metal, gospel, fingerstyle, and solo bass.

Playability

• Slim SR neck profile makes a 6-string feel more comfortable than many competing models.
• Lightweight, contoured body reduces fatigue during long performances.
• Upper fret access is excellent due to the deep cutaways.

Approximate Price (India)

The SR506E-BM is currently listed at around ₹75,500–₹78,400, depending on the retailer and availability.

Pros

• Comfortable slim 6-string neck
• Versatile Bartolini BH2 pickups
• Active/passive switching
• Professional-grade hardware
• Excellent value for a mid-range 6-string bass

Cons

• No roasted maple neck (found on newer SR506A models)
• Some players prefer Nordstrand pickups for a brighter, more open sound
• Active EQ requires a 9V battery