Ibanez bass guitar SR605E-BKT

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The Ibanez SR605E 5-String Electric Bass Guitar (BKT) is a mid-range professional 5-string bass in Ibanez's Soundgear (SR) series, designed for players who want a lightweight, fast-playing instrument with versatile modern tones.

Key Specifications

• Body: Ash
• Neck: 5-piece Jatoba/Walnut SR5 neck
• Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Frets: 24 Medium
• Nut Width: 45 mm
• Bridge: Ibanez Accu-cast B505 (16.5 mm string spacing)
• Hardware: Black
• Finish: BKT – Black Stained Burst

Electronics

• Pickups: 2 × Nordstrand Big Break passive humbuckers
• Preamp: Ibanez Custom 3-band EQ
• Controls:
  • Master Volume
  • Pickup Balance
  • Bass
  • Mid
  • Treble
  • EQ Bypass (Active/Passive)
  • 3-way Mid Frequency selector

Sound Character

The Nordstrand Big Break pickups produce:

• Tight, articulate low B string
• Clear, punchy mids
• Bright highs without harshness
• Excellent definition for slap, fingerstyle, pick, rock, metal, jazz, gospel, and fusion.

Playability

• Slim, comfortable SR neck
• Lightweight ash body
• Excellent upper-fret access
• Comfortable for long gigs and recording sessions.

Factory Strings

• D'Addario EXL165 + .130 B
• Gauges: .045 .065 .085 .105 .130

Pros

• Excellent Nordstrand pickups
• Active/passive operation
• Wide tonal versatility
• Lightweight and ergonomic
• High-quality fit and finish

Cons

• No gig bag included in most markets
• Black stained finish can show scratches more easily with heavy use
• Narrow 16.5 mm string spacing may not suit players who prefer wider spacing.