Ibanez bass guitar SR605E-CTF

The Ibanez SR605E-CTF is a premium 5-string bass in Ibanez's SR (Soundgear) series, designed for players who want a lightweight instrument with modern, versatile tones.

Key Specifications

• Finish: Cosmic Blue Starburst Flat (CTF)
• Strings: 5
• Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
• Body: Ash
• Neck: 5-piece Jatoba/Walnut (SR5 profile)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood with Abalone oval inlays
• Frets: 24 Medium
• Bridge: Accu-cast B505 (16.5 mm string spacing)
• Hardware: Black

Electronics

• Pickups: 2 × Nordstrand™ Big Break humbuckers
• Preamp: Ibanez Custom 3-band EQ
• Controls:
  • Volume
  • Balancer
  • Bass
  • Mid
  • Treble
• Switches:
  • Active/Passive EQ bypass
  • 3-way mid-frequency selector

Sound Character

The Nordstrand Big Break pickups produce:

• Tight, articulate low B string
• Punchy mids that cut through a mix
• Clear highs without excessive noise
• Excellent versatility for rock, metal, fusion, gospel, funk, and progressive music.

Weight & Playability

• Slim, fast SR neck that's comfortable for long playing sessions.
• Lightweight ash body compared to many other 5-string basses.
• Narrow 16.5 mm string spacing makes fast fingerstyle and technical playing easier.

Community Feedback

Bass players generally praise the SR605E for its comfortable neck, tonal flexibility, and strong value. Some players prefer the warmer character of the Bartolini-equipped SR505E for vintage-style sounds, while others favor the brighter, punchier Nordstrand pickups in the SR605E for modern genres. Trying both, if possible, is often recommended.