Description
For over 30 years, the Ibanez SR series has set the standard as a modern favourite for bass players. The SR605E delivers the signature ergonomic design with a fast, smooth neck and lightweight ash body, tailored for effortless playability. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or progressing player, this bass offers premium features and versatility at an accessible price point.
Main Features
- SR5 5-piece Maple/Walnut Neck: Combines stability and comfort with a slim profile for quick, precise fretting.
- Ash Body: Lightweight for extended playing comfort and balanced tonal warmth.
- Rosewood Fretboard: Provides a well-rounded tone with focused midrange clarity and smooth playability.
- Nordstrand™ Big Break Pickups: Soapbar-style pickups with split coil design deliver a powerful, full-bodied sound with single-coil clarity and noiseless performance.
- Accu-cast B305 Bridge: Adjustable saddles offer variable string spacing ±1.5mm to suit your playing style.
- Ibanez Custom 3-band EQ: Includes EQ bypass switch and 3-way mid frequency switch for precise tonal shaping and a passive mode with global tone control on the treble pot.
- Black Hardware: Sleek and durable, enhancing the instrument’s modern aesthetic.
Specifications
- Neck Type: SR5 5pc Maple/Walnut
- Body: Ash
- Fretboard: Rosewood with Abalone oval inlays
- Frets: 24 medium jumbo
- Scale Length: 864mm / 34"
- Nut Width: 45mm
- Width at 24th Fret: 68mm
- Neck Thickness: 19.5mm at 1st fret, 21.5mm at 12th fret
- Radius: 305mm
- Bridge: Accu-cast B305 with adjustable string spacing (16.5mm standard)
- Pickups: Nordstrand™ Big Break (neck and bridge, passive)
- Equaliser: Ibanez Custom 3-band EQ with bypass and mid frequency switch
- Nut: Plastic
- Hardware Colour: Black
Experience the blend of ergonomic design, superior electronics, and tonal versatility that has kept the SR series at the forefront of bass innovation for decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What makes Nordstrand™ Big Break pickups unique?
They combine a split coil design in a soapbar pickup, delivering a full, powerful tone with the clarity of single coils and noiseless operation—ideal for versatile bass sounds.
➤ Can I adjust the string spacing on the SR605E?
Yes, the Accu-cast B305 bridge allows variable string spacing adjustment by ±1.5mm to suit your playing preference.
➤ Does the EQ offer passive mode?
Yes, the Ibanez Custom 3-band EQ includes an EQ bypass switch that activates a passive mode with global tone control on the treble pot for straightforward tonal shaping.
➤ What is the neck profile like on this bass?
The SR5 5-piece maple/walnut neck is slim and smooth, designed for fast playing and ergonomic comfort during long sessions.
➤ Is this bass suitable for beginners?
Absolutely, the SR605E balances professional features with approachable playability, making it ideal for players at various skill levels.
Delivery
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DHL who generally provide a two-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12.99
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £35 (calculated at checkout).
Order this item before 2pm we will despatch it on the same day
Warranty Information
Ibanez Warranty Information: 1 year
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time. For full please visit the manufacturer's website here.
3 years warranty for VIP members
