Ibanez SR4500-DST SR Prestige Bass Guitar, Desert Sunset Burst

The Ibanez SR4500 Prestige redefines the legendary SR series through exceptional Japanese craftsmanship. Celebrated for over 30 years for its sleek, lightweight design and fast-playing necks, the SR series now reaches new heights with the Prestige line. Experience superior precision, performance, and playability with an instrument designed for professional bassists seeking ultimate tone and reliability.

Main Features

• Atlas HP 5-piece S-TECH Maple/Walnut neck
  Offers outstanding stability, durability, and moisture resistance thanks to advanced S-TECH roasting, delivering rich sustain and smooth playability.

• S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple fretboard
  Enhances attack and balance with increased sustain, ensuring a clear and dynamic sound.

• Medium frets with Prestige fret edge treatment
  Provide precise intonation and an exceptionally smooth playing feel.

• Ash body
  Produces a bright, resonant tone packed with sustain and clarity.

• Nordstrand™ Big Single pickups with wooden covers
  Deliver powerful, articulate single-coil tones with a distinctive aesthetic.

• Ibanez Sonitech Preamp 3-band EQ
  Features advanced Japanese circuitry, including two selectable mid-frequency banks, plus a passive tone control for versatile sound shaping.

• Gotoh® machine heads
  Ensure precise and reliable tuning stability.

• MR5S bridge
  Offers adjustable saddles with ±1.5mm string spacing for personalised string arrangement.

• EQ bypass switch (push/pull)
  Easily switch between active EQ and passive mode for flexible tonal options.

• 3-way Mid frequency switch with Hexa Mid system
  Unlock six selectable mid-frequency points, allowing for ultimate tonal flexibility.

• Luminlay side dots
  Glow-in-the-dark fret markers improve visibility on dimly lit stages.

• Hardshell case included
  Provides secure, premium protection for your instrument during transport.

Special Features

• Prestige Series – Crafted in Japan
  Combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge manufacturing for professional-grade quality and performance.

• Hexa Mid System
  Delivers unparalleled EQ flexibility with six selectable mid-frequency options to fine-tune your sound.

• Professional reliability
  Built to meet the demands of discerning bassists for road-ready, consistent performance.

Ibanez SR4500 Specifications

• Neck type: Atlas HP 5-piece S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple/Walnut
• Body: Ash
• Fretboard: S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple with Mother of Pearl & Abalone oval inlays
• Frets: 24 Medium frets with Prestige fret edge treatment
• Bridge: MR5S bridge with adjustable saddles
• String spacing: 19mm
• Pickups: Nordstrand™ Big Single (neck and bridge, wood covered, passive)
• Equaliser: Ibanez Sonitech Preamp 3-band EQ, EQ bypass (push/pull), 3-way Mid frequency switch with Hexa Mid system
• Factory tuning: G-D-A-E
• Strings: D’Addario® EXL165 (.045/.065/.085/.105)
• Nut: Graph Tech® BLACK TUSQ XL®
• Hardware colour: Gold

Neck Dimensions

• Scale length: 864mm / 34"
• Nut width: 38mm
• Width at 24th fret: 62mm
• Neck thickness: 19.5mm at 1st fret, 21.5mm at 12th fret
• Radius: 305mm

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