Ibanez SRMS805L-DTW Multi-Scale Left Handed 5-String Bass, Deep Twilight

The Ibanez SRMS805L redefines modern bass design with its innovative multi-scale layout, delivering superior comfort and tonal clarity. At first glance, the angled frets may seem unusual, but within minutes of playing, the ergonomic benefits become obvious. By equalising string tension across the neck, the SRMS805L produces a more open, responsive tone while enhancing playability. Built as part of the Ibanez Bass Workshop series, this instrument pushes boundaries with cutting-edge construction, premium tonewoods, and professional electronics—perfect for players exploring new sonic landscapes.

Main Features

• 5pc Jatoba/Walnut neck – Provides tonal clarity, strength, and superior attack.
• Panga Panga fretboard – Beautifully grained wood with tight lows, strong mids, and sharp high-end response.
• Medium frets – Improve note accuracy and smooth playability.
• Poplar Burl top / Okoume body – Combines striking aesthetics with bright, solid tonal character.
• Bartolini® BH2 pickups – Deliver tight low end, punchy mids, and smooth articulation with excellent string-to-string balance.
• Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ – Flexible tone-shaping with innovative mid-frequency boost/cut options.
• MR5S bridge – Adjustable saddles for variable string spacing (+/- 1.5mm) to suit personal playing styles.
• EQ bypass switch – Switch between active EQ and passive mode, with passive global tone control via the treble knob.
• 3-way Mid frequency switch – Choose from three mid-frequency settings for greater tonal versatility.

Special Features

• Multi-scale design – Enhances tonal balance and string tension, producing a more open, lively sound. Ergonomically aligned frets improve comfort and hand positioning for faster, smoother playability.

Ibanez SRMS805LSpecifications

• Neck type: SRMS5 for Multi Scale 5pc Jatoba/Walnut neck
• Top/back/body: Poplar Burl top Okoume body
• Fretboard: Bound Panga Panga fretboard Acrylic special inlay
• Fret: Medium frets
• Number of frets: 24
• Bridge: MR5S bridge
• String space: 16.5mm
• Neck pickup: Bartolini® BH2 neck pickup Passive
• Bridge pickup: Bartolini® BH2 bridge pickup Passive
• Equalizer: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ with EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot) & 3-way Mid frequency switch
• Factory tuning: 1G,2D,3A,4E,5B
• Strings: D'Addario® EXL170-5SL
• String gauge: .045/.065/.080/.100/.130
• Hardware colour: Black

Neck Dimensions

• Scale: 901.7mm/35.5" - 864.0mm/34.0"
• Width: 45mm at NUT
• Width: 68mm at 24F
• Thickness: 19.5mm at 1F
• Thickness: 23mm at 12F
• Radius: 305mm