Description
The Ibanez SRMS805L bass guitar from the esteemed Ibanez Bass Workshop series offers a groundbreaking multi-scale design that redefines modern bass playing. With its ergonomic angled frets, this instrument balances string tension naturally across the neck, providing exceptional tonal clarity and responsiveness. The innovative layout enhances playability, making it easier to execute complex passages with smooth, comfortable hand positioning.
Crafted with premium tonewoods including a 5-piece Jatoba/Walnut neck and a striking Poplar Burl top over an Okoume body, this bass delivers a brilliant tone featuring tight lows, defined mids, and crisp highs. Equipped with Bartolini® BH2 pickups and Ibanez’s custom 3-band EQ, the SRMS805L offers versatile sound sculpting perfect for professional musicians aiming to explore new sonic dimensions.
Main Features
- Multi-scale neck design for balanced string tension and enhanced tonal openness
- 5-piece Jatoba/Walnut neck ensuring strength, tonal clarity, and superior attack
- Bound Panga Panga fretboard with acrylic special inlays, delivering tight lows and sharp highs
- Medium frets promoting accurate note articulation and fluid playability
- Poplar Burl top with Okoume body combining stunning aesthetics with bright, solid tone
- Bartolini® BH2 pickups offering punchy mids, deep lows, and smooth note definition
- Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ featuring an EQ bypass switch and three mid-frequency settings for tailored tonal control
- MR5S bridge with adjustable saddles allowing ±1.5mm of string spacing variation
- EQ bypass switch enabling seamless toggle between active EQ and passive tone control
Specifications
- Neck type: SRMS5 multi-scale 5pc Jatoba/Walnut
- Body: Poplar Burl top over Okoume
- Fretboard: Bound Panga Panga with acrylic special inlay
- Frets: 24 Medium
- Bridge: MR5S adjustable
- String spacing: 16.5mm
- Pickups: Bartolini® BH2 (Neck and Bridge, passive)
- Electronics: Ibanez Custom 3-band EQ with EQ bypass and 3-way mid-frequency switch
- Factory tuning: 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E, 5B
- Strings: D'Addario® EXL170-5SL (.045–.130 gauge)
- Hardware finish: Black
Neck Dimensions
- Scale length: 901.7mm (35.5") bass side / 864.0mm (34.0") treble side
- Nut width: 45mm
- Width at 24th fret: 68mm
- Thickness at 1st fret: 19.5mm
- Thickness at 12th fret: 23mm
- Radius: 305mm
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What is the advantage of the multi-scale design?
The multi-scale design balances string tension across the neck, creating a more open and responsive tone while providing superior comfort and ergonomic playability. This improves your overall performance experience, particularly for complex passages and fast playing.
➤ What kind of pickups does the SRMS805L use?
It features Bartolini® BH2 pickups in both neck and bridge positions, delivering tight lows, punchy mids, and smooth sound articulation with excellent string-to-string balance.
➤ Can I switch between active and passive tone modes?
Yes, the bass is equipped with an EQ bypass switch that allows you to toggle between active EQ mode and passive tone, providing versatile control via the treble knob in passive mode.
➤ What types of tone controls are available?
The SRMS805L offers a 3-band EQ with a 3-way mid-frequency switch, allowing you to boost or cut mid frequencies at different ranges for customised sound shaping.
➤ What is the build quality like?
Constructed with a 5-piece Jatoba/Walnut neck, a Poplar Burl top, and an Okoume body, the SRMS805L is built for durability, tonal clarity, and aesthetic appeal, ideal for professional musicians requiring reliability and high performance.
Delivery
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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.
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