For 30 years the SR has given bass players a modern alternative. With its continued popularity, Ibanez is constantly endeavoring to answer the wider needs of a variety of players, at a variety of budgets. But no matter what the specs, the heart is the same-SR continues to excite with its smooth, fast neck, lightweight body, and perfectly matched electronics.
Ibanez j.custom guitars are manufactured by an elite group of highly skilled luthiers trained in producing instruments of uncompromised quality. The j.custom designation represents every advance in design and technology Ibanez has developed over the decades: the best woods, neck, fret treatments, in-demand pickup, and top-quality hardware. Each is masterfully crafted to the highest standards to ensure unparalleled sound, maximum playability and exquisite beauty.
The Atlas HP 5pc Maple/Purpleheart neck provides tonal clarity and superior attack.
Ebony produces tight lows and mid range with a strong attack in the high end and features a quick response and rich sustain.
Medium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes.
The Maple top sonically enriches the response while picking. The Honduras Mahogany body has a superb body resonance and enriches mid-low end.
Nordstrand™ ”Big Single” cram a meaty a single coil into a soapbar-style pickup, producing a full-bodied, powerful, aggressive tonal texture, while still retaining the clarity that's characteristic of single coil pickups. The pickups' beautiful wood cover imbues this bass guitar with an exotic appearance.
The Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ is our latest refinement on the concept of simple, straightforward, no-nonsense EQ control. The Boost and Cut for the Mid Control are each centered on slightly different frequencies, an innovation that delivers a preset range of the most favorable bass tones.
Gotoh® machine heads provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy.
The MR5S bridge has adjustable saddles for variable string spacing by +/- 1.5mm, answering every bassist’s specific string spacing needs.
The EQ bypass control offers precision tonal adjustments, including a switch to choose passive-only operation. When the EQ bypass is activated, the treble tone control knob becomes the global tone control for the passive circuit.
The 3-way Mid frequency switch allows players to choose from 3 Mid Frequency options and provides great tonal variety.
Ibanez Hardshell case gives extreme protection for your beloved instrument.