Ibanez SR1205 Premium Electric Bass (5-String)

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EQB-IIISC 3-band EQs, USA Nordstrand Big Single pickups, and Mono-Rail IV bridge combine to give this bass exquisite playability and professional sound.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Mahogany body with ovangkol top Resonant and refined tone with excellent sustain
Nordstrand Big Single pickups Crisp and clear bass tone
EQB-IIISC 3-band EQ Bypassable EQ with midrange frequency notch
Mono-Rail IV bridge Allows strings to vibrate fully, no interference

Boutique-quality tonewoods, hot-rodded electronics, and huge, aggressive tone -- that's what you get with the 5-string Ibanez SR1205 Premium electric bass. The SR1205 treats your ears and eyes with USA Nordstrand Big Single pickups, EQB-IIISC three-band EQ, mid-frequency and EQ bypass switches, a Mono-Rail IV bridge with locking saddles, a five-piece wenge/bubinga neck with KTS Titanium Reinforcement rods, a rosewood fretboard with abalone oval inlays, an ovangkol-topped mahogany body, and posh gold hardware to top it off. Plus, this baddie's fifth string will give you more low end to shake your fans to their very core.

Attractive Ovangkol-Topped Mahogany Body

Resting comfortably against your front is your SR1205's rich ovangkol-topped mahogany body. An African cousin of rosewood, ovangkol adds a nice breadth of midrange to your playing, while its cool grain pattern exudes class. Meanwhile, the SR1205's mahogany body really brings out the middle and lower end tones of your notes. Together, these tonewoods deliver a very rich and dark color that you'll love through and through.

Slick Five-Piece Wenge/Bubinga Neck

The Ibanez SR1205's snug and comfy 5-piece wenge/bubinga neck adds a pleasant brightness and punch to your licks and grooves. Playability is the name of the game here, thanks to the SR1205's smooth rosewood fretboard with attractive abalone oval inlays and 24 medium frets with premium fret edge treatment. KTS Titanium reinforcement rods provide longer read more intonation and ultimate stability, so every note makes its way seamlessly from your axe's neck to its body in smooth and uninterrupted fashion.

Nordstrand "Big Single" 5 Neck and Bridge Pickups

A pair of Nordstrand "Big Single" 5 pickups do this bass sonic justice, taking in its full-bodied tone and projecting every inch with plenty of presence. With this pair of single-coils, you won't find any low end mud in your signal, no matter how low you go.

Three-band EQ and Bypass Switches

The tone controls on this baby will give you a lot of sound-shaping power. You have bass, mid, and treble EQ controls, as well as two bypass switches -- one for your EQ, and the other for your mid frequency settings. The sonic spectrum the SR1205 yields is virtually limitless.

Stable Mono-Rail IV Bridge with Locking Saddles

To hold your game down, the SR1205 boasts a Mono-Rail IV bridge with locking saddles. Your strings will hold intonation for longer periods, and your whole notes will resonate in lasting sustain, which is perfect for pauses or holds. You'll be able to keep your mind focused on your playing and not your intonation, thanks to the hardware on your Ibanez SR1205!

Features:

- Ovangkol-topped mahogany body
- Five-piece wenge/bubinga neck
- Rosewood fretboard with abalone oval inlays
- 24 medium frets with premium fret edge treatment
- KTS Titanium reinforcement rods
- Gold hardware
- Secure Mono-Rail IV bridge with locking saddles
- Nordstrand "Big Single" 5 neck and bridge pickups
- EQB-IIISC three-band EQ
- Mid-frequency and EQ bypass switches
- Black Tusq XL nut
- Gig bag included

Shoulder this Ibanez Premium bass, and get the breadth of bass tone you've always been looking for.
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- Neck Type: Atlas-5 5pc Wenge/Bubinga neck w/KTS TITANIUM rods
- Body: Ovangkol top/Mahogany body
- Fretboard: Rosewood fretboard w/Abalone oval inlay
- Fret: Medium frets w/Premium fret edge treatment
- Number of Frets: 24
- Bridge: Mono-rail IV bridge
- Neck pu: Nordstrand "Big Single" 5 neck pu (Passive)
- Bridge pu: Nordstrand "Big Single" 5 bridge pu (Passive)
- Equalizer: EQB-IIISC 3-band eq w/Eq bypass switch & Mid frequency switch
- Nut: BLACK TUSQ XL nut
- Hardware Color: Gold
- Gig bag included

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-669-8262
Web: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/support/

Ibanez SR1205 Premium Bass, 5 String

The Ibanez SR1205E SR Premium Bass is designed with high-end features while maintaining affordability. The Ibanez Premium factory provides the same award winning quality shown in the Prestige line. SR Premium is the standard for the serious professional musician.

Features

- Made by Ibanez Premium factory for great attention to detail
- USA Nordstrand Big Single pickups provide huge, full, loud, and aggressive single-coil tone
- EQB-IIISC 3-band EQ, with Mid frequency switch and eq bypass switch, gives you a world of possibilities in tone
- Mono-Rail IV bridge with locking saddles allows each string to vibrate fully with no interference from the other strings
- Includes special gig bag

MonoRail Bridge

The Mono-Rail Bridge is the ultimate in string isolation for bass. Each saddle is independently and securely locked down to the body for maximum vibration transfer and no interference. One screw controls the height of each saddle for easy adjustment.

Pickups

Nordstrand pickups provide the clear sound characteristic of single coil pickups, while the large body gives players a powerful and aggressive tone for a wide range of bass tones, great for any style of music.

Neck

The 5 piece Wenge/Bubinga neck is also bolstered with KTS Titanium Reinforcement rods inside for added strength.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (5 ratings)
Submitted June 30, 2014 by William Craft in Slidell, LA

"I have Giged it Extensively"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I own it and have used it in many live situations. Small clubs in the French Quarter of New Orleans To the the many outdoor festivals we have here,and all I can say is this bass can Taylor on demand any sound you need or desire. It's loud and punchy but if you want bypass it. I play through a pair of Peavy SP4 cabs with a sp118 sub powered by Crown XTI 6200 on mains and Crown XLI 3500 on Sub. Pre Amp and EQ are my secret though! But AWSOME bass and worth every cent the neck is so thin SLICK and lightning fast. And for once you can really rip the upper frets like its a joke.But Honestly,no matter your style of music it can get the tone you need. And the strings are razor close with no buzz anywhere on the fretboard.Buy it...Only complaint mine came looking a little more "Orange" colored than brown that I expected from the pictures but its not that bad.

Musical Background:

32 Years Active and Working

Musical Style:

Rock Jazz Fusion Metal Contemporary experimental improvisation
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