Ibanez SRFF805 Multi-Scale Electric Bass, 5-String

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With multi-scale frets designed to ergonomically conform to your hand position and optimize string tension, this unique bass will change the way you play.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
5-piece jatoba/bubinga neck Smooth feel; midrange bite
Fanned frets Enhanced tonality and string tension; ergonomic
Mono-Rail V bridge Allows strings to vibrate fully; great stability
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel

To the newcomer, the multi-scale concept may appear a bit unusual, but the biggest surprise may be how comfortable players become within a minute or two of playing the instrument. The different fret-to-bridge distances enhance tonality, creating a better-sounding bass. Previously, these instruments were only available from boutique bass builders, but now Ibanez is proud to introduce the SRFF805: a multi-scale bass at an affordable price.

The goal of the multi-scale system is to deliver the preferred tension on each string. The tension helps to create a more "alive", open tone. On the SRFF805, the scale length is 34" on the G-string side, expanding to 35.5 at the low B.

Although the multi-scale neck can appear intimidating and unnatural, nothing could be further from the truth. When looking down at the neck from the player's perspective, the exaggerated fret layout seems to almost disappear and actually feels quite normal. The slant of the multi-scale frets ergonomically coordinate with the way a players hand angles as it moves up and down the neck, facilitating quick, comfortable playing action.

The SRFF805 is a quality instrument designed for the experienced, seasoned musician. Its Ash body is attached to a 5-piece jatoba/bubinga SRFF5 neck with a rosewood fretboard, medium frets and custom multi-scale inlays. The Mono-Rail V Bridge is the perfect match for a multi-scale fret instrument, allowing for independent positioning of each strings "mini-bridge" section to providing read more excellent intonation and superior string vibration transference. Electronics include Bartolini BH1-5 pickups, for a full range warm punchy tone, and a 3-band EQ with bypass switch and mid-frequency switch for complete sonic control. read less

- Neck: SRFF5 5pc Jatoba/Bubinga neck
- Body: Ash
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Inlay: Custom Position Inlays for SRFF
- Frets: Medium
- Neck Pickup: Bartolini BH1
- Bridge Pickup: Bartolini BH1
- EQ: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ with EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot) & Mid frequency switch
- Bridge: Mono-rail V bridge
- Hardware color: Cosmo black

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

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (6 ratings)
Submitted May 21, 2015 by P Price in Smyrna, GA

"One word...AMAZING!!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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This is by far one of the best I've played. For the first time I can honestly say I have TOTAL tonal control straight from this bass. The bridge along with the fan frets makes this bass sing! Beautiful sustain and the B string is very clear. I'm a female bass players with smaller hands. There was a slight learning curve to the board but nothing that I wasn't able to work out within the first day of playing. If you are thinking about buying the bass, stop thinking, and do it!! You will not regret it. There were a few minor marks on the fret board that was barley noticeable and nothing that interfered with the sound or my playing. I emailed zZounds about the issue and within the hour they responded with a solution. Awesome buy, awesome customer service.

Musical Background:

Play professionally

Musical Style:

Gospel, R&B, Neo Soul, Funk, Blues
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