Ibanez SR650E Electric Bass

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Loaded with a pair of Nordstrand CND pickups in a PJ configuration, this Ibanez SR650E offers a modern alternative to bassists seeking a classic sound.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Ash body Strong, snappy responsive tone
Jatoba fretboard Strong midrange presence and punch
Nordstrand CND Pickups Passive; present and punchy tone
3-band EQ Control bass, midrange and treble individually

For 30 years the SR has given bass players a modern alternative. As its popularity has expanded, the iconic series continues to excite with its smooth, fast neck, lightweight body and perfectly matched electronics.

The Ibanez SR650E features an Ash body which offers superior tonal clarity and attack. The thin, sturdy, and stable Jatoba / Walnut neck offers superior playability when combined with the extended neck joint, making the upper frets easily accessible. This SR650E boasts the highly-respected Nordstrand CND pickups in a classic P / J combination. This is a versatile setup that is indispensable for the working musician. From the P-style pickup, a killer P tone: deep and wide with a ton of punch. The single-coil bridge J pickup delivers the classic J players sound. The flexibility of the preamp permits a massive modern sound that can accommodate everything from slap solos to slick R&B or raging metal. The Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ is equipped with a 3-way mid-frequency switch which enables precise tonal control (250 Hz, 450 Hz, and 700 Hz) and an EQ bypass switch for passive-only operation. When the EQ bypass is activated, the treble tone control knob becomes the global tone control for the passive circuit.

The B500 Bridge has adjustable saddles for string spacing adjustments, answering every bassist's individual string spacing demands, no matter what playing style. The saddles can be adjusted + / -1.5mm. The neck end adjustment allows you to tweak the neck read more easily. The SR Series continues to satisfy the vast needs of bass players, exciting them with the SR's smooth and fast neck, lightweight body and perfectly matched electronics. read less

- Neck: SR4 5pc Jatoba / Walnut
- Number of Frets: 24
- Body: Ash
- Fretboard: Jatoba fretboard w / Abalone oval inlay
- Frets: Medium
- Strings: D'Addario
- Pickups:
-- Nordstrand CND P neck pickup
-- Nordstrand CND J bridge pickup
- Electronics:
-- Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ
-- EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot), 3-way
-- Mid frequency switch
- Bridge: Accu-cast B500 bridge (19mm string spacing)
- Hardware: Black matte

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 5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted March 22, 2020 by Brian W in Akron, OH

"Amazing Bass"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I love this bass! The finish is gorgeous, the neck is very comfortable and playable. The Nordstrand pickups sound great, I am a fan of the p/j pickup configuration, so this is perfect for me, I've owned this bass for around 6 months now and I absolutely love it! Buy one, you'll love it too!

Musical Style:

Rock and Metal
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