Ibanez SRA505 5-String Electric Bass

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Ibanez SRA505 5-String Electric Bass, Black Berry
Ibanez SRA505 5-String Electric Bass, Black Berry
zZounds Gear Experts Say...
The 500 series features beautiful quilted maple tops, with EQB-3C 3-band EQ.

Introducing the SRA505, our newest, affordable addition to the SR line. We forged the "Slim & Fast" of the SR with the "Heavy Bottom" of the SRX and got a new monster. The EMG(R) HZ pickups are onboard, for smoother attack and a flatter high end. From classic rock to heavy metal, these pickups perform. The SR505 features beautiful quilted maple tops, with a EQB-3C 3-band EQ. The SRA505 is the perfect answer for players who want heavy sound (all the way down to low B or below) without the heavy price.

Features
- SRA basses feature contoured arched tops with flat-back bodies.

- SRA500s include the EQB-IIIC 3-band EQ, with bass, mid and treble boost/cut controls, along with main balancer and volume knobs.

- The EMG(R) HZ pickups on the SRA500s offer plenty of output with balanced tonality.

Specifications
Neck Material: 3-piece Maple

Neck Type: SRA5

Body: Mahogany body/ Quilted Maple top

Frets: Medium frets

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Inlay: Pearl dot inlay

Bridge: Accu-Cast B25 bridge

Neck Pickup: EMG(R) -40HZ

Bridge Pickup: EMG(R) -40HZ

EQ: EQB-IIIC (SRA)

Hardware Color: Chrome

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. (2 ratings)
Submitted April 17, 2010 by a customer from live.com

Ibanez SRA505 Bass Customer Review

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I love this bass and I would recommend it to anyone.
Sound
It has an active 3-band EQ that uses a 9-volt battery. I have read a lot of bad reviews about EMG HZ pickups but I like the sound of the bass. I like a low and thick sound when I play so I turn the low all the way up and the mids and highs all the way down and it gives me a boosted low sound. This bass has a great slap sound.
Features
It came with a Ibanez instrument cable and 2 wrenches for the bass.
Ease of Use
The action is really low, almost too low for my playing. I like the feel of the neck too.
Quality
I would actually rate the quality 9.8/10. I have never played a bad Ibanez guitar or bass. I played a cheap Ibanez GSR 100 bass before I upgraded to this and even that bass had excellent quality. But the B-string feels loose to me, but this is the first 5-string bass that I have spent a lot of time playing and I am not a bass expert.
Value
I paid $550 and it is worth it.
The Wow Factor
The Quilted Maple looks great.

Musical Background:

hobbyist

Musical Style:

Rock
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