Precision, Performance, Playability, and Prestige
Precision, performance, and playability — these are the cornerstones of the design philosophy behind Ibanez SR Prestige bass guitars. At Sweetwater, we're fortunate to get our hands on the finest instruments that come to market, and we can confidently say that Ibanez SR Prestige basses deliver on all three counts — and then some. Take the Prestige SR5500. With its deep cutaways that let you freely access the highest register, this instrument’s lightweight, sleekly contoured body fits you like a glove, and the neck — well, let’s just say that SR Prestige necks are justifiably famous for their high-speed maneuverability. And the electronics are equally impressive. Blending old-world Japanese craftsmanship with high-tech manufacturing techniques, this Ibanez SR Prestige bass is a playable work of art — and a wise investment that will pay dividends every time you take the stage or enter the studio.
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Massive tone from Nordstrand pickups
With its “super-packed” coil, the Big Single is considered by Nordstrand to be the tonal giant of its pickup offerings. Ibanez spec’d a pair of these aggressive-sounding single-coil monsters for the SR Prestige. In addition, you have the powerful sound-shaping capabilities of Ibanez’s Sonitech preamp. This custom preamp ensures a strong and clear signal that drives long cable runs and complex effects chains, but it also includes an active 3-band EQ that gives you control over boost/cut for bass, mid, and high frequencies, plus a mid-frequency switch to fine-tune your midrange. Along with a master volume and pickup blend control, this instrument’s superb electronics let you quickly dial the perfect tone for any occasion. Fingers, thumb, or pick — the Ibanez SR Prestige has you covered.
Ibanez: guitar and bass powerhouse
Ibanez’s obsessive attention to detail has made the company a global guitar and bass powerhouse, but it didn’t happen overnight. Ibanez began its life in 1908 as the Hoshino Gakki company in Nagoya, Japan. However, the company didn’t get into the guitar business until 1929, when it started importing Salvador Ibanez guitars from Spain. In 1935, Hoshino Gakki began building Spanish acoustic guitars under the “Ibanez Salvador” name, which was later shortened to Ibanez. Although Ibanez started manufacturing electric guitars in 1957, the company was relatively unknown in the West until the 1960s, when it started producing guitars based on American designs. By the late 1970s, Ibanez began manufacturing the innovative, original guitar and bass designs that the company is now known for. The company is also famous for its effect pedals, most notably the Tube Screamer. Sweetwater is proud to offer you such a fine line of distinguished musical instruments.
Ibanez Prestige SR5500 Features:
- 4-string electric bass guitar with active electronics
- Sleekly contoured solid ovangkol body, satin poly finish
- Atlas-4 HP 5-piece S-Tech bolt-on maple/walnut neck, oil finish
- Rosewood fingerboard with MOP/abalone oval inlays
- 2 Nordstrand Big Single pickups, wood-covered
- Ibanez Sonitech preamp; 3-band EQ with bypass switch
- 3-way mid-frequency switch with Hexa Mid system
- Meticulously crafted in Japan
