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Ibanez SR505 5-string - Sapphire Blue Flat

5-string Electric Bass with Mahogany Body, 5-pc Jatoba/Bubinga Neck, Jabota Fingerboard, and Bartolini Pickups - Sapphire Blue Flat
Item ID: SR505SBF
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Ibanez SR505 5-string - Sapphire Blue Flat
Ibanez SR505 5-string - Sapphire Blue Flat
Ibanez SR505 5-string - Sapphire Blue Flat

5-string That Looks as Great as It Sounds

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If you're looking to purchase a superb bass guitar that will likely last you a lifetime, look no further than the SR Series from Ibanez. Available in 4-, 5- and 6-string versions, the SR500 basses combine classic good looks with outstanding tonewoods. The 5-piece wenge and bubinga necks are the thinnest and fastest in their class, while the dual Bartolini pickups and 3-band EQ deliver the kind of monster tone usually associated with custom-built instruments that cost a small fortune!

As ergonomic as it is attractive

This is unquestionably one of the best-looking bass guitars around Sweetwater, but it's also surprisingly lightweight with a superbly balanced, comfortably contoured mahogany body. Most other manufacturers charge extra for such premium appointments, but like all Ibanez instruments, the SR505 is an exceptional value. This is a bass guitar that plays every bit as great as it looks!

Ibanez's popular SR neck profile

The Ibanez SR505 sports one of the most playable necks in its class — even for a 5-string! You start with an amazingly thin 5-piece jatoba and bubinga neck that's perfectly matched with the SR5 Prestige bolt-on design. The nut is also thinner than you'll find on almost any production instrument. You won't believe just how fast this neck plays and how effortlessly you can access the upper frets. The jabota fingerboard offers a strong, tight sound and an attractive appearance with a long grain pattern and abalone oval inlays.

Bartolini electronics

While the SR505 is unquestionably a great-looking instrument that plays like a dream, you also want your bass to deliver earthshaking lows and crystal-clear highs. That's no problem thanks to the specially designed Bartolini MK1-5 neck and bridge pickups that are matched to the Bartolini EQB-IIIS 3-band EQ circuitry. This combination allows you to quickly dial in your perfect bass sound regardless of your individual style and preference. From roadhouse blues to jazz fusion, the SR505 delivers superb tone every time!

Ibanez SR505 5-string Electric Bass Features:

  • Comfortable, punchy, and great-playing 5-string bass
  • Warm-sounding mahogany body
  • 5-piece jatoba/bubinga is incredibly stable
  • 2 high-quality Bartolini MK1-5 pickups (neck and bridge)
  • Versatile custom Ibanez preamp system

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Offer applies only to single-receipt qualifying purchases. No interest will be charged on the promo balance if you pay it off, in full, within the promo period. If you do not, interest will be charged on the promo balance from the purchase date. The required minimum monthly payments may or may not pay off the promo balance before the end of the promo period, depending on purchase amount, promo length and payment allocation. Regular account terms apply to non-promo purchases and, after promo period ends, to the promo balance. New Accounts as of 07/31/2025: Purchase APR is 34.99%. Penalty APR is 39.99%. Min Interest Charge is $2. Existing cardholders: See your credit card agreement terms. Subject to credit approval.

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