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Ibanez Bass Workshop SRC6MS 6-string Multi-Scale Bass Guitar - Black Stained Burst Low Gloss

6-string Multi-scale Electric Bass Guitar with Okoume Body, Jatoba/Walnut Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Black Stained Burst Low Gloss
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A 6-string Bass for the Seasoned Musician

The Ibanez Bass Workshop SRC6MS is built from an exciting blend of tonewoods. An okoume body delivers a light, bright tone with an articulate high end and tight low end. A 5-piece jatoba/walnut neck makes a fine tonal complement while supplying excellent comfort and stability. The SRC6MS's multi-scale rosewood fingerboard offers optimal tension and playability. Experience superior intonation and vibration transference, thanks to a Mono-Rail bridge. A duo of Bartolini BH2 dual-coil pickups yields incredible depth and clarity, a 3-band EQ allows for further sonic sculpting, and a 3-way midrange switch rounds out the SRC6MS's controls. To top it all off, the Bass Workshop SRC6MS features black hardware for a sleek, eye-catching look.

Better comfort, tension, and tone

Multi-scale frets are an exciting new trend in high-end bass guitar design. They yield a longer scale on the bass side of the instrument and a shorter scale on the treble side, offering you better intonation and more consistent tension and attack from string to string. And while getting used to them may look like it will be quite an undertaking, Sweetwater bassists insist that it's a very natural transition. And the better intonation, consistent string tension, and more open tone far outweigh any difference from other basses.

Bartolini BH2 pickups deliver full and balanced tone

Bartolini BH2 pickups maintain a superb balance between the Bass Workshop SRC6MS's clarity and depth. They provide complexity and warmth in the mids and low-end depth that won't wash out. Long-blade pole pieces allow these dual-coil pickups to offer hum-free single-coil-style character and consistency. When you want to sculpt your SRC6MS's tone, just reach for the 3-band EQ. This active equalizer delivers wide frequency-range adjustments on each band. There's also a balance control to dial in just the right amount of each pickup. Whether you want round R&B throb or responsive thumb-technique punch, the SRC6MS delivers.

Mono-Rail bridge for ultimate string isolation

The Mono-Rail bridge installed on the Bass Workshop SRC6MS solves the issue of too much string cross-talk some other basses struggle with. When you play a string, sympathetic vibrations can set the other strings into motion. But by separating the bridge into independent "mini bridges," the Mono-Rail maximizes vibration transfer without interference from the other strings. Ibanez goes so far as to call the Mono-Rail, "the ultimate bridge for bass string isolation." Each bridge is independently and securely locked down to the body for maximum vibration transfer without interference.

Ibanez Bass Workshop SRC6MS 6-string Multi-Scale Bass Guitar Features:

  • Okoume body delivers a light, bright tone with an articulate high end and tight low end
  • 5-piece jatoba/walnut neck makes a fine tonal complement and supplies excellent comfort and stability
  • Multi-scale rosewood fingerboard offers optimal tension and playability
  • Mono-Rail bridge ensures complete string isolation and maximum sustain per string
  • Bartolini BH2 dual-coil pickups deliver clear and open mids with deep and punchy lows
  • Shape your tone with an active 3-band EQ, complete with balancer for added versatility

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Tech Specs

  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Bass Workshop
  • Color: Black Stained Burst
  • Body Material: Okoume
  • Body Finish: Satin Polyurethane
  • Neck Material: 5-piece Jatoba/Walnut
  • Neck Shape: SRC6
  • Neck Joint: Bolt-on
  • Radius: 15.748"
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Offset Abalone Dots
  • Number of Frets: 24
  • Scale Length: 28.5"-30"
  • Scale Length Type: Multi-scale
  • Nut Width: 1.653"
  • Nut Material: Plastic
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Mono-rail
  • Tuners: Ibanez Machine Heads
  • Neck Pickup: Bartolini BH2 Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup: Bartolini BH2 Humbucker
  • Controls: 1 x volume, 1 x balancer, 3-band active EQ
  • Strings: .024-.084
  • Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: SRC6MSBLL

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Rated 4.5/5

Does SRC6MS chugs?

Yes, it is. But there's a nuance
If you find this guitar because you need something to play some low stuff between Drop E and depths of hell (Hi, Loathe), so you're at the right place.
First of all, all the promos says, that it's a bass. And it's true: all the electronics is 100% for bass. But the funny thing is that if you turn the "EQ Bypass switch" off - magically bass-VI become a baritone guitar which could make some nasty low-tuned noises. And the problem is that it's extremely non-obvious.
From the perspective of quality: Frets are smooth, neck is comfortable, switches work pretty good, etc etc.
As a lazy guitar player who tired of 27" guitars with spaghetti-080strings in Drop E I totally satisfied. As a lazy bassist who don't want switch Bass VI and go to take my bass from other side of the room I totally satisfied too.
P.S. Special thanks to YouTube channel "ArnoldPlaysGuitar" for explaining switch-trick and David John Levy for recommending me this guitar after one of Unprocessed's shows.
Rated 5/5

An absolute JOY to play!

I recieved this bass today, played it for a few hours, and took it straight to my gig. I had an absolute blast using it! As a straight-up electric bass, it sounds great! Throaty, clear bottom, crisp top end, and enough tweakable mids to dial in all kinds of goodness. I used a pick and my fingers and both techniques were easily fascilitated. Palm muting with the pick yielded some old-school Carol Kaye sweetness! Thrwoing in some triads and full chords was the icing on the cake. Thank you, Sweetwater, as always, for sending a bass that was battle-ready right out of the box. I will be adding this instrument to my go-to gig machines. I'd give it 6 Stars, if I could!
Rated 5/5

So good I bought 2!

I see these as short scale basses. Added a low B and this thing slays!

I bought 2 of these from Sweetwater and defretted one of them and it sounds fantastic! Highly recommended!
Music background: Pro Guitarist. Not so pro bassist.
Rated 5/5

Most fun I've had in years. (Ibanez Bass Workshop SRC6MS Bass Guitar 6-string Multi-scale Electric Bass Guitar)

One strum of an open D chord and I knew this was an awesome instrument. The Multi-Scale strings are very natural to play. The electronics provide a variety of tones. If you are a bass player looking to have a lot of fun, this is a great bass. It can function as a short scale bass that can also play some leads and chords. This a great bass for smaller hands.
Music background: Enthusiast
Rated 5/5

Multi-Scale Rocks

I love this bass! The tone and feel of this instrument is outstanding. I've played the Fender Bass VI and I prefer how this bass plays and sounds. I've been buying from Sweetwater for over 15 years and they have never let me down and Ibanez and Sweetwater seem to me to be a no-brainer.
Music background: Bass player
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