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Pick up the SR Standard 5-string electric bass, and you'll quickly discover that Ibanez didn't sacrifice quality to bring you a value-packed instrument. The experience of playing the SR Standard 5-string is much like that of Ibanez's higher-end SR Series models, thanks to the SR Standard 5-string's sleek 5-piece maple/walnut neck and comfortable arched nyatoh body topped with highly figured poplar burl. A pair of Ibanez PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups packs a phenomenal punch, while the 3-band EQ with Power Tap creates a vast array of sound-shaping possibilities. Whether you're a beginning bassist eyeing your first quality instrument or a pro who needs a reliable backup, the Ibanez SR Standard 5-string is an outstanding value.





Acclaimed SR feel





Ibanez's SR line of electric bass guitars has long been considered one of the most comfortable instruments for players who appreciate sleek lines and fast playability. The SR Standard body boasts that iconic, sculpted shape that seems to naturally hug your body without ever getting in the way of your performance. The SR neck features a narrow nut and thin contour, aiding in quick string skipping and moving up and down the fretboard with ease. Trust Sweetwater: you'll love the feel of the SR Standard 5-string bass!





Sonically versatile electronics





The electronics onboard the SR Standard 5-string deliver a huge palette of bass tone. Ibanez outfitted their SR Standard 5-string electric bass guitars with an active 3-band preamp that also features a 3-way Power Tap switch. These electronics harness the power of the bass's PowerSpan Dual Coil neck and bridge pickups, while adding plenty of tone-shifting options. The Power Tap switch changes between humbucking and single-coil performance, plus a blend of the two to further extend the SR Standard 5-string's tonal range.





Ibanez: a brief history





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 began 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 stopped producing derivative instruments and began manufacturing the innovative original guitar and bass designs that the company is now known for. Ibanez is also famous for its effect pedals, most notably the Tube Screamer. Sweetwater is proud to offer to you such a fine line of distinguished musical instruments.





Ibanez SR Standard 5-string Electric Bass Guitar Features:


A value-packed instrument with fast playability and broad tonal range


Sleekly contoured nyatoh body with highly figured poplar burl top


5-piece maple/walnut bolt-on neck with SR4 profile


Jatoba fingerboard with 24 medium frets


PowerSpan Dual Coil neck and bridge pickups


Active 3-band EQ and Power Tap nail a wide range of tones


Accu-cast B500 bridge provides solid intonation and adjustable string spacing


Elegant gold hardware