Ibanez SR500A-MHL

The Ibanez SR500A-MHL is a 4-string electric bass from the SR series, designed around Ibanez's slim, ergonomic Soundgear platform. It combines an Okoume body with a 5-piece Roasted Maple/Walnut SR4 neck, providing a comfortable playing feel and a balanced combination of warmth, clarity and responsiveness. The bass features a Rosewood fretboard with Abalone oval inlays, 24 medium frets and a 34" scale length, making it suitable for a wide range of playing styles. (Ibanez)

The SR500A-MHL uses a pair of Bartolini BH2 passive pickups in the neck and bridge positions. These are paired with Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ, an EQ bypass switch with passive tone functionality, and a 3-way Mid Frequency switch. This provides extensive control over bass, midrange and treble while allowing the player to switch to a passive-style tone when desired. (Ibanez)

The instrument features an MR5S bridge with 19 mm string spacing, black hardware and a Mahogany Brown Burst Low Gloss (MHL) finish. It uses D'Addario EXL165 strings and is factory tuned to standard bass tuning, G-D-A-E. The 5-piece roasted Maple/Walnut neck and SR4 profile provide a stable, comfortable platform for both fingerstyle and pick playing. (Ibanez)

Key Features

• 4-string electric bass

• Ibanez SR series

• SR4 5-piece Roasted Maple/Walnut neck

• Okoume body

• Rosewood fretboard

• Abalone oval fretboard inlays

• 24 medium frets

• 34" (864 mm) scale length

• Bartolini BH2 neck pickup

• Bartolini BH2 bridge pickup

• Passive pickup configuration

• Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ

• EQ bypass switch with passive tone control

• 3-way Mid Frequency switch

• MR5S bridge

• 19 mm string spacing

• Black hardware

• D'Addario EXL165 strings

• Mahogany Brown Burst Low Gloss finish

Specifications

• Type: 4-String Electric Bass

• Series: SR

• Model: SR500A-MHL

• Body Shape / Product Type: SR Solid Body Electric Bass

• Body: Okoume

• Neck: 5-piece Roasted Maple/Walnut

• Neck Profile: SR4

• Neck Construction: Bolt-on

• Fretboard: Rosewood with Abalone Oval Inlays

• Frets: 24 Medium Frets

• Scale Length: 864 mm / 34"

• Nut Width: 38 mm

• Fretboard Radius: 305 mm / 12"

• String Spacing: 19 mm

• Neck Pickup: Bartolini BH2, Passive

• Bridge Pickup: Bartolini BH2, Passive

• Electronics: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ

• Controls: Volume, Balance, Bass, Middle, Treble

• EQ Bypass: Yes, with passive tone control on treble pot

• Mid Frequency Switch: 3-way

• Bridge: MR5S

• Tuning: G-D-A-E

• Strings: D'Addario EXL165

• String Gauges: .045 / .065 / .085 / .105

• Hardware: Black

• Finish / Color: Mahogany Brown Burst Low Gloss (MHL)

• Power: 9V battery

• Recommended Case: MB300C

The SR500A-MHL is best suited for bassists who want a modern, comfortable 4-string instrument with high tonal flexibility. Its Bartolini pickups, active 3-band EQ, passive bypass option and ergonomic SR construction make it suitable for live performance, recording, rehearsals and styles such as rock, pop, funk, R&B and contemporary music.