Ibanez SR500N-MAM

The Ibanez SR500N-MAM is a 4-string electric bass from the SR series, combining a lightweight Okoume body with a 5-piece Roasted Maple/Walnut neck for a comfortable and stable playing experience. It features a Rosewood fretboard, 24 medium frets, a 34" scale length, and Ibanez's slim SR4 neck profile. The 19 mm string spacing offers a comfortable balance for fingerstyle playing while maintaining good control across the fretboard. (Ibanez)

The bass is equipped with Nordstrand Big Break passive pickups in both neck and bridge positions. These pickups provide a powerful, full-bodied tone while retaining clarity and low noise. An Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ provides bass, mid and treble control, while the EQ bypass switch allows the bass to operate with a passive tone control. A 3-way Mid Frequency switch lets players select 250 Hz, 450 Hz or 700 Hz for additional tonal shaping. (Ibanez)

The SR500N-MAM comes in Midnight Arctic Ocean Matte (MAM), with black hardware and an MR5S bridge. It uses D'Addario EXL165 strings and is factory tuned to G-D-A-E. The roasted Maple/Walnut neck is heat-treated for improved stability and resistance to changes in temperature and moisture, making it well suited to regular playing and live use. (Ibanez)

Key Features

• 4-string electric bass

• SR/Soundgear series

• Okoume body

• 5-piece Roasted Maple/Walnut neck

• SR4 neck profile

• Rosewood fretboard

• Abalone oval fretboard inlays

• 24 medium frets

• 34" (864 mm) scale length

• Nordstrand Big Break neck pickup

• Nordstrand Big Break bridge pickup

• Passive pickups

• Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ

• EQ bypass switch

• Passive tone control when EQ is bypassed

• 3-way Mid Frequency switch

• 250 Hz / 450 Hz / 700 Hz mid-frequency selection

• MR5S bridge

• 19 mm string spacing

• Black hardware

• Midnight Arctic Ocean Matte finish

Specifications

• Type: 4-String Electric Bass

• Series: SR

• Model: SR500N-MAM

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

• Body: Okoume

• Neck: 5-piece Roasted Maple/Walnut

• Neck Profile: SR4

• Fretboard: Rosewood with Abalone Oval Inlays

• Frets: 24 Medium Frets

• Scale Length: 864 mm / 34"

• Nut Width: 38 mm

• Width at 24th Fret: 62 mm

• Neck Thickness: 19.5 mm at 1st Fret; 21.5 mm at 12th Fret

• Fretboard Radius: 305 mmR

• String Spacing: 19 mm

• Neck Pickup: Nordstrand Big Break, Passive

• Bridge Pickup: Nordstrand Big Break, Passive

• Electronics: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ

• EQ Controls: Bass, Mid, Treble

• Mid Frequency Switch: 250 Hz / 450 Hz / 700 Hz

• EQ Bypass: Yes, with passive tone control

• Bridge: MR5S

• Factory Tuning: G-D-A-E

• Strings: D'Addario EXL165

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

• Hardware: Black

• Finish / Color: Midnight Arctic Ocean Matte (MAM)

• Recommended Case: MB300C

The SR500N-MAM is best suited for bassists looking for a versatile 4-string instrument with a comfortable modern neck, powerful Nordstrand pickups and extensive active/passive tonal control. It is suitable for studio recording, live performance, rock, pop, funk, R&B and other contemporary styles.