Ibanez SR505A-MHL

The Ibanez SR505A-MHL is a 5-string electric bass from the SR series, designed for players who want a comfortable, versatile instrument with a modern playing feel. It features an Okoume body paired with a 5-piece Roasted Maple/Walnut neck, a Rosewood fretboard, 24 medium frets, and a 34" scale length. The SR body and neck profile are designed for comfortable access across the fretboard, while the 16.5 mm string spacing provides a balanced setup for both fingerstyle and pick playing. (Ibanez)

For its electronics, the SR505A-MHL uses Bartolini BH2 passive neck and bridge pickups, providing a versatile tonal foundation suitable for different playing styles. The bass is equipped with Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ, an EQ bypass switch with passive tone functionality, and a 3-way Mid Frequency switch, allowing players to shape the instrument's tonal response for different musical situations. (Ibanez)

The bass is finished in Mahogany Brown Burst Low Gloss (MHL) and uses black hardware for a clean, understated appearance. Its MR5S bridge provides 16.5 mm string spacing, while the 5-string setup is factory tuned to G-D-A-E-B. The instrument comes with D'Addario EXL165 + .130 strings and has a recommended MB300C case and IBB540-BK gig bag. (Ibanez)

Key Features

• 5-string electric bass

• SR/Soundgear series design

• 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

• 16.5 mm string spacing

• Black hardware

• D'Addario EXL165 + .130 strings

• Factory tuning: G-D-A-E-B

• Mahogany Brown Burst Low Gloss finish

Specifications

• Type: 5-String Electric Bass

• Series: SR

• Model: SR505A-MHL

• Body Shape / Product Type: SR 5-string electric bass

• Body: Okoume

• Neck: 5-piece Roasted Maple/Walnut

• Fretboard: Rosewood with Abalone oval inlays

• Frets: 24 Medium frets

• Scale Length: 864 mm / 34"

• String Spacing: 16.5 mm

• Neck Pickup: Bartolini BH2, Passive

• Bridge Pickup: Bartolini BH2, Passive

• Electronics: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ

• EQ Features: EQ bypass switch with passive tone control; 3-way Mid Frequency switch

• Bridge: MR5S

• Factory Tuning: 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E, 5B

• Strings: D'Addario EXL165 + .130

• String Gauges: .045 / .065 / .085 / .105 / .130

• Hardware: Black

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

• Recommended Case: MB300C

• Recommended Gig Bag: IBB540-BK

The SR505A-MHL is best suited for intermediate to advanced bassists, gigging musicians, and players who want the extended range of a 5-string bass with flexible active EQ controls. Its Bartolini pickups, comfortable SR construction, and versatile tonal controls make it suitable for genres ranging from rock and pop to funk, R&B, worship, and modern contemporary music. (Ibanez)