Ibanez SR506A-MHL

The Ibanez SR506A-MHL is a 6-string electric bass from the Ibanez SR series, designed for bassists who need extended range while retaining the slim, ergonomic playing feel associated with the Soundgear platform. It features an Okoume body with a sculpted SR 3D design and a 5-piece Roasted Maple/Walnut neck, offering a comfortable playing position and enhanced neck stability. The 34-inch scale, 24 medium frets and 6-string configuration provide a broad playing range suitable for contemporary bass lines, chordal playing, progressive styles and studio work. (Ibanez)

The SR506A-MHL is equipped with a pair of Bartolini BH2 passive dual-coil pickups, delivering a tight low end, punchy midrange and smooth response with balanced string-to-string articulation. Its Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ provides bass, mid and treble boost/cut controls, while a dedicated 3-way mid-frequency switch allows the midrange centre frequency to be selected at 250 Hz, 450 Hz or 700 Hz. An EQ bypass switch also allows the bass to operate in passive mode, with the treble control functioning as a passive tone control when the active EQ is bypassed. (Ibanez)

The instrument comes in Mahogany Brown Burst Low Gloss (MHL) and uses a Rosewood fretboard with abalone oval inlays, complemented by black hardware. Its MR5S bridge features independently adjustable saddles and allows string spacing to be adjusted by ±1.5 mm, giving players additional setup flexibility. The bass is fitted with D'Addario EXL165 + .032/.130 strings and uses a 34-inch scale with 16.5 mm standard string spacing. Ibanez recommends the MB300C case and IBB540-BK gig bag for this model. (Ibanez)

Key Features

• 6-string electric bass guitar

• Ibanez SR series design

• SR6 5-piece Roasted Maple/Walnut neck

• Okoume body

• Rosewood fretboard

• Abalone oval fretboard inlays

• 24 medium frets

• 34-inch scale length

• 16.5 mm string spacing

• Bartolini BH2 passive neck pickup

• Bartolini BH2 passive bridge pickup

• Dual-coil pickup configuration

• Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ

• 3-way mid-frequency selector

• 250 Hz, 450 Hz and 700 Hz mid-frequency options

• EQ bypass switch

• Passive tone control when EQ is bypassed

• MR5S adjustable bridge

• Black hardware

• Mahogany Brown Burst Low Gloss finish

Specifications

• Type: 6-string electric bass guitar

• Series: SR

• Model: SR506A-MHL

• Body Shape / Product Type: SR-style solid-body electric bass

• Materials / Construction: Okoume body; 5-piece Roasted Maple/Walnut neck; Rosewood fretboard

• Dimensions / Scale / Size: 34" (864 mm) scale; 54 mm nut width; 83 mm width at 24th fret; 19.5 mm neck thickness at 1st fret; 21.5 mm at 12th fret; 400 mm radius

• Key technical specifications: 6-string configuration; 24 medium frets; 16.5 mm string spacing; factory tuning C-G-D-A-E-B

• Electronics / Connectivity: 2 × Bartolini BH2 passive pickups; Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ; EQ bypass switch; 3-way mid-frequency switch

• Hardware: MR5S bridge; black hardware

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

• Included Accessories: D'Addario EXL165 + .032/.130 strings; MB300C case and IBB540-BK bag recommended

• Other relevant specifications: String gauges .032/.045/.065/.085/.105/.130; abalone oval inlays

The Ibanez SR506A-MHL is best suited to bassists who want the extended range and versatility of a 6-string electric bass without sacrificing the comfortable ergonomics of the SR platform. Its Bartolini BH2 pickups, flexible 3-band EQ, selectable mid frequencies and passive bypass make it a strong choice for progressive, fusion, rock, metal, contemporary and studio applications.