Ibanez Prestige SR5000 4-String Electric Bass Guitar

The Ibanez Prestige Series, which includes this Prestige SR5000OL electric bass, embodies over 40 years of dedication to building high-quality electric guitars and basses for the discriminating musician. Instruments bearing the Prestige moniker represent the pinnacle of Japanese luthiery and are proudly played by some of the most respected musicians in the world.

Designed for the pro musician, the Prestige SR5000OL is a stunning 4-string bass with a body made of a mahogany core with oil finish wenge front and back caps. Wenge is an excellent tonewood with qualities. It delivers excellent punch and projection with a response that is immediate and balanced. The SR5000OL has a 5-piece wenge/bubinga Atlas-4 HP neck with KTS TITANIUM rod for the ultimate in stability and reliability. A wenge fretboard, embedded with elegant abalone & pearl oval inlays, makes a striking, chic impression. The Mono-Rail V bridge system provides superior string isolation with maximum vibration transfer and is designed for quick, precise intonation adjustments.

For electronics, the Prestige SR5000OL features Bartolini custom pickups, specifically designed for Ibanez to have a deeper tone in the neck position while retaining a bright timbre in the bridge. By adjusting the Blend control, a wide range of sounds are accessible before any EQ is applied. Equalization controls include a 3-band Active EQ with a bypass switch and a mid-frequency switch for the ultimate in tone management.