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#4 in Bass Guitars

Ibanez SR505E

Name: Ibanez SR505E
Brand: Ibanez
Rating: 8.7 (1 reviews)

Ibanez

$699.00 – $799.00

Five-string bass with mahogany body, jatoba-topped neck, and Bartolini BH2 pickups paired with a 3-band active EQ. Ultra-slim SR neck profile and 16.5mm string spacing enable fast, technical playing.

8.7

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.8

User Sentiment

8.7

Value Score

8.0

Complaint Risk

8.7

Freshness

8.8

Community

8.2

Availability

8.5

Pros

Bartolini pickups deliver refined, articulate tone
Ultra-slim neck profile for fast playing
Five strings extend range for modern styles

Cons

Narrow string spacing challenges fingerstyle players
Slim body can feel unbalanced on a strap

Don't buy this if…

The narrow 16.5mm string spacing at the bridge is significantly tighter than Fender's 19mm and requires adjustment for slap technique.

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Ibanez SR505E

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