Ibanez SRD905F-BTL, Brown Topaz Burst Low Gloss

Full Description

Ibanez Bass Workshop

The Ibanez SRD905F-BTL is a prime example of the innovative designs that have made Ibanez a leader in the bass guitar industry for over 40 years. As part of the Bass Workshop project, this bass guitar is tailored to meet the unique needs of adventurous players who crave new sonic possibilities. If you're looking to explore uncharted musical territories, the Ibanez Bass Workshop has just what you need.

Tonal flexibility

The SRD905F-BTL is equipped with Nordstrand's "Big Break" pickups, which bring a powerful split coil design to a traditional soapbar-style pickup. This combination offers a full-bodied, aggressive tonal texture with clarity that's great for performances of all genres, from metal and jazz to pop. To further enhance your tonal possibilities, the SRD905F-BTL features an Ibanez 2-band EQ that lets you to shape the magnetic pickups.

Acoustic tone in electric form

Whilst it comes loaded with magnetic pickups for the classic electric sounds everyone needs, the SRD905F also has a few unique features that recreate the natural, mellow sound of an upright bass. Its AeroSilk piezo pickups, half semi-hollow body, and active piezo tone control alongside the Ibanez 2-band EQ let you dial in the sound as both an electric and upright-like bass. This means you have incredibly flexible sound that's suitable for everything from classical and jazz performance to the most extreme metal. The AeroSilk MR5 bridge is specifically designed to work harmoniously with the piezo pickups, enhancing the acoustic "upright" quality of the tone. The unique saddles of the bridge contribute to the overall resonance and sustain of the instrument, ensuring that each note rings out with clarity and definition whilst maintaining tuning stability.

See as you play

Performing on dark stages can be a challenge, but with the SRD905F-BTL's luminescent side dot position marks, you'll always be able to see your fretboard position. These side dots glow in the dark, making it easier than ever to navigate your way around the neck during live performances. No matter how dim the lighting, you'll have no trouble finding your way and hitting your mark.

Features

• Five-string fretless bass for a wide range of genres
• Five-piece maple and walnut neck provides sharp attack and clarity
• Half semi-hollow Okoume body and Maple top for brilliant sustain and resonance
• Bound fretless Panga Panga fretboard with Abalone inlays to make identifying notes easy
• Nordstrand Big Break pickups deliver single coil tones in soapbar format
• Aerosilk piezo pickups for a more upright-like response
• 2-band EQ with active piezo tone control for separate customisation of Nordstrand and Aerosilk pickups
• Aerosilk MR5 bridge emphasises natural resonance and tuning stability
• Luminescent side dot inlay for on-stage visibility while playing

Specifications

Body

• Product Code: SRD905F-BTL
• Body: Exotic Maple top / Okoume body
• Number of Strings: 5
• Scale (inch): 34
• Scale (mm): 864
• End width (mm): 68
• Body Top material (For Solid): Exotic Maple
• Body Material (For Solid): Okoume
• Body finish: Satin Polyurethane
• Total length (mm): 1121
• Body thickness (mm): 46
• Body length (mm): 512
• Body Width (mm): 323

Neck and Fingerboard

• Neck: 5pc Maple/Walnut neck
• Fretboard: Panga Panga fretboard
• Side Dots: Luminescent side dots
• Number of Frets: 30 Fret Neck
• Fretless: Fretless
• Neck Type: SRD5
• Neck Joint: Bolt-on
• Neck Material: 5pc Maple/Walnut
• Neck finish: Satin Polyurethane
• Neck thickness (1st fret, mm): 21.5
• Neck thickness (12th fret, mm): 23.5
• Fretboard: Bound Panga Panga
• Fretboard Radius (inch): 12
• Fretboard Radius (mm): 305
• Inlay: Abalone oval
• Side Dot Inlay: Luminescent side dot inlay

Hardware and Electronics

• Pickups: Nordstrand™ Big Break / AeroSilk piezo pickups
• Electronics: Ibanez 2-band EQ w/Piezo active tone control
• Bridge: AeroSilk MR5 bridge
• Nut width (inch): 1.77
• Nut width (mm): 45
• String spacing (mm): 16.5
• Active or Passive: Active
• Nut: Plastic
• Machine Head: Ibanez machine heads
• Hardware color: Black
• Neck Pickup: Nordstrand™ Big Break
• Bridge Pickup: Nordstrand™ Big Break
• Other Pickup: AeroSilk piezo
• EQ (Active): Ibanez 2-band EQ w/Piezo active tone control
• Controls, Pickup selector: 2 Volume, 1 Piezo volume, Bass, Treble, Piezo tone

Miscellaneous

• String Gauges (from top to bottom): .045/.065/.080/.100/.132
• Special Strings: D'Addario® ECB81-5 Flatwound
• Tuning (from top to bottom): 1G,2D,3A,4E,5B
• Recommended Case: MB300C
• Recommended Bag: IBB540-BK
• Other item(s) included: Hex wrench
• Batteries Required: 9V x 1