Ibanez SR500E

Name: Ibanez SR500E
Brand: Ibanez
SKU: 637f97a5da62d890f217c2a9
Rating: 3.8 (36 reviews)

Based on 36 reviews

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Great versatility and tonal possibilities

Comfortable and fast-playing neck

Popular and powerful pickups

Good value for its price point

Beginner-friendly

Not as high-end as some other models or brands

Some reviewers suggest considering higher-end models or other brands for comparison

Requires a quick setup to get it feeling right

Verdict

The Ibanez SR500E is a highly versatile and popular bass guitar with a comfortable and fast-playing neck. It is beginner-friendly and offers a wide range of tonal possibilities with its powerful and popular pickups. Many reviewers recommend it as a great value for its price point, although some suggest considering higher-end models or other brands for comparison. Overall, the Ibanez SR500E is a solid choice for bass players looking for a reliable and versatile instrument.

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Ibanez 2019 SR500E Bass Guitar

Wht's your favourite aspect of your bass?

I’ve got an SR500 that is just wicked fast and comfortable. It’s like playing a feather compared to my squire jazz.

Ibanez = Spectacular Basses

You can’t go wrong with Ibanez basses. They look great, sound phenomenal, and feel incredible. These basses are beginner friendly with thin necks so it’s easy to glide around the fretboard. Ibanez basses are versatile for any genre of music too. The price point is remarkable when you look at the cra...

I have Ibanez SR500e and it does me pretty well but I really want the sound of the Nordstrom big single pickups that come on the prestige version of this bass. The only other part of the prestige version I think would be noticeable is that the neck has titanium rods to stiffen it up when using different tunings (ibanez has super thin and flexible neck and I change tunings a lot).

I need a bass with very easy to press down strings as I have a history of carpel tunnel and tendinitis. Suggestions?

I just got an Ibanez SR500e and I love it. I use regular gauge strings and it still is super easy to fret and move. I highly recommend. It’s $649 but I think it’s on sale at guitar center right now

Ibanez SR305 vs SR505: worth the extra$?

the main reason to get a SR500 is I believe those are the cheapest Ibanez that have those sweet bartolini pickups. I have a 500 and it's great, I think if you get a used one in good condition and give it a proper setup it will make you very happy

It is however much quieter then my previous bass, which was an Ibanez SR500E. It has the Bartolini passive pickups and and active EQ, (no preamp according to the webpage).

[GEAR] Guitar player looking for a first bass and bass amp

Just like with Pacificas, Yamaha basses are the cats ass. Squire classic vibe jazz basses are also sweet. My current bass I play the most is an Ibanez sr500 and there's nothing I would change to make it better for the price. It was like 500 bucks when I bought it.

I have an SR500 for sale and I'm in Ontario, I'll give you a good deal. Shes well setup. Check my video posts, it's been used in a few recordings. Great bass!!

Why do most pro players not play Ibanez basses?

I've had one of their SR500 basses for years and they're great but don't compare to my Warwick's. The higher end ibanez' are great I'm sure.

Specs

Brand

Ibanez

Color

Brown Mahogany

Item Dimensions LxWxH

48 x 19 x 4 inches

Top Material Type

IBSR500EBM

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