{"product_id":"ibanez-sr-5-string-multi-scale-electric-bass-tropical-seafloor","title":"Ibanez SR Bass Workshop 5-String Multi-Scale Bass (Tropical Seafloor) SRMS805TSR","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSRMS805\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo the newcomer, the multi-scale concept may appear a bit unusual, but the biggest surprise may be how comfortable players become within a minute or two of playing the instrument. The different fret-to-bridge distances enhance tonality, creating a better-sounding bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Bass Workshop -\u003cbr\u003eFor more than 40 years, Ibanez has pioneered new frontiers in bass development, pushing the boundaries of conventional designs to bass players of all styles, and affording new avenues of expression and creativity. This spirit of exploration has led to the creation of some of the most successful and popular production basses of all time. Following this same drive to bring new and relevant ideas to the musical forefront is what serves as the basis for this ongoing project, dubbed the Ibanez Bass Workshop. The impetus behind each one of these unique instruments comes from a desire by the Ibanez bass development team to satisfy the particular needs of many players. These inventions may not be for everyone, but for those who yearn to explore new sonic vistas through the medium of bass: The Ibanez Bass Workshop project may give you just what you're looking for. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 5pc Jatoba\/Walnut neck\u003cbr\u003eThe 5pc Jatoba\/Walnut neck provides tonal clarity and superior attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Panga Panga fretboard\u003cbr\u003ePanga Panga features a beautiful wood grain that produces a tight low and mid-range, along with a sharp attack on the high end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Medium frets\u003cbr\u003eMedium-sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Poplar Burl top \/ Okoume body\u003cbr\u003eA stunning Poplar Burl top and an Okoume body provide a bright and solid sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Bartolini® BH2 pickups\u003cbr\u003eThe Bartolini® BH2 pickups provide a tight bottom-end, punchy mid-range, and smooth response. The dual-coil style configuration maximizes articulation and a long blade pole piece widens the magnetic field, providing a balanced string-to-string pickup response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ\u003cbr\u003eThe Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ is our latest refinement on the concept of simple, straightforward, no-nonsense EQ control. The Boost and Cut for the Mid Control are each centered on slightly different frequencies, an innovation that delivers a preset range of the most favorable bass tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- MR5S bridge\u003cbr\u003eThe MR5S bridge has adjustable saddles for variable string spacing by +\/- 1.5mm, answering every bassist’s specific string spacing needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot)\u003cbr\u003eThe EQ bypass control offers precision tonal adjustments, including a switch to choose passive-only operation. When the EQ bypass is activated, the treble tone control knob becomes the global tone control for the passive circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 3-way Mid frequency switch\u003cbr\u003eThe 3-way Mid frequency switch allows players to change the mid-tone between 250, 450, and 700 Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Multi-scale\u003cbr\u003eThe multi-scale construction equalizes the tension of each string and it helps to create a more ”alive”, open tone. But the design also improves player comfort. The multi-scale construction ergonomically coordinates with the way a player's hand angles as it moves up and down the neck, facilitating quick, comfortable playing action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIbanez SR 5-STRING Multi-Scale Electric Bass - Tropical Seafloor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 34\" - 35.5\" multi-scale\u003cbr\u003e• 5pc Jatoba\/Walnut neck\u003cbr\u003e• Poplar Burl top \u0026amp; Okoume body\u003cbr\u003e• Bound Panga Panga fretboard\u003cbr\u003e• Bartolini® BH2 pickups\u003cbr\u003e• Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ\u003cbr\u003e• EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot)\u003cbr\u003e• 3-way Mid frequency switch\u003cbr\u003e• MR5S bridges\u003cbr\u003e• Black Matte hardware\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ibanez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44145886920941,"sku":"SRMS805TSR","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/8118\/5613\/files\/6888c1d7d00f79bf891b4399a77aba8f.png?v=1687878821","url":"https:\/\/musiccitycanada.com\/products\/ibanez-sr-5-string-multi-scale-electric-bass-tropical-seafloor","provider":"Music City Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}