For decades, the Ibanez SR series has been a go-to choice for bassists who want modern feel, lightweight comfort, and versatile tone. The SR500A continues that legacy with a sleek, fast-playing design built to handle everything from studio sessions to the stage.

A 5-piece roasted maple/walnut neck increases stability, durability, and resistance to temperature and humidity changes, while its slim SR profile delivers the effortless playability the series is known for. The okoume body keeps the bass resonant and comfortably balanced, paired with a rosewood fingerboard and medium frets for a smooth, responsive feel.

Loaded with Bartolini BH2 pickups and Ibanez Custom Electronics, the SR500A offers a tight low end, punchy mids, and a clear top end, with a 3-band EQ, EQ bypass, and 3-way mid-frequency switch providing an enormous range of usable tones. Finished in Mahogany Brown Burst Low Gloss, the SR500A is a refined, professional-grade instrument built for serious players.

Specs

Model: Ibanez SR500A
Finish: Mahogany Brown Burst Low Gloss
Body Construction: Bolt-On
Body Wood: Okoume
Neck Type: SR4
Neck Wood: 5-Piece Roasted Maple/Walnut
Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 305mm
Fingerboard Inlay: Abalone Oval
Number of Frets: 24
Fret Size: Medium
Scale Length: 34"
Bridge: MR5S
String Spacing: 19mm
Hardware Finish: Black
Neck Pickup: Bartolini® BH2 Passive
Bridge Pickup: Bartolini® BH2 Passive
Electronics: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-Band EQ
Controls: 1 Volume | 1 Balancer | Bass | Middle | Treble
Switching: EQ Bypass (Passive Tone on Treble Pot) | 3-Way Mid Frequency Switch
Strings: D’Addario EXL165
String Gauges: .045 | .065 | .085 | .105
Factory Tuning: 1G | 2D | 3A | 4E
Case: MB300C Gig Bag