Ibanez SR Series

Getting your hands on a great-sounding bass can totally enhance your music experience. Whether you’re performing in a band or stepping out as a solo artist, having the right instrument is the key to developing your signature sound. Ibanez gives you the rich sound you need and the sleek look you desire with the signature Soundgear (SR) series. The SR series first hit the shelves in 1987. Since the 1980’s the main purpose of this line of electric basses are to be lightweight, fast and smooth instruments that offer ease of play and comfort. Ibanez makes a huge number of four, five and six string basses in the Soundgear series, with something for every skill level and every style of music.

Don’t let the amount of choices be overwhelming. Take a look a few key aspects of these bass guitars to make a well-informed decision. Think about the way the construction of the instrument affects the sound it makes. The Ibanez SR Prestige is available with a mahogany body or a light ash body. The sound produced from a mahogany-based body is said to be warm and soft but balanced with a distinct bite. An ash bodied bass gives off a more dense heavier sound that might be more geared toward producing more distorted tones. 

Another feature to consider is the number of strings you want to have at your fingertips. The more strings on the instrument, the wider variety of notes you can play. The four-string model has the standard E, A D and G strings and is perfect for playing standard notes. The five-string model gives you a lower range of notes with the added B string. Finally, the six-string plays both higher and lower notes with the addition of the low B string and high C string. 

Its options like these that have made the Ibanez SR series popular among bassists for over 25 years. They’re always looking at new ways to reach a wider variety of players from beginner right through to expert. Whether you’re looking to purchase your first electric bass or making the decision to add a new instrument to your collection, the Ibanez SR series never fails to give you the functionality you need and the sound style you crave.