davidjtessier's Ernie Ball Bass Rig

davidjtessier

Gear IQ 383

My secondary bass.
Ibanez SR505E SBD 5-String Bass

Specs
Neck type: SR55pc Jatoba/Walnut neck
top/back/body: Okoume body
fretboard: Rosewood fretboardAbalone oval inlay
fret: Medium frets
number of frets: 24
bridge: Accu-cast B505 bridge
string space: 16.5mm
neck pickup: Bartolini® BH2 neck pickupPassive
bridge pickup: Bartolini® BH2 bridge pickupPassive
equaliser: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ w/ EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot), 3-way Mid frequency switch
factory tuning: 1G,2D,3A,4E,5B
strings: D'Addario® EXL165 + .130
string gauge: .045/.065/.085/.105/.130
hardware color: Black

Neck Dimensions
Scale : 864mm/34"
Width: 45mm at NUT
Width: 68mm at 24F
Thickness: 19.5mm at 1F
Thickness: 21.5mm at 12F
Radius: 305mmR

Roles: Bassist, Drummer, Audio Engineer

Genres: Rock, Pop, Metal

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Ibanez SR505E 5-String Bass

Avg price: $693.74

Solid Mid-Tier Bass

The Ibanez SR505E is a solid mid-tier bass that offers great value for the price. It's incredibly lightweight and features a nice thin neck, making it comfortable to play. The tone, powered by the Bartolini pickups, is solid, though not quite high-end. While it has a lot of tone control options, the abundance of electronics can be a bit overwhelming, with each pot having its own PCB board, which adds more potential fault points. Overall, it's an excellent choice for anyone seeking a well-rounded bass without breaking the bank.

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