Ibanez SR500 Series Electric Bass

For 30 years the SR has given bass players a modern alternative. With its continued popularity, Ibanez is constantly endeavoring to answer the wider needs of a variety of players, at a variety of budgets. But no matter what the specs, the heart is the same-SR continues to excite with its smooth, fast neck, lightweight body, and perfectly matched electronics.

[Kraze]

I feel like the SR500 series is an unspoken legend. I remember back in the day when I was starting out. It seemed like everyone wanted to aim for an SR500 as one of the first big upgrades from their beginner bass as it was the first step in to a Serious SoundGear bass. Crazy how they've consistently improved the bass to where it still stands as one of the best basses in its price range.

[dziemet]

The SR500 is one of the best basses out there, regardless of price. My SR505 is super light and comfortable, and the finish of the neck feels like a boutique bass. BH2's are not flashy but very tight, and work very well with the EQ.
Yes, the paint chips very easily like many people mentioned. My one-year-old SR505 has already lost big chunks of paint where my slap fingers hit, but nowadays people pay hundreds of dollars to have their guitars/basses "relic-ed". The SR505 is so affordable I don't worry about the resale value, and I will never sell mine anyway. I will play it until it looks like a true vintage bass.
I wish the string spacing were wider (I have my saddles adjusted but they don't make that much difference), but now I got used to it, even that is not a big deal any more.

[lch]

Thanks Ibanez, this specific video sold me on this bass!

[lucalanzi]

I want one so badly, I tried one at guitar center and it was so buttery smooth

[worshipteamacademy]

Dude, you guys never sit still on this model and I love it. You are consistently finding new ways to make me want to buy a new one. (mainly, the passive switch this time around)

[kristiansimpson]

Holy crap, a Ibanez Bass Advert, that shows actually playing...

How dare they show actually playing, not models doing a modelling gig with a new Bass.

[duncandonuts]

The SR500 is a fantastic sounding bass with solid hardware and tons of tone control. Problem is, the finish chips very easily. I have chips all over my bass, and I'm very careful with my Insturments. There are even chips next to the strings from slapping. It's quite dissapointing, but other than that, I really can't complain. It's easily one of the best basses in that price range!

[tigerscott]

Excellent bass...

Great sound...

Quality craftsmanship....

[Pst]

I used to own the previous version of sr505. The best bass you can get for that money. The only problem was that the stain wears out very quickly and after a year the bass looks like its been through ten rough years.

[nimrodescojedo]

I really like this one. Sounds really good. Man, I hope this SR505 has still sells a left handed version of that bass. 😊

[NekiiRomanych]

Всех с наступающим и успехов в добрых началах =)

[davidgagnon]

Just picked one up from a pawn shop for 100. Thought I'd just strip the Bart pickups out of I got it home, cleaned it up and played it. Wow! Just wish it was a five string instead of a four.

[songswithoutcorey]

I have had mine for 4 years, and the part where the string sits in the bridge case cracked causing the string to come off and now I need a new bridge. Apart from that the bass has been awesome

[rakistangpinoy]

looking to buy Ibanez SR500 for my son (a beginner) who wants to try playing bass guitar. Would you guys recommend this model?

[BladeJones]

Would be nice to know what this was running through as it was recorded. An Avalon preamp, Universal Audio channel strip and a Shadow Hills compressor?

[themacleod]

I got this, because it reminded my of the ocean and turtles.

[jonathandavidar]

Dear Team Ibanez, Am shocked to find that many of the artists who demo your instruments have their heads cut out of the video. While you do feature famous artists on your site and signature series, it is sad to think that you don't consider it important to identify and celebrate so many upcoming guitarists who are playing your instruments.

Please reconsider this practice and celebrate the players identities - even the lesser known but capable guitarists who are doing the demos of all your instruments.
Thank you for making great instruments with amazing tone, feel, and playability.

[Mitata]

I have a 4, 5, &6 hands down the most comfortable basses without going custom

[screenedtitan]

They NEED to bring back ADX5 PICKUPS!!! WHO AGREES???

[olivierjacquet]

I must stop watching Ibanez bass videos ! I wanna try all of them !