Ibanez SR Bass Workshop 5-String Fretless Electric Guitar (Brown Topaz Burst Low Gloss)

For over four decades, Ibanez has been at the forefront of innovation in bass development, challenging traditional designs and catering to bass players of diverse styles. This commitment to exploration has resulted in the creation of some of the most successful and widely acclaimed production basses in history. The Ibanez Bass Workshop, an ongoing project, embodies the same dedication to introducing fresh and impactful concepts to the forefront of music. The motivation behind each distinctive instrument stems from the Ibanez bass development team's intent to meet the specific requirements of a diverse range of players. While these creations may not appeal to everyone, they provide a unique opportunity for those seeking to discover new sonic possibilities in the world of bass. If you yearn for exploration and creativity, the Ibanez Bass Workshop project might offer precisely what you're seeking.

Crafted from a 5-piece combination of maple and walnut, the neck delivers exceptional tonal clarity and a powerful attack. Panga panga, known for its stunning wood grain, contributes to a focused low and mid-range, while delivering a sharp attack in the higher frequencies. The exotic maple top showcases an exquisite wood grain, complementing the Okoume body that contributes to a bright and solid sound.

The Bass Workshop 5-string guitar comes with Nordstrand Big Break neck and bridge pickups and AeroSilk Piezo as the secondary pickup.

The EQ section seamlessly integrates magnetic pickup controls with the AeroSilk Piezo system, featuring Master volume, bass, and treble controls for the pickups. Additionally, it includes a Master volume and tone control specifically for the Piezo system.

Designed in harmony with Piezo pickups, the AeroSilk MR5 bridge features distinctive saddles crafted to synergize, enriching the tonal qualities with an acoustic 'Upright' resonance.

The luminescent side dot position markers provide clear fretboard position marks for musicians, enhancing visibility during performances on dimly lit stages.

The SR Portamento is equipped with an extended 30-fret rosewood fretboard that is the highlight of this model. This enables to play upper register notes possible only on an upright.