Ibanez SRD905F SR Bass Workshop 5-String Fretless Bass, Brown Topaz Burst Low Gloss

Bass Workshop

For more than 40 years, Ibanez has pioneered new frontiers in bass development, pushing the boundaries of conventional designs to bass players of all styles, affording new avenues of expression and creativity. This spirit of exploration has led to the creation of some of the most successful and popular production basses of all time. Following this same drive to bring new and relevant ideas to the musical forefront is what serves as the basis for this ongoing project, dubbed the Ibanez Bass Workshop. The impetus behind each one of these unique instruments comes from a desire by the Ibanez bass development team to satisfy the particular needs of many players. These inventions may not be for everyone, but for those who yearn to explore new sonic vistas through the medium of bass: The Ibanez Bass Workshop project may give you just what you're looking for.

5pc Maple/Walnut neck

The 5pc Maple/Walnut neck provides tonal clarity and superior attack.

Panga Panga fretboard

Panga Panga features a beautiful wood grain which produces a tight low and mid range, along with a sharp attack on high end.

Exotic Maple top / Okoume body

The Exotic Maple top displays a beautiful wood grain and the Okoume body provides a bright and solid sound.

Nordstrand™ Big Break / AeroSilk piezo pickups

Ibanez 2-band EQ w/Piezo active tone control

The EQ section incorporates the controls of the magnetic pickup(s) with the AeroSilk Piezo system. Controls include a Master volume, bass and treble controls for the pickup(s) and a Master volume and a tone control for the Piezo system.

AeroSilk MR5 bridge

The AeroSilk MR5 bridge has unique saddles which were specifically-designed to work in concert with the piezo pickups, enhancing the acoustic ”Upright” quality of the tone.

Luminescent side dots

The luminescent side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.

30 Fret Neck

The SR Portamento features an extended 30-fret Rosewood fretboard for playing upper register notes usually only accessible on an upright.