Today I offer you for sale or exchange my beautiful Ibanez.
This is an SR 5005 model in excellent cosmetic condition and with a strong temperament.
The Prestige series is the top of the range of the brand, it was manufactured in the Japanese workshops in 2008.
It has wood species that are not found on large series models:
-The body is made of Mahogany giving it depth and resonance and two magnificent Wenge veneers at the front and at the back in an oiled finish.
-The five-piece neck is also oiled and made of Wenge as well as two reinforcements of Bubinga. It is bolted to the top at 4 points, which combined with the selection of woods makes for a very dynamic sounding bass.
-The fingerboard is also in Wenge, it is in perfect condition and perfectly maintained.
The 24-fret neck is 45mm wide at the nut, so getting started is very easy and quick.
Scale length is 34" (864mm).
It is an instrument with very pleasant playing sensations, the pores of the wood slide under the fingers of the left hand and its weight of 4.2 kg is well distributed, which makes it a balanced instrument that can be played for long periods of time. long sessions without fatigue.
On the electronics side, the Prestige range is equipped with two Bartolini pickups developed especially for Ibanez: the custom RT5. Excellent Soapbar microphones with the typical color of the brand, it's made in the USA and you can hear it.
To accentuate this trait and thanks to the wise advice of a friend, I chose to offer this bass a preamp that would make it a monster of character. I stopped on the Bartolini HR5.4 which I had professionally fitted. (invoice in support)
It now has an ultra-efficient 3-band equalization, a 3-position midrange selector, a microphone balance and an active/passive push-pull volume knob.
The result is up to par: transparency of play and dynamics, versatility, precise and powerful sound.
It has nothing to envy to the basses of renowned US luthiers.
Do not hesitate to ask me to send you my sound examples, recorded live in my sound card.
I provide the original Ibanez preamp if you prefer the original sound and wish to review the work done.
The hardware is made up of Gotoh oil bath tuners, five individual Ibanez saddles and Schaller strap locks.
I took advantage of the full Barto upgrade to replace the potentiometer knobs with Allparts and thus match them to the gold color of the rest of the fittings that I let you appreciate in the photos.
As for the strings, it is currently fitted with a Nickel Light set from d'Addario which has very few hours. But don't worry, if you prefer the standard and steel tie rod, I'm supplying a brand new Addario game in its packaging and two Ernie Ball Cobalt games.
You will therefore have no additional costs to foresee since the bass is perfectly tuned and ready to play (action of less than 2mm at the 12th fret).
The bass will be delivered in a Mono brand M80 Sleeve in immaculate condition. These are reinforced, light and high quality covers that have a security ensuring the handle to be wedged during transport and a large storage pocket.
In view of its current coast and the investments made, I ask 1800€ firm.
However, I am also open to exchange offers.
This is an SR 5005 model in excellent cosmetic condition and with a strong temperament.
The Prestige series is the top of the range of the brand, it was manufactured in the Japanese workshops in 2008.
It has wood species that are not found on large series models:
-The body is made of Mahogany giving it depth and resonance and two magnificent Wenge veneers at the front and at the back in an oiled finish.
-The five-piece neck is also oiled and made of Wenge as well as two reinforcements of Bubinga. It is bolted to the top at 4 points, which combined with the selection of woods makes for a very dynamic sounding bass.
-The fingerboard is also in Wenge, it is in perfect condition and perfectly maintained.
The 24-fret neck is 45mm wide at the nut, so getting started is very easy and quick.
Scale length is 34" (864mm).
It is an instrument with very pleasant playing sensations, the pores of the wood slide under the fingers of the left hand and its weight of 4.2 kg is well distributed, which makes it a balanced instrument that can be played for long periods of time. long sessions without fatigue.
On the electronics side, the Prestige range is equipped with two Bartolini pickups developed especially for Ibanez: the custom RT5. Excellent Soapbar microphones with the typical color of the brand, it's made in the USA and you can hear it.
To accentuate this trait and thanks to the wise advice of a friend, I chose to offer this bass a preamp that would make it a monster of character. I stopped on the Bartolini HR5.4 which I had professionally fitted. (invoice in support)
It now has an ultra-efficient 3-band equalization, a 3-position midrange selector, a microphone balance and an active/passive push-pull volume knob.
The result is up to par: transparency of play and dynamics, versatility, precise and powerful sound.
It has nothing to envy to the basses of renowned US luthiers.
Do not hesitate to ask me to send you my sound examples, recorded live in my sound card.
I provide the original Ibanez preamp if you prefer the original sound and wish to review the work done.
The hardware is made up of Gotoh oil bath tuners, five individual Ibanez saddles and Schaller strap locks.
I took advantage of the full Barto upgrade to replace the potentiometer knobs with Allparts and thus match them to the gold color of the rest of the fittings that I let you appreciate in the photos.
As for the strings, it is currently fitted with a Nickel Light set from d'Addario which has very few hours. But don't worry, if you prefer the standard and steel tie rod, I'm supplying a brand new Addario game in its packaging and two Ernie Ball Cobalt games.
You will therefore have no additional costs to foresee since the bass is perfectly tuned and ready to play (action of less than 2mm at the 12th fret).
The bass will be delivered in a Mono brand M80 Sleeve in immaculate condition. These are reinforced, light and high quality covers that have a security ensuring the handle to be wedged during transport and a large storage pocket.
In view of its current coast and the investments made, I ask 1800€ firm.
However, I am also open to exchange offers.
