For the upcoming spring of 2014, Ibanez is thoroughly reshaping the electric bass range with 23 new models. SR, GSR, ATK and other seris are being updated.
As one of the premier brands not just in Japan, but the entire world, Ibanez has an additional amount of pressure to always stay on top of their game and raise the bar over and over again. This can prove to be a very cumbersome and demanding task, but Ibanez does it seemingly effortlessly. For 2014, Ibanez has introduced 23 electric basses, divided into five series: Ibanez Bass Workshop, SR Premium, SR, ATK and GSR. Newly established Ibanez Bass Workshop comes with four models, Soundgear Prestige gets three basses, while the standard SR series gets eight. ATK gets two models and the GSR series is reinforced with six new basses. Six six-stringers, seven five-stringers and ten four-string models are being unveiled.
Ibanez Bass Workshop
Ibanez SRF700 is the first of four instruments introduced into the newly established Ibanez Bass Workshop series. It comes with a solid and double-cut mahogany body with flat-top design and neck-through construction. Two standard and one piezo pickup comprise the pickups combo for this fretless four-stringer. For more info, visit the SRF700 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez SRF705 is the five-string version of the previously reviewed SRF700 model. Materials and hardware appointments used on this model are identical to the ones used on the SRF700. This includes the mahogany body, maple/bubinga neck, pickups combo and the fretless fingerboard. For more info, visit the SRF705 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez SRC6 is the first of six six-stringed electric basses introduced for 2014. It rocks the modern-looking mahogany body with the bolt-on jatoba/bubinga neck and passive EMG electronics. HZ35 humbuckers are installed on the top. Behind them, there is a six-saddled hardtail bridge. For more info, visit the SRC6 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez BTB686SC is one of two six-stringed models introduced into the initial Ibanez Bass Workshop lineup. This six-stringed giant is made of ash base with rosewood on top. Maple and bubinga comprise the neck. Bartolini single-coils are fit with an extensive controls unit, which grants an unprecedented level of versatility to this model. For more info, visit the BTB686SC detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
SR Premium
Ibanez SR1800E is the first of three SR Premium basses. It comes with a solid and double-cut body made of three layers. Basic layer is made of mahogany, walnut is in the middle and rosewood and flamed maple on the top. Passive Nordstrand pickups,wenge/bubinga neck and rosewood fingerboard are also featured. For more info, visit the SR1800E detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez SR1805E features the same tonewoods, same construction and the same design as the previously mentioned SR1800E. The only real difference is the string count, as the SR1805E has five, while the SR1800E has four. Passive Nordstrand pickups, wenge/bubinga neck and 24-fret fingerboard are featured on this one, as well. For more info, visit the SR1805E detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez SR1806E follows the lead of the previous two models. It has the same triple-layer body and the bolted neck with Atlas contour. Monorail bridge on this one has six saddles. This one also has gold-plated tuners and abalone inlays on the fingerboard. For more info, visit the SR1806E detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
SR
Ibanez SR806 is a solid and double-cut electric bass with six-string construction and classic SR series design. It rocks the full-length 34” scale, passive Bartolini pickups with passive controls, Accu-cast B300 bridge, modern jatoba/bubinga neck and a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard. For more info, visit the SR806 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez SR700 is one of eight standard SR series updates for 2014. Solid and double-cut body of this four-stringer is made of mahogany base with flamed maple top and bubinga/jatoba neck. Bartolini pickups with extended controls unit, 24-fret rosewood fingerboard and die-cast tuners on the headstock complete the specs. For more info, check the SR700 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez SR400QM comes with the standard SR series double-cut design and bolt-on neck joint construction. Mahogany in the back and quilted maple on the top are combined with a maple/rosewood neck. CAP EXF humbuckers, four-saddled hardtail bridge and a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard are also featured on this model. For more info, check the SR400QM detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez SR375 is one of many intermediate class basses introduced at this year`s NAMM show. What sets it apart from the competition is the amazing Ibanez build quality and playability. All-maple body is paired with a maple/rosewood neck and fit with passive CAP pickups. For more info, check the SR375 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez SR300 is the new incarnation of the king of the lower intermediate class of electric basses. It comes with a solid and carved agathis body and a five-piece maple/rosewood neck. Standard CAP EXF-N2 pickups are featured in the neck and bridge positions. 24-fret rosewood fingerboard is also featured. For more info, check the SR300 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez SR300M is practically identical to the regular SR300, with the exception of the fingerboard, which is made of maple, instead of rosewood. Body is solid, carved and made of agathis and the neck is made of five pieces of maple and rosewood. CAP pickups and die-cast tuners are also there. For more info, check the SR300M detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez SR250 represents the most basic tier in the standard SR series. It comes with a solid and double-cut basswood body and the bolted maple neck. CAP EXF pickups are passive and are installed with a basic controls unit. Regular four-saddled hardtail bridge and die-cast tuners are also featured on this model. For more info, check the SR250 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez SR255 has a solid and double-cut basswood body combined with the fast and slim maple neck. Passive CAP EXF pickups with the standard controls unit and the five-saddled hardtail bridge are featured on the top. Die-cast tuners and rosewood fingerboard complete the major specs list. For more info, check the SR255 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
ATK
Ibanez ATK200 is a solid and double-cut bass guitar with four-string construction and vintage design, characteristic for the ATK models. Standard bridge-positioned triple-bucker, massive ATK series bridge with four saddles and the 22-fret rosewood fingerboard are also featured on this model. For more info, check the ATK200 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez ATK205 kicks off with a solid and double-cut ash body with ATK series standard design and vintage styling. On the top of the flat ash body, Ibanez installs the regular triple-bucker in the bridge position and the classic ATK bridge. Maple neck is topped with a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard. For more info, check the ATK205 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
GSR
Ibanez GSR200SM is one of three GSR SM models introduced at this year`s NAMM. It comes with a solid and double-cut mahogany body with flamed maple top. Neck is made of maple and it features the classic GSR contour. Passive Ibanez pickups, hardtail bridge and 22-fret rosewood fingerboard are also featured. For more info, check the GSR200SM detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez GSR205SM comes with a solid and double-cut body made of mahogany base and the flamed maple top. Neck on this outstanding five-stringer is made of maple and it`s fit with the standard GSR contour. Passive DXH pickups, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard and the hardtail bridge complete the specs. For more info, check the GSR205 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez GSR200B is one of six models introduced into the GSR line for 2014. It comes with a solid and flat mahogany body and a standard bolt-on neck made of maple. Electronics department is equipped with the series standard PSND pickups installed in the J/P configuration. For more info, check the GSR200B detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez GSR205B is a solid and double-cut bass with the standard 34” scale, passive PSND pickups (in classic J/P configuration), B10 hardtail bridge with four adjustable saddles, bolted three-piece maple neck with GSR contour in the back and the standard 22-fret rosewood fingerboard. For more info, check the GSR205B detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez GSR206B is the sixth and final six-stringer introduced for 2014. It comes with a solid and double-cut body made entirely of mahogany. DXH pickups installed in the bridge and neck positions are passive and feature the standard controls unit. 22-fret rosewood fingerboard is featured on the maple neck. For more info, check the GSR206B detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez GSR205M kicks off with a solid and double-cut body made entirely of agathis. It is flat on top and sports the classic bolt-on neck joint. B15 bridge and DXH pickups are installed on it`s top. Standard maple-made neck has the regular GSR contour in the back and a 22-fret maple fingerboard on the top. For more info, check the GSR205M detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
