Thirty brand new models, divided across three series, will refresh Ibanez`s Bass division in early 2017.
This year`s lineup of electric basses is composed completely of BTB and SR models, including their double and single-cut types. A hybrid fretted/fretless 7-string model will join the Ibanez Bass Workshop line, as will four semi-hollow SR models. Another quartet of semi-hollow anniversary SRs will also be introduced into SR Premium and Standard lineups, respectively. Ibanez also introduces the trendy Fade paint scheme into the lower portions of SR range. Eight SR models (seven double-cut, one single-cut) and two single-cut BTB models make up the new Ibanez Bass Workshop line. Hybrid SRAS7, semi-hollow SRH500, SRH505, SRH500F, SRH505F, solid SRSC800, SRFF800, SRF706, BTB845SC and BTB846SC are new Workshop models. Soundgear`s lineup receives fourteen double-cut models, four semi-hollow, ten solid. Hollow ones are: SR30th4PE, SR30th5PE, SR30th4 and SR30th5. Solids include SR1400E, SR1405E, SR805, SR650, SR655, SR500, SR505, SR400EQM, SR405EQM and SR300E. Six double-cut BTB models are BTB1805E, BTB1806E, BTB845, BTB846, BTB745 and BTB746.
Ibanez SRAS7 is, along with the anniversary models, the undeniable star of Ibanez`s bass lineup for this year. With top four strings fretted and bottom three fretless, this gargantuan seven-stringer sets new standards and raises the bar for other manufacturers. Hybrid electronics, top-shelf tonewoods and specially designed hardware complete this exclusive axe. For more info and a full specs list check the SRAS7 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez SRH500 is one of four non-signature SR models with semi-hollow construction. It is a fretted, four-stringed instrument with spruce/mahogany body, AeroSilk piezo pickups instead of conventional single-coils and soapbars, bolt-on neck, 24-fret fingerboard and black hardware. Ibanez has made it available only in vintage-y Dragon Eye Burst Flat. For more info and a full specs list check the SRH500 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez SRH505 comes in with all of the technology, styling and construction shown on the previous SRH, adding the low B string for five-string lovers. Newly designed semi-hollow SR body (with a single “f” hole), bolt-on neck (with contoured heel), 24-fret fingerboard and piezo-loaded AeroSilk bridge are all there. For more info and a full specs list check the SRH505 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez SRH500F is one of two fretless, semi-hollow SR models introduced this January. It belongs to Ibanez Bass Workshop range, together with the rest of the SRH-designated models. Some of the main features include a mahogany/spruce body, bolt-on neck with contoured heel, AeroSilk bridge with active piezo pickups and fretless fingerboard. For more info and a full specs list check the SRH500F detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez SRH505F wraps up the four-piece line of semi-hollow SR models introduced this year through Ibanez Bass Workshop range. It is a semi-hollow, fretless bass, with active piezo pickups instead of conventional pickups, specially designed bridge and bolt-on neck with contoured heel. Natural Browned Burst Flat is the only currently available color option. For more info and a full specs list check the SRH505F detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez SRSC800 is a single-cut SR model, the only one introduced into the Ibanez Workshop line at 2017 NAMM. Neck-through construction, powerful and versatile soapbar pickups, top-shelf tonewoods and premium hardware grant this four-stringer unlimited possibilities. Natural Flat (satin finish, black hardware) is the only color option available at the moment. For more info and a full specs list check the SRSC800 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez SRFF800 is a four-stringed SR bass guitar, one of several fan-fret models Ibanez introduced at NAMM. Instead of SR`s Standard series, it is a part of this year`s Ibanez Bass Workshop lineup. Premium Ibanez hardware, slanted soapbar pickups compound 33-1/2”-34-1/2” scale and 24-fret fingerboard are among the most notable features on this fan-fretted four-stringer. For more info and a full specs list check the SRFF800 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez SRF706, though a 700 model, is a member of Ibanez Bass Workshop instead of the regular SR range. It has six strings, neck-through-body construction, super versatile electronics and premium class hardware. Brown Burst Flat, with satin finish and Cosmo Black hardware, is currently the only available color option. For more info and a full specs list check the SRF706 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez BTB845SC is a single-cut BTB model and a member of this year`s Ibanez Bass Workshop line. It features through-body neck, sandwiched wing body, new and improved Monorail V bridge, zero fret nut, locking output jack, Bartolini soapbar pickups, extended upper horn and Natural Low Gloss finish. For more info and a full specs list check the BTB845SC detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez BTB846SC comes in with neck-through-body construction, sandwiched wing body and 24-fret fingerboard. Hardware and electronics featured on this six-stringed beast are the same as on the 845SC model. Additional tuner and bridge rail, as well as wider pickups are also featured. This versatile giant can only be bought in Deep Twilight Low Gloss finish. For more info and a full specs list check the BTB846SC detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez SR30th4PE is a Premium class model, introduced to mark SoundGear`s 30th anniversary. It rocks a semi-hollow SR body (with offset sound holes), bolt-on neck (with contoured heel), 24-fret fingerboard, gold-plated hardware and passive Nordstrand pickups. Natural Low Gloss is the only available color option for this exclusive anniversary axe. For more info and a full specs list check the SR30th4PE detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez SR30th5PE is a premium-class five-stringer, introduced this January as part of SR`s 30th Anniversary line. It is a semi-hollow bass, with bolt-on neck construction, passive electronics and 24-fret fingerboard. Some of the premium features include the improved Monorail V bridge, Nordstrand pickups and Gotoh tuners. Natural Low Gloss is Ibanez`s color of choice. For more info and a full specs list check the SR30th5PE detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez SR30th4 is an anniversary model, made in honor of SoundGear`s 30 years in business. Like the rest of the anniversary models, it is a semi-hollow bass, outfitted with a bolt-on neck, 24-fret fingerboard and versatile, passive electronics. Standard series` anniversary models, including this one, come in Natural Browned Burst Flat. For more info and a full specs list check the SR30th4 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez SR30th5 is a part of the four-model series made in honor of SoundGear`s 30th anniversary. Semi-hollow and double-cut body, fast bolt-on neck, 24-fret fingerboard and versatile, passive pickups make up the core features of this mighty five-stringer. The only available color option is Natural Browned Burst Flat finish. For more info and a full specs list check the SR30th5 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez SR1400E is one of two Premium series models introduced this January. It Is an upscale four-stringer, outfitted with high quality electronics and hardware. Mahogany/flamed maple body is paired with a fast, Atlas-shaped neck with 24-fret fingerboard on its top. Nordstrand electronics and combined Gotoh/Ibanez hardware complete this beauty. For more info and a full specs list check the SR1400E detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez SR1405E is a Premium series model, unveiled along with SR1400E at this year`s NAMM. It features the same specs list as its four-stringed counterpart, same styling and same hardware. The only major difference is in the color palette, as these two feature completely different color options (Glacial White and Transparent Gray Black for this model). For more info and a full specs list check the SR1405E detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez SR805 unveiled this January is a remaining of the popular model of the same name. Just like its predecessor, this 805 is the top five-stringer of the standard section of the SR range. It sports the solid, double-cut mahogany/quilt maple body, SR-shaped neck with 24-fret fingerboard on top and Bartolini electronics. For more info and a full specs list check the SR805 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez SR650 is an interesting four-stringer, with an unusual pickups configuration for the SR range. It sports a J/P set made by Nordstrand, and supported by Ibanez`s standard SR controls unit. Other major features include an all-ash body, bolt-on neck with 24-fret fingerboard on top and black Ibanez hardware. For more info and a full specs list check the SR650 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez SR655 comes in with a solid, double-cut SR body, bolt-on neck, passive Nordstrand pickups and 24-fret fingerboard. Hardware on this five-stringed SR is made by Ibanez, as is the controls unit. Only three color options are available: Antique Brown Stained, Natural Flat and Surreal Blue Burst. More color options are expected In the future. For more info and a full specs list check the SR655 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez SR500 is one of many SR models introduced this January. It comes with four strings, double-cut SR body, bolt-on neck and 24-fret fingerboard. Also, it is the most affordable SR bass with Bartolini pickups (MK-1 soapbars on this particular one). Brown Mahogany and Sapphire Blue Flat are available color options. For more info and a full specs list check the SR500 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez SR505 is a representative of the middle class of SR`s Standard series. It rocks five-string construction, double-cut SR body, fast and smooth bolt-on neck, 24-fret fingerboard with abalone inlays, Bartolini soapbar pickups and Ibanez hardware. Sapphire Blue Flat and Brown Mahogany are the only currently available color options. For more info and a full specs list check the SR505 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez SR400EQM is a refreshed variant of the previous year`s model of the same name. It is unveiled at NAMM together with its five-string counterpart and the rest of the SR and BTB models. Some of the prominent features include a mahogany/quilt maple body, SR-shaped bolt-on neck, PowerSpan pickups and 24-fret fingerboard. For more info and a full specs list check the SR400EQM detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez SR405EQM is a reliable, affordable five-string bass. It was introduced at this year`s NAMM along with the rest of SR and BTB novelties. Prominent features include mahogany/quilt maple body, bolt-on neck with sleek SR5 profile and Ibanez`s own PowerSpan pickups. Surreal Blue Burst and Dragon Eye Burst are available color options. For more info and a full specs list check the SR405EQM detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez SR300E is a new, improved and refurbished variant of the already existing 300E. One of the main and most obvious changes is the introduction of the “fade” color options, which were a smash hit at this year`s NAMM. Under the hood, things remain mostly unchanged from previous year. For more info and a full specs list check the SR300E detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez BTB1805E is a BTB Premium series model, one of six double-cut BTB models introduced into the lineup this January. Prominent features include neck-through-body construction with 9-piece neck and 3-layered sandwich body wings, Monorail V bridge, Aguilar electronics and Gotoh tuners. Natural Low Gloss is the only currently available color option. For more info and a full specs list check the BTB1805E detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez BTB1806E is one of six double-cut BTB models introduced into the lineup at NAMM. It belongs to the Premium series` 1800 tier and rocks the super-extended six-string range. Aguilar passive pickups (with Ibanez EQ), Monorail V bridge, 24-fret fingerboard and Gotoh tuners are among the most prominent features of this six-stringed beauty. For more info and a full specs list check the BTB1806E detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez BTB845 is a regular BTB series model, a member of 2017 lineup. Among the prominent features, this elegant five stringer has a five-saddled Monorail V bridge, passive Bartolini pickups (with Ibanez 3-band EQ), 24-fret fingerboard and Cosmo Black hardware. It is available in Deep Twilight Low Gloss finish. For more info and a full specs list check the BTB845 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez BTB846 comes in beautiful Deep Twilight Low Gloss, with matching headstock veneer, Cosmo Black hardware and natural back and neck. Like its five-stringed counterpart, it sports a mix of premium class Ibanez hardware, Bartolini pickups (with Ibanez 3-band EQ) and unbeatable Ibanez playability (deep cutaway, slim and fast neck, body/neck balance). For more info and a full specs list check the BTB846 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez BTB745 is a regular BTB Standard series model introduced along with the rest of Ibanez`s updates for 2017. It is a solid-bodied, double-cut bass with five strings, neck-through-body construction, 3-layered sandwich body wings, passive Bartolini electronics and Ibanez 3-band EQ. Color palette is limited to Natural Low Gloss. For more info and a full specs list check the BTB745 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
Ibanez BTB746 Is the same as the 745 model in almost every respect. Same tonewoods selection, pickups and design are featured on both models. 746, however, does have one additional string (high C), one more bridge saddle, as well as additional tuner. Color palette has only one option – Natural Low Gloss. For more info and a full specs list check the BTB746 detail page on Chorder.com or Ibanez Guitars official web page.
