DISC Ibanez Premium SR5SMLTD-NTF Limited Edition 2016 Bass Guitar

Full Description

Striking Appearnace

This limited edition model features a striking appearance that will stand out from any stage. The stunning Spalted Maple/Bubinga top/Mahogany body lamination gives the SR5SMLTD-NTF a premium feel along with a strong presence, along with a rich tone that players will love.

Neck & Fingerboard

The SR5SMLTD-NTF features an Atlas-5 5piece Wenge/Bubinga neck with KTS Titanium rods, and provides a strong, comfortable neck profile with enhanced intonation. A stunning Birdseye maple fingerboard is also included, and is adorned with 24 frets and an abalone oval inlay. As well as providing a comfortable neck profile, the frets also feature premium fret edges, which are processed to be specially rounded for a smoother play and comfortable neck grip.

Nordstrand Pickups & Electronics

As well as featuring eye-catching looks, the SR5SMLTD-NTF is equipped with two Nordstrand Big Single 5 pickups which deliver a full-bodied, powerful, and aggressive tone, along with clarity. Players can achieve the perfect sound with the 3-Band EQ, bypass switch and mid frequency switch to choose passive-only operation. When the EQ bypasses activated, the treble tone control knob becomes the main tone control for the passive circuit.

Mono-Rail V Bridge Offers Maximum Vibration

The SR5SMLTD-NTF also includes a Mono-rail V bridge, which provides string isolation and enhances help with the harmonic vibrations, for a superb sound. Each bridge is locked down to the body for maximum vibration transfer without interference.

GraphTech Tusq XL Nut

This stunning Bass guitar features a GraphTech Tusq nut which is impregnated with PTFT, providing a slippy substance which controls the amount of grip that the nut has on the strings. A Tusq nut delivers a rich tone, along with hidden harmonics by transferring your strings vibrations efficiently to the guitar.

About Ibanez Guitars

Over the past 30 years, Ibanez Guitars have always been at the forefront of developing the right tools for Electric Guitar players pushing the boundaries of music. For decades, Ibanez designers and luthiers have been the embodiment of this ideology, pushing their skills to the edge of imagination, consistently creating some of the most versatile and unique instruments ever. Although Ibanez guitars have been made since 1908, it wasn't until the late 1980's that they began to form an identity for themselves when artists such as Steve Vai and Frank Zappa began using their instruments. Now with a huge artist clientele across the globe Ibanez are a leading manufacturer of electric guitars and basses and a first choice for many dedicated musicians.

Features

• Limited Edition 2016 model
• Equipped with a duo of passive Nordstrand Big Single 5 pickups
• Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-Band EQ with bypass switch & mid frequency switch
• Includes gig bag for protection and transportation
• 5th String Provides a wider variety of notes for a deeper tone
• Stunning Bubinga top with Spalted Maple/Mahogany body for a unique appearance
• Atlas-5 5piece Wenge/Bubinga neck with KTS Titanium rods for added stability
• Birdseye maple fingerboard with 24 frets and abalone oval inlay
• Premium fret edge treatment offers a smooth and comfortable neck grip
• Graph Tech Black Tusq XL nut provides stable tuning, brings out hidden harmonics and delivers a rich tone

Specifications

Body

• Series: Premium SR
• Top Material: Bubinga top
• Back Material: Spalted Maple/Mahogany body
• Body Finish: Satin/Natural

Neck

• Neck Material: Atlas-5 5pc Wenge/Bubinga with KTS Titanium rods
• Scale Length: 34"
• Fingerboard: Birdseye Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Number of Frets: 24 with premium fret edge treatment
• Nut: Graph Tech Black Tusq XL
• Nut Width: 45 mm
• Position Inlays: Abalone oval inlay

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Nordstrand Big Single 5 pickup (passive)
• Neck Pickup: Nordstrand Big Single 5 pickup (passive)
• Equaliser: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-Band EQ with bypass switch & mid frequency switch
• Bridge: Mono-Rail V Bridge
• Tuning Machines: Gotoh Style
• Hardware Colour: Black Matte
• Case/bag: Gig Bag