Ibanez SR1425 Premium Electric Bass, 5-String (with Gig Bag)

Ibanez SR1425 Premium Electric Bass, 5-String (with Gig Bag), Caribbean Green, Serial Number 211P01231204774, Full Straight Back

Ibanez SR1425 Premium Electric Bass, 5-String (with Gig Bag), Caribbean Green, Serial Number 211P01231204774, Headstock Left Front

Ibanez SR1425 Premium Electric Bass, 5-String (with Gig Bag), Caribbean Green, Serial Number 211P01231204774, Body Straight Front

Ibanez SR1425 Premium Electric Bass, 5-String (with Gig Bag), Caribbean Green, Serial Number 211P01231204774, Body Left Front

Ibanez SR1425 Premium Electric Bass, 5-String (with Gig Bag), Caribbean Green, Serial Number 211P01231204774, Body Straight Back

Ibanez SR1425 Premium Electric Bass, 5-String (with Gig Bag), Caribbean Green, Serial Number 211P01231204774, Headstock Straight Back

With a design that will inspire you to play your best, the Ibanez SR1425 features Nordstrand Big Break pickups for aggressive tone shaped by a 3-band EQ.

What's special about this item?

Feature:	What it does:
Mahogany body	Rich, warm, focused sound; added sustain
Flamed maple top	Premium wood grain with bright, projecting tone
Atlas 5-piece neck	Panga Panga/Purpleheart; KTS TITANIUM rods
Nordstrand Big Break pickups	Soapbar-sized split-coil; hum-free performance

Overview

For 30 years the SR has given bass players a modern alternative. With its continued popularity, Ibanez is constantly endeavoring to answer the wider needs of a variety of players, at a variety of budgets. But no matter what the specs, the heart is the same-SR continues to excite with its smooth, fast neck, lightweight body, and perfectly matched electronics.

"Designed to Inspire", all Ibanez Premium series are manufactured with select tone woods, high-profile electronics, hardware and dedicated skills of craftsmanship and care in details for your musical journey. The richness of sound, stunning appearance and unrivalled playability of the Ibanez Premium series will open the gate of your reservoir of inspiration.

Features:

- Atlas 5pc Panga Panga/Purpleheart neck with KTS TITANIUM rods
The Atlas 5pc Panga Panga/Purpleheart neck provides a well-balanced note attack and tone with rich sustain. The neck is constructed with KTS TITANIUM reinforcement rods, increasing its stability and adding sustain.

- Flamed Maple fretboard
The beautiful Flamed Maple fretboard imbues this model with an exotic appearance.

- Medium frets with Premium fret edge treatment
Medium sized frets enhances the accuracy to your notes.
The Premium Fret Edge Treatment offers a super smooth, comfortable performance.

- Flamed Maple top / African Mahogany body
The Flamed Maple top offers a beautiful wood grain. The African Mahogany body delivers a rich mid-low end.

- Nordstrand Big Break pickups
Nordstrand… read more "Big Break" pickups cram a meaty split coil into a soapbar-style pickup, producing a full-bodied, powerful, aggressive tonal texture, while still retaining the clarity that's characteristic of single coil tone with noiseless performance.

- Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ
The Custom Electronics 3-band EQ is Ibanez's latest refinement on the concept of simple, straightforward, no-nonsense EQ control. The Boost and Cut for the Mid Control are each centered on slightly different frequencies, an innovation that delivers a preset range of the most favorable bass tones.
"Designed to Inspire", all Ibanez Premium series are manufactured with select tone woods, high-profile electronics, hardware and dedicated skills of craftsmanship and care in details for your musical journey. The richness of sound, stunning appearance and unrivalled playability of the Ibanez Premium series will open the gate of your reservoir of inspiration.

Features:

- Gotoh machine heads
Gotoh machine heads provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy.

- MR5S bridge
The MR5S bridge has adjustable saddles for variable string spacing by +/- 1.5mm, answering every bassist's specific string spacing needs.

- EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot)
The EQ bypass control offers precision tonal adjustments, including a switch to choose passive-only operation. When the EQ bypass is activated, the treble tone control knob becomes the global tone control for the passive circuit.

- 3-way Mid frequency switch
The 3-way Mid frequency switch allow players to change the mid-tone between 250, 450, and 700 Hz.

- Gig bag included
It comes with Ibanez gig bag which is designed specifically to fit and protect this instrument.

Specs

- Neck: 5pc Panga Panga/Purpleheart with KTS TITANIUM rods
- Fretboard: Flamed Maple
- Frets: Medium
- Top: Flamed Maple
- Body: African Mahogany
- Pickups: Nordstrand Big Break
- Electronics: Custom Electronics 3-band EQ
- Machine Heads: Gotoh
- Bridge: MR5S
- Switch: EQ Bypass, 3-way Mid Frequency Switch
- Bag: Gig Bag

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Caribbean Green: Shipping Weight: 16 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 50 x 18 x 5 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SR1425BCGL

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-669-8262
Web: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/support/

Reviews

(1 ratings)

Submitted July 19, 2024 by D B in Atlanta, GA

"well....."

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3 Ibanez basses later....I ordered the SR606E with the blue burst. fret ends were pretty sharp for a 900 dollar bass as was as a slightly noisy preamp. Sent back got the 5 string version because I thought maybe selling more of them they would possibly get better attention but I think I got a B stock. The neck had what looked like a hunk taken out and glued back. I say this because of the hump I felt over that area. I didn't even plug it in, I sent it right back.I thought maybe spending the bucks on a premium 5 string with KTS rods and fret end treatment would be the way to goto avoid such things. I ordered a numbered one, saw the exact bass i'd be getting. Out of the box I was impressed with how it looked in person. I wanted it, it looked amazing and being a 1600 dollar bass I was like, MAN this is going to great. well, not so much. SUPER noisy pre and a ground issue in the front pickup. I believe the pickups are microphonic. Every switch click and smallest tap on the bass anywhere came through the amp as loud as the bass itself. I didn't even mention the nut being too deep on the G string causing massive fret buzz. I did call Ibanez'z warrant guys and was going to send it back and even got a repair number etc etc. After a good night sleep I decided this just isn't acceptable for a $1600 bass and decided to return it. I specifically ordered this one because the other 2's bridges looked off center. The wood on the center line maybe was off and the bridge was fine but I didn't… read more want to take a chance on that.I have to admit, I'm pretty disappointed in all 3 basses from Ibanez, which is odd because I've played them in stores and had buddies with them i've played for extended periods and felt they are great basses. The 2 were under a grand I can understand having some QC issues but not on a premium bass. What are we doing Ibanez? Go look at the pics on this last one listed and check out the bridge's placement and you'll see what I'm talking about. This is a 1600 dollar instrument? Maybe that should have been a red flag when ordering the other, like hey, maybe these guys aren't all that great and have QC issues, but it looked right, the wood grain was great, the bridge was lined up with it correctly and so on. zZounds is great, no issues with them. They have always treated me kind on the phone, that guy Sam rocks man. Give him a raise. Speaking of, in this crap economy I hope they pay people what they are worth. Guitar center and music and arts don't (I teach for them) Im not sure what I'll end up replacing this bass with. I'm in need of a 5 string (been playing a P bass for the past few years, and no I don't want 5 string p, I want something opposite) so I'm at loss and back to shopping. I'm not sure if I'll go with Ibanez again but I always be glad tp spend my money at zZounds. I literally have nothing bad to say about them. If you are on the fence about shopping with them take if from a guy that has bought a Roland V kit, a Gibson DC bass, a couple of pricey guitars and some odd things like a mojo tone Strat harness, all with payment plans, they are the best out there. Maybe they should giver Ibanez some pointers eh? That's my long winded review. Have a good one.

Musical Background:
Pro Musician and Educator

Musical Style:
Any and all.

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