The Ibanez SRF705 5-String Fretless Bass is a combination of excellent tones and an upright bass performance. Thanks to this you are provided with a unique blend of sonic possibilities that are suitable for all playing styles. Its custom-made bridge has been designed to accommodate the AeroSilk piezo system infusing this model with airy characteristics of an acoustic upright bass. Complementing this system is a set of Bartolini MK-1 pickups which are featured for when a regular bass tone is required. These offer a wide frequency range with excellent definition and accuracy. With its fretless panga panga fingerboard you are provided with not only an incredibly smooth performance but also a double-bass style vibrato. This has been paired with mahogany for the body and a maple/walnut neck delivering a variety of stunning tonal options. Sweet and warm characteristics packed with plenty of bite the SRF705 suits a range of musical styles.
A wide range of tonal possibilities A unique feature of this bass is its AeroSilk piezo system featuring a custom bridge and a piezo pickup for a truly acoustic sound. This system provides the SRF705 with an airy characteristic of an upright bass. Alongside this system is a volume and tone control for excellent sound shaping and balance. Paired with this system is a set of Bartolini MK-1 pickups featuring a split coil design for a wide frequency range excellent definition and superb accuracy. Both of these deliver an incredible response much like a traditional single coil but without any unwanted hum and noise. Wanting to shape your sound further? Use the 2-band EQ to mould every nuance of your tone for a plethora of possibilities. Comfortable and efficient design This model has been sculpted with a lightweight mahogany elegant contours and a smooth design all in which combine to create an incredibly comfortable instrument. On top of this this incredible tonewood delivers sweet and warm tonal characteristics. This Ibanez also features a smooth cutaway profile allowing easier access to the higher frets. Thanks to this you can perform with an excellent flexibility across the entire fingerboard. Effortless playability The SRF705’s neck has been sculpted from a combination of maple and walnut creating an incredibly bright and smooth tone packed with an excellent sustain and stability. When these stunning tonewoods are paired you are provided with a range of stunning tonal qualities and sonic enhancements as well as an amazing aesthetic. On top of this sits a panga panga fingerboard adding an excellent response with an added layer of brightness whilst its bound edges allow for a smooth playability. This fingerboard is fretless providing a unique tone that fretted versions can’t achieve. By removing the frets each of the strings can vibrate more freely and interact directly with the panga panga. This setup also ensures your hand can glide effortlessly down the fingerboard. Whilst this design is mostly used for jazz and funk this bass can work with a range of musical styles. Specifications Product Code: SRF705-BBFBody and Bridge Material: Mahogany Construction: Neck-Through Finish: Brown Burst Flat Bridge: CustomNeck and Fingerboard Neck Material: 5-Piece Maple/Walnut Neck Profile: SRF5 Scale Length: 34” Fingerboard Material: Bound Panga Panga Fingerboard Radius: 12” Frets: 30 Fretless Inlays: Side Dots and Fret Markers Nut: PPS Black Nut Width: 45mmHardware and Electronics Bridge Pickup: Bartolini MK-1 Neck Pickup: Bartolini MK-1 Electronics: AeroSilk Piezo System Controls: Volume Tone 2-Band EQ Tuners: Die Cast Hardware: Cosmo Black Strings: Flatwound (.045 .065 .080 .100 .132 Gauges)
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