Used Ibanez SR5BBLTD Buckeye Burl Natural Flat
Used Ibanez SR5BBLTD Buckeye Burl Natural Flat
Serial Number: I0207E
Weight: 8.6 lbs.
Condition: Excellent condition, bass shows little to no wear aside from some light pick scratches in the top on bass side of strings, handful of other small scratches on the back, on the lower horn. Comes with original Ibanez gig bag.
This Ibanez SR5BBLTD in Natural Flat (Serial #I0207E) is a used 5-string bass from Ibanez’s SR line, and the LTD in the name marks it as a limited model. The headline is the buckeye burl. It covers the top, the headstock face, and both pickup covers, so the whole bass reads as one matched set. Buckeye burl comes from irregular growths on buckeye trees. Those burls are small and unpredictable, so pieces large and stable enough for a bass top are hard to source. That’s why the wood rarely shows up outside high-end and limited builds. The burl sits over an ash body, a pairing with a tight low end and a clear, punchy attack. A satin finish shows off the figure without a glossy sheen, and gold hardware ties the look together. It weighs 8.6 lb.
The 5-piece wenge/bubinga neck is reinforced with KTS titanium rods, which add stiffness and help the neck hold its relief through seasonal changes. It’s carved to Ibanez’s Atlas-5 shape (19.5mm at the 1st fret, 21.5mm at the 12th), thin enough for fast runs across 5 strings, with a satin finish that won’t drag. The wenge fretboard has abalone oval inlays, a 12" (305mm) radius, and 24 medium frets with Ibanez’s Premium Edge Treatment, which rounds the fret ends for a smooth feel along the edges. Other specs include a 34" scale and a 45mm GraphTech Black TUSQ nut. The AANJ (All Access Neck Joint) is a bolt-on with a sculpted heel, so the top frets are easy to reach. The Mono-rail IV fixed bridge puts each string on its own isolated saddle (16.5mm string spacing), which cuts down on crosstalk between strings and keeps every note distinct. Gotoh GB707 tuners keep it in tune.
A pair of passive Nordstrand Big Single 5 pickups, each under a buckeye burl cover, handle the sound. They’re voiced for a full low end and a clear, open top. The control layout is master volume, a balancer to blend the two pickups, and a 3-band EQ with treble, mid, and bass. A 3-way switch sets the mid frequency, and a separate toggle engages or bypasses the EQ for the straight passive tone of the Nordstrands. That covers round vintage fingerstyle tones, punchy slap, and focused modern growl. Whether you’re a gigging bassist who needs one instrument for the whole night, a session player covering a lot of styles, or a collector of limited Ibanez models, the SR5BBLTD fits right in. It’s in excellent used condition, with light pick scratches on the top along the bass side of the strings and a handful of small scratches on the back. This one (Serial #I0207E) comes with its original Ibanez gig bag. Order today from Brian’s Guitars.
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Body
Type: Solidbody
Shape: SR5BB
Top Material: Buckeye Burl
Body Material: Ash
Finish: Satin
Color: Natural Flat
Neck
Material: 5-Piece Wenge/Bubinga w/ KTS Titanium Rods
Shape: Atlas-5
Dimensions: 19.5mm at the 1st fret, 21.5mm at the 12th fret
Joint: AANJ
Fretboard Material: Wenge
Neck Finish: Satin
Headstock: Buckeye Burl
Inlay: Abalone Ovals
Radius: 305mmR/12"
Frets: 24, Medium (Premium Edge Treatment)
Scale Length: 34"
Nut Width: 45mm
Nut Material: GraphTech Black TUSQ
Hardware
Bridge/Tailpiece: Mono-rail IV Fixed (16.5mm string spacing)
Tuners: Gotoh GB707
Hardware Finish: Gold
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Nordstrand Big Single 5 Passive w/ Buckeye Burl cover
Bridge Pickup: Nordstrand Big Single 5 Passive w/ Buckeye Burl cover
Controls: Master Volume, Balancer, 3-way EQ, On/Bypass/Off, Toggle, 3-way Mid-Frequency Toggle, Treble, Mid, Bass
Other
Case/Gigbag: Ibanez Gigbag