Ibanez SR5CMLTD Premium Bass, Caribbean Islet

Ibanez SR5CMLTD Premium Bass, Caribbean Islet Overview

The limited-edition Ibanez SR5CMLTD is part of the Premium family of high-performance instruments. Crafted with select tone woods and equipped with high-profile electronics & hardware, the SR5CMLTD bass guitar is a fine example of why the Ibanez Premium series is so renowned. Sporting a stunning Carribean Islet finish, there’s no doubt that the SR5CMLTD is a professional-quality bass that looks every bit as good as it plays and sounds.

Select Tonewoods

At the heart of the Ibanez SR5CMLTD’s bold tone is its stellar construction, which includes a comfortably-contoured Premium SR Maple/Ash/Walnut body, a sleek 5-piece Panga Panga/Purpleheart neck and a smooth Panga Panga fretboard. The body’s combination of Maple, Ash and Walnut delivers a clear, articulate natural voice with a singing sustain.

Effortless Playing Experience

Elegant playability is catered for by the Panga Panga/Purpleheart neck, which features Ibanez’s own Atlas-5 profile. Topping the neck is a bound Panga Panga fingerboard, which is adorned with beautiful Abalone oval inlays and 24 medium frets for an expressive 2-octave range. Ibanez have reinforced the SR5CMLTD’s neck KTS titanium rods for ultimate stability. The frets have been given the Premium Fret Edge Treatment, which rounds off the frets for a superior neck feel.

Tonal Chameleon

Amplifying the Ibanez SR5CMLTD’s natural tone a pair of super-packed Nordstrand Big Single pickups. These single-coil pickups are praised for their massive, punchy sound so you’ll have no trouble cementing your place in the mix. When it comes to tonal versatility, the Ibanez SR5CMLTD is truly outstanding. Thanks to the onboard Ibanez Custom Electronics (with 3-band EQ and EQ bypass switch) and 3-way mid-frequency switch, the SR5CMLTD can adapt to practically any musical context.

Quality Hardware

Rounding out the Ibanez SR5CMLTD’s impressive spec is its high-quality hardware, which includes Gotoh machine heads, a Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL nut and an MR5S bridge. Combined, the SR5CMLTD’s robust hardware ensures ultra-stable tuning and spot-on intonation.

A 4-string version of the Ibanez SR5CMLTD, the SR5CMLTD, is also available.

If you’re in the market for a pro-quality 5-string bass guitar that plays effortlessly, looks incredible and has a monumental tone, the Ibanez SR5CMLTD is an excellent choice. A world of tones are at your fingertips thanks to the versatile Ibanez Custom Electronics, whilst the rock-solid build-quality ensures you’ll be sounding and playing your best at every gig or studio session. This model is only being made in limited numbers so be sure to grab one before they’re all gone!