Overview
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Dates of manufacture:
1994 to 1998
2011
IBANEZ introduced the SR1205 in 1994. It was discontinued for a while in 1998 but has since been reintroduced as the SR1205 Prestige model. The SR1205 is the five string version of the SR1200. The original SR1205s had 2 Ibanez ADX humbuckers, the new model has 2 Nordstrand “Big Single” soapbar pickups. The body tops on the newer model is ovangkol instead of maple. I believe the new model SR1205 Prestige was intially made in Indonesia, but may now be made in Japan. The current SR1205 has the EQB-IIISC 3-band equaliser with EQ-bypass switch & Mid frequency switch as well as a pickup balancer control and a volume control.
Specifications (23)
Body
Body material | mahogany body |
Body shape features | double cutaway |
Body top material | figured maple body top, ovangkol body top |
Hardware
Bridge | die cast bridge |
Hardware color | black hardware |
Controls
EQ or mix controls | 3-band EQ control |
Volume controls | 1 volume control |
Fretboard
Fingerboard inlay material | abalone fingerboard inlay material |
Fingerboard material | rosewood fingerboard |
Fingerboard position markers | oval fingerboard position markers |
General
Finish colors | butterscotch finish, natural finish |
Finish effects | transparent finish |
Made in | Indonesia, Japan |
Number of strings | 5 strings |
Scale length | 34 inches scale-length |
Neck
Neck joint | neck through body |
Neck material | bubinga/wenge neck |
Neck width | 1.77 inches wide at nut |
Number of frets | 24 fret |
Nut | tusq nut |
Tuner layout | three-up-two-down |
Electronics
Pickups brand and model | Ibanez ADX pickup(s), Nordstrand Big Single pickup(s) |
Pickups configuration | 2 humbucker pickups, 2 soapbar pickups |
Prices (5)
Date | Price | Condition | Name | Comments |
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1998 | $1000 | excellent | ||
2015 | $800 | good | ||
1994 | $1250 | excellent | ||
2017 | €899 | new | Andreas Zusann | |
2015 | £931 | new | M.L.R. | I still have this bass to date and is a great playing instrument! |
Reviews (3)
IBANEZ SR1205 reviewed by M.L.R.
M.L.R.
I found , not too long ago that the jack socket that I talked about in the last review did not have an issue and that the loose connection came from the cable I was using and tried another cable to test and prove the theory so l am please that the jack socket works just fine and I am not having any serious problems with it. I am planning to have a setup which should further enhance the bass's performance.These are really great basses so if your looking for one and are thinking about buying one, go for it, they are a definate investment!
IBANEZ SR1205 reviewed by M.L.R.
M.L.R.
I found , not too long ago that the jack socket that I talked about in the last review did not have an issue and that the loose connection came from the cable I was using and tried another cable to test and prove the theory so l am please that the jack socket works just fine and I am not having any serious problems with it. I am planning to have a setup which should further enhance the bass's performance.These are really great basses so if your looking for one and are thinking about buying one, go for it, they are a definate investment!
IBANEZ SR1205 reviewed by M.L.R.
M.L.R.
This is a great bass guitar and is a classy and quality instrument. I have had this bass since May, 2015 and has served me well, it has been on a few gigs and has been played at least 5 days a week in the first year for a couple of hours per day then bought a Musicman Stingray 5 so it got played every other day so now I have other basses so it gets played a littlle less often but the body has two very slight, not even noticable dings that would not be seen unless you check closely( very mild) neck is in great shape, seemingly no wear on frets or fingerboard, one screw on cavity cover a little worn but is still useable, this is due to a tight-fitting barrel.The jack socket when plugged in has some internal play and don't know if this is due general wear and tear jack lead breaks contact when you move around but the jacket socket is secure to body of guitar, no problems there and when I use a Vox Amplug it works fine due to no stress of cable so will try to get the orginal part for it. I have looked online on the Ibanez website but not seen this product but believe you need a part number for it but if not will try and get a decent replacement for it. All other parts work well and don't have any issues with them.The design of the bass is well contoured and slim and fits to your body well and is a
lightweight bass, the body is mahoghany with an ovangkol top, the neck is atlas 5 neck fitted with two KTS titanium rods so makes the neck rigid with less chance of warping, the neck is a 5 piece wenge/ bubinga neck with rosewood fingerboard, abalone oval inlays, 24 frets, big single coil norstrand pickups,3 band EQ III SC preamp, active/ passive switch, mid frequency switch, Gotoh tuners and a mono rail 4 bridge. The body gives a deep, warm tone where as the neck gives a crisp, darker tone. I would say that the big singles give you that fender jazz sound but fatter and more raspy, can cover all genres of music l would say.It's performance is great too, when playing up and down the neck, slapping, chords, even tapping at which I am yet to master and neck is smooth and quite fast.It is quite a hardwaring instrument and is built solidly, definately built to last.I bought for £931 and would say it is definately worth the price paid for it. Great bass!
2 Comments
Ibanez SR1205 VNF
Submitted by Mark on
Just to make a passing comment, the Ibanez SR1205 VNF is a premium model which were made in Indonesia and the SR5005 were or still are made in Japan just to help clarify this information.
Premium
Submitted by J. O. (not verified) on
I play a 1205 and can confirm they are a Premium model. As the above comment states it is the 5005 which are the prestige models, and at a good bit higher pricepoint too. Both are top quality instruments and either would satisfy most any bass player.