Ibanez Adds 6-String SR Premium Model Bass

Ibanez expanded their SR Premium lineup with the inclusion a new 6-string model, the SR1206. Sporting the mahogany body and ovangkol top combination, the new bass shares the rest of the qualities of its siblings, including a 5-piece wenge/bubinga neck, a rosewood fingerboard, and a pair of Nordstrand Big Single pickups.

Ibanez 6-String SR Premium Model Bass

The preamp is Ibanez’s active/passive EQB-IIISC, which is tailored to the Nordstrand pickups. Besides Volume, Blend, Bass, Mid, and Treble controls, the bass has an active/passive switch and a mid-frequency toggle switch for tonal flexibility.

The Ibanez 6-string SR Premium SR1206 is available now with a street price of $1249.99. Fore more, check out the Ibanez website.

Ibanez SR1206 Bass Specs:

  • Made in Ibanez’s Premium factory
  • USA Nordstrand “Big Single” pickups
  • EQB-IIISC 3-band EQ, with Mid frequency switch and EQ bypass switch
  • Mono-Rail IV bridge with locking saddles
  • Neck Material: 5 piece Wenge/Bubinga
  • Body: Mahogany body
  • Top: Ovangkol
  • Frets: Medium frets
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Inlay: Abalone oval inlay
  • Hardware color: Gold
  • Finishes: VNF
  • Includes special gig bag

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  1. Sweet! Need to try one of these out! Wonder how it compares to the GV models in feel and sound,

  2. Hmm.. I’m considering this.

  3. an incredible bass I need one to complete my rack!

  4. realy need this one.. great sound.