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Ibanez Adds New Multi-Scale SR’s for 2024
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Ibanez Adds New Multi-Scale SR’s for 2024

Ibanez’s 2024 offerings are being expanded to include the SRMS720 and SRMS725. The new models are a variation of their SR basses and employ multi-scale construction for even tension across all the strings.

Ibanez Unveils BTB Light Multi-Scale Basses
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Ibanez Unveils BTB Light Multi-Scale Basses

Ibanez introduced multi-scale versions of their boutique-styled BTB model a few years ago, and now they’ve introduced a refined version of them. The BTB Light Multi-Scale Basses feature subtler scale differences between the highest and lowest strings.

Ibanez to Introduce Fretless Semi-Hollow SR Series Basses at NAMM 2024
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Ibanez to Introduce Fretless Semi-Hollow SR Series Basses at NAMM 2024

Ibanez’s flagship SR series will be shown at the 2024 NAMM show. The fretless SRD900 and the SRD905 models are four and five-string basses, each featuring a semi-hollow construction with an exotic maple top with three oval sound holes.

Ibanez Introduces Two New Singlecut BTB Models
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Ibanez Introduces Two New Singlecut BTB Models

Ibanez has two new singlecut BTBs this year with the BTB865SC and BTB866SC. The neck-through basses are five and six-string models, respectively, and have a new wood combination.

Ibanez Revamps SR1350B Basses for 2023
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Ibanez Revamps SR1350B Basses for 2023

Ibanez has revealed three new SR1350B models to its SR Premium line for 2023. The four, five, and six-string versions of the bass now sport a new top and finish for a refreshed look.

Ibanez Introduces First Fretless EHB Model, the EHB1005F
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Ibanez Introduces First Fretless EHB Model, the EHB1005F

Ibanez has added a new model to their headless EHB basses with the EHB1005F, a five-string that marks the first fretless bass of the series.

Ibanez Unveils SRC6MS Multi-Scale Crossover Bass
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Ibanez Unveils SRC6MS Multi-Scale Crossover Bass

Ibanez’s Bass Workshop series is an avenue for the company to try out different design aspects. This year they’re adding to the lineup with the SRC6MS Multi-Scale Crossover Bass.

Ibanez Introduces Five-String Electric Upright Bass
Basses

Ibanez Introduces Five-String Electric Upright Bass

Ibanez got into the electric upright bass game in 2018 with the Upswing. Now they’ve added to the series with a five-string model called the UB805.

Ibanez Revamps Mike D’Antonio Signature Bass for 2022
Basses

Ibanez Revamps Mike D’Antonio Signature Bass for 2022

Ibanez has revamped Killswitch Engage bassist Mike D’Antonio’s signature bass for 2022 with the MDB5-OXB. The fifth version of his four-string now comes in an Ox Blood finish.

Ibanez Introduces New Acoustic Bass Guitar for NAMM
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Ibanez Introduces New Acoustic Bass Guitar for NAMM

Ibanez will be exhibiting at the 2022 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California next week, and they’ve unveiled some of the new instruments they’ll be bringing along. That includes a new acoustic bass guitar model named the AEGB24E.

Hoshino U.S.A. Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Ibanez Custom Shop Basses
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Hoshino U.S.A. Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Ibanez Custom Shop Basses

Hoshino U.S.A., the U.S.-based distributor of Ibanez Guitars, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with the creation of limited collection of “extremely special, hand-crafted, custom instruments.”

Ibanez Introduces New SR Premium Bass Guitars
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Ibanez Introduces New SR Premium Bass Guitars

Ibanez has a lot cooking for this year, including three new SR Premium models. The limited-edition instruments help to mark the 35th anniversary of their flagship SR design.