Ibanez Adds to SR Premium Series Basses

Ibanez freshened up their SR Premium line with two new finishes for 2017. The SR1400-MLG and the SR1405E-GWH are the first in the series to feature gloss finishes and come in Mojito Lime Green and Glacial White, respectively.

Ibanez SR1400-MLG Bass

Each model is built in the company’s premium factory with a mahogany body, figured maple top, five-piece wenge/bubinga neck, and rosewood fretboard. They are fitted with a pair of Nordstrand Big Singles with a three-band EQ complete with a bypass switch and a three-way mid-frequency switch.

The Ibanez SR1400E-MLG and SR1405E-GWH will be available in June with street prices of $1,199 and $1,299.

Ibanez SR1400E-MLG Bass Specs:

Strings:4
Finishes:Mojito Lime Green
Body:Mahogany
Top:Figured Maple
Neck:Atlas-5 5pc Wenge/Bubinga neck w/KTS TITANIUM rods
Fretboard:Rosewood
Inlays:Abalone
Frets:24 Medium w/Premium Fret Edge Treatment
Pickups:Nordstrand Big Singles
Electronics:EQB-IIISC 3-band eq w/Eq bypass switch & Mid frequency switch
Bridge:Mono-rail IV Bridge
Nut:Black TUSQ XL
Hardware color:Gold
Case:Gig Bag Included
Build:Made in Ibanez Premium Factory

Ibanez SR1400E-MLG Bass Specs:

Strings:5
Finishes:Glacial White
Body:Mahogany
Top:Figured Maple
Neck:Atlas-5 5pc Wenge/Bubinga neck w/KTS TITANIUM rods
Fretboard:Rosewood
Inlays:Abalone
Frets:24 Medium w/Premium Fret Edge Treatment
Pickups:Nordstrand Big Singles
Electronics:EQB-IIISC 3-band eq w/Eq bypass switch & Mid frequency switch
Bridge:Mono-rail IV Bridge
Nut:Black TUSQ XL
Hardware color:Gold
Case:Gig Bag Included
Build:Made in Ibanez Premium Factory

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