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. The four-string SRMS720 has a 34.5-inch 4th string and a 33.5-inch 1st string, while the SRMS725 adds a 35.5-inch 5th string and extends the 1st string to 34 inches.
Another core design element to the basses is its pickup system. Ibanez fits each with Fishman Fluence pickups, which they say deliver a “clear, powerful sound with excellent articulation.” The pickups are complemented by a Fishman 3-band EQ with a Single Coil Mode switch and a 3-way voice select switch. Though Fishman offers the Fluence systems on other instruments, the pickups and preamp on these basses were developed specifically for them and are exclusive to Ibanez.
Other features include a Panga Pang fretboard with offset abalone dot inlays, Graph Tech Ratio tuners, and a Blue Chameleon finish.
The Ibanez SRMS720 and SRMS725 will be shipping soon with street prices of $1,299 and 1,399.
Ibanez SRMS720 Bass Specs:
| Scale: | 34.5″ to 33.5″ |
| Body: | Okoume |
| Neck: | 5-piece Maple/Walnut |
| Fretboard: | Panga Panga |
| Frets: | 24 Medium |
| Inlays: | Offset Abalone Dot |
| Pickups: | Fishman Fluence Brushed Stainless |
| Electronics: | Fishman 3-band EQ with Single Coil Mode Switch (push/pull), 3-way Voice Select Switch |
| Tuners: | Graph Tech RATIO |
| Bridge: | MR5S |
| String Spacing at Bridge: | 19mm |
| Finish: | Blue Chameleon |
Ibanez SRMS725 Bass Specs:
| Scale: | 35.5″ to 34″ |
| Body: | Okoume |
| Neck: | 5-piece Maple/Walnut |
| Fretboard: | Panga Panga |
| Frets: | 24 Medium |
| Inlays: | Offset Abalone Dot |
| Pickups: | Fishman Fluence Brushed Stainless |
| Electronics: | Fishman 3-band EQ with Single Coil Mode Switch (push/pull), 3-way Voice Select Switch |
| Tuners: | Graph Tech RATIO |
| Bridge: | MR5S |
| String Spacing at Bridge: | 19mm |
| Finish: | Blue Chameleon |
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I really can’t understand this obsession with fanned frets.
I play 4 and 5 string fretted, fretless and EDB. And after 40+ years of playing can’t see how it would make it more versatile. Multiscale is fine if you know you can make a p bass with flats sing. And if you can make a p bass with flats sing, then why would you need a multiscale.
I have 2 Soundgears – one a 1987 SR05. And it’s a bute.