Ibanez SR Iron Label Series SRMS625EX 5-String Electric Bass Guitar, Black Flat

To the newcomer, the multi-scale concept may appear a bit unusual, but the biggest surprise may be how comfortable players become within a minute or two of playing the instrument. The different fret-to-bridge distances enhance tonality, creating a better sounding bass.Iron LabelThe Iron Label line was originally developed with metal and nothing but metal in mind. We modded and tweaked until we gottotheheaviest-hittingmetalaxeswe'veeverbuilt. They're purposefully spartan, and you won't find a feature here that doesn't contributedirectlytoabone rattling,earth shatteringtones these guitars pump out.Carrying forward that same philosophy, the next generation of Iron Label guitars take this raw metal energy to a completely new level. They sport totally blacked out looks, and their supercharged electronics amounting to some of the heaviest-swinging metal axes we've ever produced.5pc Maple/Walnut neckThe 5pc Maple/Walnut neck provides tonal clarity and superior attack.Ebonol fretboardEbonol is a synthetic material which is made from layers of black paper and phenolic resin. An Ebonol fretboard provides tight and bright sound.Medium fretsMedium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes.Okoume bodyThe Okoume body provides a bright and solid sound.Bartolini BH2 pickupsThe Bartolini BH2 pickups provide a tight bottom-end, punchy mid-range, and smooth response. The dual-coil style configuration maximizes articulation and a long blade pole piece widens the magnetic field, providing balanced string-to-string pickup response.Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQThe Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ is our latest refinement on the concept of simple, straightforward, no-nonsense EQ control. The Boost and Cut for the Mid Control are each centered on slightly different frequencies, an innovation that delivers a preset range of the most favorable bass tones.MR5 bridgeThe Mono-Rail V is the ultimate bridge for bass string isolation. Each bridge is independently and securely locked down to the body for maximum vibration transfer without interference.EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot)The EQ bypass control offers precision tonal adjustments, including a switch to choose passive-only operation. When the EQ bypass is activated, the treble tone control knob becomes the global tone control for the passive circuit.3-way Mid frequency switchThe 3-way Mid frequency switch allow players to change the mid-tone between 250, 450, and 700 Hz.Multi scaleEqualized tension helps to create a more "alive", open tone. But the design also improves player comfort. The multi scale construction ergonomically coordinates with the way a player's hand angles as it moves up and down the neck, facilitating quick, comfortable playing action.