Ibanez introduced a total of 32 new electric bass models for 2018, with a vast majority, naturally, belonging to the ubiquitous SR range.
Ibanez`s 2018 lineup was introduced at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, Ca. Among over 100 new models, there were 32 electric basses. Most of them, of course, belong to the SR range. Besides SR, Ibanez Bass Workshop, BTB, Talman, and GSR ranges were also updated. The new Ibanez Bass Workshop received eight models: UB804, SRMS800, SRMS805, SRMS806, SRSC806, BTB845V, SRH505, and SRH505F. The new Sound Gear (the full name of the SR range) come in Premium and Standard classes, with no Prestige models introduced this time. New SR models in 2018 lineup will be: SR2600E, SR2605E, SR1820E, SR1825E, SR1700BE, SR1705BE, SR870, SR875, SR876, SR670, SR675, SR400EQM, SR300E, SR305E, SR1405, SR405EQM, SR370EF, and SR306EB. GIO`s SR series will be expanded with two new models: GSR200SM and GSR205SM. The Talman Bass series has received only one model, a standard class TMB100M. BTB series will feature five new basses: BTB1825E, BTB1826E, and BTB747.
Ibanez UB804 is a Bass Workshop model, the only upright bass in 2018 lineup. It comes with a solid maple body, standard 34” bass scale, Tama tri-pod stand, and Aerosilk piezo electronics. For further info and the full specs list, check UB804 detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SRMS800 is a member of the multi-scale trio Ibanez Bass Workshop received at NAMM. It is the four-string variant, coming in with poplar burl/walnut top, Bartolini BH2 pickups, and 33.5”-34.55” scale. For further info and the full specs list, check SRMS800 detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SRMS805 is there for five-string players who want to explore the compound-scale possibilities. Like its four and six-stringed siblings, it offers solid mahogany body w/poplar top, jatoba/walnut neck, and 24-fret panga panga fingerboard. For further info and the full specs list, check SRMS805 detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SRMS806 is the six-string option of the multi-scaled Ibanez Bass Workshop trio introduced at this year`s NAMM Show. It shares the construction and design features with SRMS800 and SRMS805, including Monorail bridge, Gotoh tuners, custom electronics. For further info and the full specs list, check SRMS806 detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SRSC806 is the only single-cut SR model introduced this year. It belongs to Ibanez Bass Workshop, and offers mahogany wing body w/poplar burl top, maple/purpleheart neck, Bartolini BH2 pickups, and 34” scale. For further info and the full specs list, check SRSC806 detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez BTB845V is the only BTB model introduced through the Workshop series. It offers neck-through-body construction, slightly shorter 33” scale, Ibanez/Gotoh hardware, and Bartolini BH2 passive soapbar pickups. For further info and the full specs list, check BTB845V detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SRH505 is one of two semi-hollow SR models introduced this year. Both are, however, reissues of last year’s models. The new 505 offers semi-hollow mahogany/spruce body, jatoba/walnut neck, and Aerosilk piezo electronics. For further info and the full specs list, check SRH505 detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SRH505F is the fretless variant of the regular 505 model. The main difference is the lack of frets on this one, with all other features and specs being shared between the two. For further info and the full specs list, check SRH505F detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SR2600E opens up the SR Premium section of the reviews. It is a luxurious four-stringer equipped with mahogany/poplar burl body, Nordstrand Big Single pickups, a 15-piece neck, and panga panga fingerboard. For further info and the full specs list, check SR2600E detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SR2605E is the most expensive Premium class five-stringer available under SR banner. Main appointments include a mahogany/poplar burl body, a 15-piece neck, Nordstrand pickups, and combined Ibanez/Gotoh hardware. For further info and the full specs list, check SR2605E detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SR1820E is the new 1800 four-stringer. It is among the most expensive SR Premium models, coming in with mahogany body w/walnut/flame maple top, Atlas-shaped neck, Nordstrand pickups, and 24-fret panga panga fingerboard. For further info and the full specs list, check SR1820E detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SR1825E comes in with five strings, gold-plated hardware, low gloss Natural finish, and black plastics. Main construction features include a mahogany body walnut/maple top, Nordstrand pickups, five-piece neck, and panga panga fingerboard. For further info and the full specs list, check SR1825E detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SR1700BE is a Premium class four-stringer. It belongs to the 1700 series and offers some pretty interesting appointments, such as poplar burl top, Nordstrand Big Single pickups, panga panga fingerboard, and Monorail bridge. For further info and the full specs list, check SR1700BE detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SR1705BE is also a Premium class instrument. It is a modern five-stringer with full-length scale, passive electronics, gorgeous poplar burl/walnut top in natural color, black-clad hardware, and traditional bolt-on construction. For further info and the full specs list, check SR1705BE detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SR870 is the new top four-stringer in SR`s Standard division. It will be available in Autumn Leaf Gradation and Deep Twilight Flat. Main features will include mahogany body, Bartolini BH2 pickups, and a full-scaled jatoba/walnut neck w/jatoba fingerboard. For further info and the full specs list, check SR870 detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SR875 comes in as a member of the new 870 trio, SR Standard`s new ruling class. Main features include mahogany body w/flame maple/walnut top, jatoba/walnut neck w/jatoba fingerboard, and Bartolini electronics. For further info and the full specs list, check SR875 detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SR876 is a true juggernaut, a six-stringed bass made for players who seek the ultimate versatility. Main features include mahogany body w/flame maple/walnut top, jatoba/walnut neck w/jatoba fingerboard, and Bartolini soapbar pickups. For further info and the full specs list, check SR876 detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SR670 will join the new 600 series lineup as its main four-string option. Key appointments include a mahogany body w/ash top, jatoba/walnut neck w/jatoba fingerboard, and BH2 Bartolini pickups. For further info and the full specs list, check SR670 detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SR675 comes in with a solid and double-cut mahogany body w/ash top, bolted walnut/jatoba neck, 24-fret jatoba fingerboard, and stock Ibanez hardware. Silver Wave Black Flat is the name of the only available color option. For further info and the full specs list, check SR675 detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SR400EQM offers great value for the money, sporting Ibanez`s own PowerSpan pickups (w/coil-splitting, three-band EQ), mahogany body w/quilt maple top, and maple/walnut neck w/jatoba fingerboard on top. For further info and the full specs list, check SR400EQM detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SR300E for 2018 will have a huge color palette which consists of solid, burst, as well as gradation options. Under the hood, it rocks mahogany body, maple/walnut neck, PowerSpan pickups, and stock hardware. For further info and the full specs list, check SR300E detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SR305E brings the same tonewoods, hardware, and electronics as its four-stringed sibling (SR300E), but with a less diverse color palette. Only five options are available, instead of 300E`s nine. For further info and the full specs list, check SR305E detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SR1405 Premium`s 2018 variant will feature solid mahogany body, figured maple top, Atlas-shaped panga panga/purpleheart neck, and bound panga panga fingerboard. Nordstrand`s Big Single pickups occupy bridge and neck positions. For further info and the full specs list, check SR1405 detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SR405EQM will also be refreshed for 2018. The new variant offers a mahogany body, quilt maple top, PowerSpan pickups, maple/walnut neck, and jatoba fingerboard, all wrapped in seductive Dragon Eye Burst paint scheme. For further info and the full specs list, check SR405EQM detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SR370EF offers alternative solution to players who are eyeing the 300 series models. Instead of mahogany, it has an all-maple body. Other features, except color palette, are identical to regular 300 models. For further info and the full specs list, check SR370EF detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez SR306EB is a budget-friendly beast with six strings, mighty PowerSpan pickups, and sinister-looking Weathered Black paint scheme. Other notable features include a mahogany body, maple/walnut neck, and jatoba fingerboard. For further info and the full specs list, check SR306EB detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez GSR200SM`s 2018 incarnation offers a flat-top poplar body w/spalt maple cap, GSR maple neck w/New Zealand pine fingerboard on top, and a set of Ibanez J/P passive pickups. For further info and the full specs list, check GSR200SM detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez GSR205SM is a super-affordable five-stringer, perfect for learning and practicing purposes. Main features include a poplar body w/spalt maple top, GSR maple neck, New Zealand pine fingerboard, and covered soapbar pickups. For further info and the full specs list, check GSR205SM detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez TMB100M is the only Talman Bass series` reinforcement introduced at NAMM. It comes in with the classic Talman body, bolt-on maple neck w/maple fingerboard, and Dynamix J/P pickups. For further info and the full specs list, check TMB100M detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez BTB1825E is a Premium class five-stringer. It will join the popular BTB series and it will bring layered ash/walnut body wings, 9-piece through-body neck, panga panga fingerboard, and Aguilar`s passive DCB pickups. For further info and the full specs list, check BTB1825E detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez BTB1826E brings even more range and even more sonic versatility than its five-string twin (BTB1825E), thanks to the sixth string. Construction and design-wise, these two are basically the same. For further info and the full specs list, check BTB1826E detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
Ibanez BTB747 is this year`s only seven-string bass model. It will reinforce the BTB range, bringing layered mahogany/ash/walnut body wings, a 9-piece through-body neck, Bartolini electronics, and jatoba fingerboard w/35” scale. For further info and the full specs list, check BTB747 detail page on our site or visit the official Ibanez Guitars web page.
