Ibanez SR Standard — 5‑string (Mars Gold Metallic Burst)

A compact, slim‑neck Soundgear 5‑string offering active electronics; the SR family spans beginner models to higher‑end Prestige instruments.

Why we selected it today

Great Price: the asking price sits noticeably below the historical like‑for‑like asking‑price benchmark for Ibanez SR 5‑string listings, presenting a practical value for a widely useful modern 5‑string bass. The pricing evidence helped too: AG currently rates the asking price as Great Price against its like-for-like comparison set.

The model’s pedigree

Detected as an Ibanez SR Bass Series 5‑string. The SR (Soundgear) family is known for slim necks, compact bodies and active electronics across a wide range of quality and prices.

How we matched this guitar

SR basses favour slim neck profiles and compact bodies with active preamps — a design aimed at playability and modern, punchy tone. The series ranges from entry‑level to high‑end Japanese Prestige models, so exact model number matters for valuation.

Key features

Slim neck, compact body shape and active electronics; this listing is configured as a 5‑string bass, typical of the SR family’s modern ergonomic design.

How the asking price compares

At $645, this sits against a current median asking price of $0 across 1 other closely matched listing. For now, the current market median remains the main AG benchmark at $884. The featured guitar is about 27% below that level. That earns AG’s Great Price rating: on the evidence available, it is notably keener than the centre of the current asking-price market. These are observed eBay asking prices, not confirmed sold prices.

What a buyer should check

Identify the complete SR model number, test the active preamp and battery compartment, and inspect the neck and truss rod.