The SR505EL is a premium left-handed 5-string that doesn't cut corners. Bartolini BH2 pickups are the highlight here -- they're prized for their articulate, transparent tone with balanced string-to-string response, and they sound incredible through the Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ with its 3-way mid frequency switch. You can dial in three distinct mid centers (250Hz, 450Hz, 700Hz), which is a level of control most basses in this range simply don't offer.

The okoume body in Brown Mahogany has a warm, rich voice, and the jatoba/walnut neck is thin, fast, and stable. An EQ bypass switch lets you go full passive for a more organic, uncolored sound. For left-handed players seeking a professional-grade 5-string for jazz, fusion, worship, or session work, this is hard to beat.