IBANEZ Standard SR305E-MSS Metallic Silver Sunburst
Five-string electric bass with PowerSpan pickups and active electronics
In the best Soundgear tradition, the Ibanez Standard SR305E-MSS Metallic Silver Sunburst combines unparalleled playability with a modern, versatile tonal spectrum. While the streamlined Nyatoh body and slim maple and walnut neck contribute to the nimble handling of the five-string electric bass, the redesigned PowerSpan humbuckers combined with the active 3-band tone control deliver versatile tones for any style of music.
The Ibanez Standard SR305E-MSS Metallic Silver Sunburst combines high playing comfort and tonal variability.
Typical Soundgear playing comfort
With its Nyatoh body in the typical flowing Soundgear design, the SR305E hugs the player for a robust playing position. The four-bolt neck is five-piece maple and walnut, with a flat "D" profile that fits comfortably in the hand and a jatoba fingerboard that lets fast basslines and complex grooves come off easily.
PowerSpan humbucker with active 3-band tone control
The pickup on the Standard SR305E-MSS Metallic Silver Sunburst are Ibanez PowerSpan Dual-Coil pickups, especially developed for this bass. In combination with the active Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band tone control they cover a variable sound spectrum. Whether transparent solo and jazz sounds, dirty rock growl or rich thrust from the deepest bass cellar, the four-string always has the right setting for every style ready and presents even the low B-string precisely.
Power-Tap-Switch for sound variability
A special feature of the Ibanez Standard SR305E-MSS Metallic Silver Sunburst is furthermore the Power-Tap switch, which switches the coils of both humbuckers from the powerful series circuit to Tap or PowerTap mode. While the former delivers authentic single-coil sounds with typical clarity and tone definition, the latter adds a fundamental bass component to this sound.
High-quality hardware with unwavering reliability
On the body side, the strings of the Standard SR305E-MSS Metallic Silver Sunburst electric bass from Ibanez are held in place by the tried-and-tested Accu-Cast B125 bridge, whose solid construction makes a significant contribution to the bass's long and even decaying sustain. At the same time, 16.5 mm string spacing provides room for clean strokes even with a hearty grip, while the ball ends that hook in from the top make string changes much easier. At the headstock, the strings are held by reliable die-cast tuners that guarantee precise tuning.
The Ibanez Standard SR305E-MSS Metallic Silver Sunburst at a glance:
Five-string electric bass from the Ibanez Standard Series.
Nyatoh body in flowing Soundgear design
Bolted five-piece maple-walnut neck
Jatoba fingerboard with dot inlays
"SR5" neck profile
Two PowerSpan humbuckers with power tap switch
Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band active tone control
Ibanez Accu-Cast B125 bridge
Ibanez Die-Cast machine heads
Features:
Manufacturer:
Ibanez
Series:
Standard
Design:
Soundgear
Body:
Nyatoh
Top:
No
Binding:
No
Neck:
5-ply, Maple/Walnut
Neck Profile:
SR5
Thickness at 1st Fret:
19.5
Thickness at 12th Fret:
21.5
Neck Lacquer:
Satin
Neck Construction:
Bolt-on
Fretboard:
Jatoba
Fretboard Radius in Inches:
12
Fretboard Type:
Fretted
Number of Frets:
24
Fret Format:
Medium
Inlays:
Dot
Nut type:
Plastic
Nut width in mm:
45
Width at Last Fret:
68
Scale:
Longscale
Scale (inch):
34
Manufacturer pickups:
Ibanez
Pickup neck:
PowerSpan Dual Coil
Pickup middle:
No
Pickup bridge:
PowerSpan Dual Coil
Active pickups:
No
Piezo Pickup:
No
Electronic:
Active, 3-band equalizer
Switch:
3-Way Power Tap
Control:
Vol, Bal, Bass, Mid, Treble
Tuners:
Die-Cast
Bridge:
Ibanez Accu-Cast B125
Tailpiece:
No
Number of Strings:
5
String spacing (mm):
16.5
Strap Button:
Standard
Hardware:
Cosmo Black
Colour:
Metallic Silver Sunburst
Finish:
High-Gloss
Country of Origin:
Indonesia
String Gauge:
.045 - .130
Factory Tuning:
Standard H
Case included:
No
Gigbag included:
No
Certificate:
No
Ibanez Standard SR305E-MSS Metallic Silver Sunburst
I had this bass, sold it but I am think of buying it again. Very well made and very good sound. Rarely goes out of tune. Nice, funky, rounded sound for wide range of genres.
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An amazing instrument for the money. Low weight, excellent tones, smoothest and least sticky neck I've used on any guitar/bass in this price range. Had it for about 3 weeks now, can't find a fault on it. Sure, it doesn't sound quite like a bass 10 times the price, but I would gig with this any day.
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