Five-string electric bass with PowerSpan pickups and active electronics
In the best Soundgear tradition, the Ibanez Standard SR305E-RBM Root Beer Metallic 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-RBM Root Beer Metallic 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 pickups on the Standard SR305E-RBM Root Beer Metallic are Ibanez PowerSpan dual-coil pickups specially 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-RBM Root Beer Metallic 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-RBM Root Beer Metallic electric bass from Ibanez are held in place by the tried-and-tested Accu-Cast B125 bridge, which, thanks to its solid construction, contributes significantly 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-RBM Root Beer Metallic at a glance:
Five-string electric bass from the Ibanez Standard Series.
Nyatoh body in a 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
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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