IBANEZ Standard SR305EBL-WK Lefthand Weathered Black
5-string electric bass for left-handers with PowerSpan and active electronics
In the best Soundgear tradition, the Ibanez Standard SR305EBL-WK Lefthand Weathered Black 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.
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, and the low-profile SR fits comfortably in the hand with 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 SR305EBL-WK Weathered Black 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 SR305EBL-WK Weathered Black is 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 image.
High-quality hardware with unwavering reliability
On the body side, the strings of the Standard SR305EBL-WK Weathered Black 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 SR305EBL-WK Weathered Black:
5-string electric bass for left-handers from the Ibanez Standard Series.
Matte Weathered Black finish
Bolt-On construction with 34" scale length (864 mm)
Nyatoh body
Bolted, five-piece maple-walnut neck
24-fret Jatoba fingerboard with dot inlays
SR5 neck profile
Two Ibanez PowerSpan bass pickups
Power Tap Switch for different switching of the pickup coils
Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band active tone control
Ibanez Accu-Cast B125 bridge
Ibanez Die-Cast bass tuners
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:
Black
Colour:
Weathered Black
Finish:
Matte
Country of Origin:
Indonesia
String Gauge:
.045 - .130
Factory Tuning:
Standard H
Case included:
No
Gigbag included:
No
Certificate:
No
Ibanez Standard SR305EBL-WK Lefthand Weathered Black
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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