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Ibanez SR305E 5-String Electric Bass Midnight Gray Burst

The SR series has gives bassists a modern alternative with its fast n+E398eck, lightweight body and perfectly matched electronics. The SR305E is a handsome 5-string bass designed for the experienced player. It starts with an immaculately finished mahogany body and sturdy 5-piece maple/walnut SR4 neck for a smooth feel. A jatoba fretboard with 24 medium frets allows for comfortable playability. An Accu-cast B125 bridge provides superior string vibration transfer and precise intonation.

PowerSpan Dual Coil Pickups Provide Phenomenal Punch

The SR305E's electronics are two PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups. PowerSpan pickups offer higher output, clarity and fullness than any in the SR305's class. Accessed by the 3-way Power Tap switch, these proprietary pickups offer three tonal personalities: a rich humbucker sound, a pure single-coil sound or an enhanced single-coil sound—fattened by lows from the humbucker pickups.

3-Band EQ Creates a Vast Array of Sound-Shaping Possibilities

Add the ability to dial in precise tone preferences via the Ibanez Custom 3-band EQ, and the SR305E is a musical chameleon. Roll off the highs for a warmer, vintage tone or boost the mids for extra punch. Ample tonal control means you can shape your sound to perfectly match the needs of any song or style.

Fast Neck and Comfortable Body For All-Night Playing

The SR305E's sleek 5-piece maple/walnut neck and comfortable nyatoh arched body provide an experience much like Ibanez's higher-end SR series models. Playing the SR305E is fast, fluid and ergonomic, allowing you to comfortably groove for hours on end.

Premium Components at an Affordable Price

Pick up the Ibanez SR305E electric bass, and you'll quickly discover that Ibanez didn't sacrifice quality to bring you a value-packed bass guitar. From its robust electronics to premium tonewoods, the SR305E is built to perform at a professional level—all at an affordable price.

 
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The standard bass guitar is one of the music world's most commonly-used and well-loved instruments, played in virtually every genre to contribute the deep, resonant background adding energy to any song. If you're a musician who wants to take things up a notch, however, even an instrument as popular as the bass has room for change. With the 5-string electric bass, that change comes in the form of an added string. This variation on the bass guitar was pioneered in the mid-60s by Fender and quickly began to make waves in the funk, metal and rock scenes, among others. By installing a fifth string, the range of the instrument is expanded, allowing the 5-string bass to play an even bigger role in a melody than its 4-string cousins. Not only does this give you access to more chords and allow you to play higher melodies, it also gives you a wider range that can translate to some amazing bass solos. Like any bass guitar, the selection of tonewood is an important part of shaping the instrument's overall sound. Alder remains the classic choice, giving full, clear and balanced tones for versatility that easily adapts to any genre.

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