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 comfortWith 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 controlThe 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 variabilityA 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.
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: