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Ibanez SR305 5-String Electric Bass Guitar
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Since 1987, trends have come and gone. But the fast and versatile Soundgear basses continue to lay down the groove in every style imaginable in every venue possible. Now in 2008, Ibanez offers a vast array of different Soundgear models including neck-thru-body, fretless and left-handed. For 2008, all SR300 models have been upgraded with 3-band Style Sweeper EQs. Learn More...
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Ibanez SR305DX 5-String Electric Bass
SR5 neck. Agathis body. Phat EQ.
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With the most comfortable, slim, 5-string neck you can find, the SR305 is the ideal way for 4-string bass players to make the transition to the expanded range, and new styles of the 5-string bass. This is a great bass for pros to have as a backup, too. Its DX5 pickups deliver a full range sound that's great for any style of music. The electronics consist of an advanced Phat Boost system with Volume, Balance, Phat EQ, and Tone controls. Other features include a 3-piece Maple neck, 24-fret Rosewood fingerboard and chrome hardware.
Features
SR5 neck: Only 20.5mm thick at the first fret, 34 in. scale, SR5 & SR6 necks provide more comfortable playing than standard "log" 5 and 6 string necks. The bolted-on All Access neck joint allows the easy access to the upper frets associated with set-in and neck-thru joints.
Agathis body: A relative of Mahogany with similar tonal characteristics, Agathis provides warm lows with strong sustain.
Medium frets: For more fretboard sound and easier note bending.
Standard 5 bridge: Vintage style bridge with simplicity of operation.
DX5N neck pickup: Calibrated for the neck position, the Active Dynamix 5N is an active humbucking pickup with a ceramic magnet with 2 different sized bobbins for even string output. Quiet, dynamic, and punchy.
DX5B bridge pickup: Calibrated for the bridge position, the Active Dynamix 5N is an active humbucking pickup with a ceramic magnet with 2 different sized bobbins for even string output. Quiet, dynamic, and punchy.
Phat EQ: Simple, one-control active circuitry boosts the right balance of lows and highs for fatter tone.
Features
SR5 neck: Only 20.5mm thick at the first fret, 34 in. scale, SR5 & SR6 necks provide more comfortable playing than standard "log" 5 and 6 string necks. The bolted-on All Access neck joint allows the easy access to the upper frets associated with set-in and neck-thru joints.
Agathis body: A relative of Mahogany with similar tonal characteristics, Agathis provides warm lows with strong sustain.
Medium frets: For more fretboard sound and easier note bending.
Standard 5 bridge: Vintage style bridge with simplicity of operation.
DX5N neck pickup: Calibrated for the neck position, the Active Dynamix 5N is an active humbucking pickup with a ceramic magnet with 2 different sized bobbins for even string output. Quiet, dynamic, and punchy.
DX5B bridge pickup: Calibrated for the bridge position, the Active Dynamix 5N is an active humbucking pickup with a ceramic magnet with 2 different sized bobbins for even string output. Quiet, dynamic, and punchy.
Phat EQ: Simple, one-control active circuitry boosts the right balance of lows and highs for fatter tone.
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Ibanez SR305DX 5-String Electric Bass Reviews
10 out of 10
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"Awsome bass!"
Feature:
With all the tone knobs, I feel I can get that ;just right' sound. I had owned an old Ibanez TR-50 (which is an awsome bass for being a 'beginner' bass) and that thing only had 1 volume, 1 tone. So this is ALOT better.
Quality:
Well, I'm getting frett buzz, I heightened the bridge, and it took care of alot of it, but I'm still getting some through. I think after I get some different strings it should clear up. But, then again, it might have been something the previous owner screwed up.
Value:
Better than alot basses I see between $800-$1,200. For it's cost, and because it's a 5-string, you really can't find a better bass. The stock active pick-ups really are amazing for being stock. over all, unless you want to pay over a grand, get this bass!
Desirability:
I got the black model, and with all the black, and the chrome acessories, it has a real nice look. plus it's aerodynamic-like, so its sleek and smooth to the touch.
Sound:
I give it a 9 because the low B seems to not 'pick up' that clearly, but I did buy it second hand, so it might be a pick-up height adjustment. Aside from that, this has got to be one of the better sounding basses out there. Plus, active pick-ups make the difference. Not bad for stock pick-ups!
Support:
never had to deal with them.
Overall:
I don't think I will be buying any other bass, although I might buy the silver one also to keep as a back-up, alt. tuning bass.
With all the tone knobs, I feel I can get that ;just right' sound. I had owned an old Ibanez TR-50 (which is an awsome bass for being a 'beginner' bass) and that thing only had 1 volume, 1 tone. So this is ALOT better.
Quality:
Well, I'm getting frett buzz, I heightened the bridge, and it took care of alot of it, but I'm still getting some through. I think after I get some different strings it should clear up. But, then again, it might have been something the previous owner screwed up.
Value:
Better than alot basses I see between $800-$1,200. For it's cost, and because it's a 5-string, you really can't find a better bass. The stock active pick-ups really are amazing for being stock. over all, unless you want to pay over a grand, get this bass!
Desirability:
I got the black model, and with all the black, and the chrome acessories, it has a real nice look. plus it's aerodynamic-like, so its sleek and smooth to the touch.
Sound:
I give it a 9 because the low B seems to not 'pick up' that clearly, but I did buy it second hand, so it might be a pick-up height adjustment. Aside from that, this has got to be one of the better sounding basses out there. Plus, active pick-ups make the difference. Not bad for stock pick-ups!
Support:
never had to deal with them.
Overall:
I don't think I will be buying any other bass, although I might buy the silver one also to keep as a back-up, alt. tuning bass.
Submitted: 08/04/2005
Style of Music: Rock, Metal
9 out of 10
"My first five string =)"
Feature:
This one has the Phat active bass boost system which turned at max is great for the usual stuff. Turned off the sound gets more clear and is great when tapping and/or soloing. The volume does drop pretty much when the boost system is turned off so you might want to have some effect pedal or something to add a little more power with it..
Quality:
Always something to make better. I think the neck could definitely be better manufactured than this one has. The frets are too long so their ends scratch my fingers and some of them seem to be a little lifted so I bet I'll have some problems with it later..
Value:
Despite the flaws this one's sure worth the Euros I paid for it.
Desirability:
This one's both. A good looking and great sounding instrument. I tried several basses from different manufacturers (Yamaha, Warwick, Epiphone, OLP and Ibanez). The Yamaha was the second best option but cost more so I chose the Ibanez.
Sound:
Best I've heard yet. There might be and probably is better sounding basses around but anyway it sounds great :)
Overall:
It's very good but could be better. Anyway it's definitely worth the money I paid for it.
This one has the Phat active bass boost system which turned at max is great for the usual stuff. Turned off the sound gets more clear and is great when tapping and/or soloing. The volume does drop pretty much when the boost system is turned off so you might want to have some effect pedal or something to add a little more power with it..
Quality:
Always something to make better. I think the neck could definitely be better manufactured than this one has. The frets are too long so their ends scratch my fingers and some of them seem to be a little lifted so I bet I'll have some problems with it later..
Value:
Despite the flaws this one's sure worth the Euros I paid for it.
Desirability:
This one's both. A good looking and great sounding instrument. I tried several basses from different manufacturers (Yamaha, Warwick, Epiphone, OLP and Ibanez). The Yamaha was the second best option but cost more so I chose the Ibanez.
Sound:
Best I've heard yet. There might be and probably is better sounding basses around but anyway it sounds great :)
Overall:
It's very good but could be better. Anyway it's definitely worth the money I paid for it.
Style of Music: Rock, Blues etc
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