Moon Shadow

Ibanez SR305DX 5-String Electric Bass

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. Learn More...

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10

Sound:
Pay the extra 260 dollars and get an Ibanez BTB ! I have the 300DX very nice.. but lemme tell you for 260 more... BTB ! or perhaps another HIGHER Sound gear model, all I know is the old BTB kills this thing.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

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.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10

Feature:
just a cheap cabel and a allen wrench and manual

Quality:
The wood could of been a little better because once u install strap locks you need to retighten the screws pretty often. the bridge could have been a little better

Value:
It is well worth it's price

Desirability:
It has a very professional look, chrome over moon shadow is a nice combination

Sound:
The sound is rich and powerfull for all aplications including slap, the Low B string could sound a little better.

Support:
did not have the oprutunity to deal with them yet

Overall:
I will definetly keep this bass and just see what else is out there

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

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.

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