Ibanez SR305EDX 5-String Active Bass Guitar

Ibanez SR305EDX 5-String Active Bass Guitar

The Ibanez SR305EDX is a 5-string active electric bass from the SR (Soundgear) series. It’s built for modern bassists who want extended low range, fast playability, and versatile tone control.

🔧 Build & Design

• Body: Nyatoh/okoume wood for a warm, balanced tone
• Neck: Slim 5-piece maple/walnut neck for speed and comfort
• Fretboard: Jatoba with 24 frets, offering rich mids and clear highs
• Scale length: 34 inches (standard long scale)
• Bridge: Accu-cast B505 with adjustable string spacing

👉 Overall feel: lightweight, slim, and comfortable, even for a 5-string bass.

🔊 Electronics & Sound (Active System)

• Pickups: 2 × PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups
  • Provide deep lows, clear highs, and detailed tone
• EQ System:
  • 3-band active EQ (bass, mid, treble)
  • Allows precise tone shaping
• Power Tap Switch (3 modes):
  • Single-coil mode: bright and punchy
  • Humbucker mode: warm and full
  • Power Tap mode: blend of clarity and strong low end

👉 This makes the bass highly versatile for different music styles.

🎵 5-String Advantage

• Standard tuning: B–E–A–D–G
• Extra low B string adds deeper bass notes
• Great for genres like gospel, metal, jazz, and modern pop

🎵 Sound Character

• Deep, extended low end
• Punchy mids for groove
• Clear highs for articulation and slap
• Wide tonal flexibility

⭐ Key Features

• 5 strings (extended range)
• Active electronics with 3-band EQ
• Dual coil pickups
• Slim, fast neck
• Lightweight design
• Versatile sound options

👤 Who It’s For

• Intermediate and advancing players
• Bassists who want more range than a 4-string
• Musicians needing flexibility across styles