Ibanez SR300EDX LTD Edition Frozen Gold Matte

An SR Designed for Modern Playing, in the Spirit of a Series That Has Become Essential

For decades, the SR series has established itself as a modern alternative for bassists seeking smooth ergonomics, lightweight design, and versatile electronics. The SR300EDX fits this philosophy: a direct, punchy bass designed to handle a wide range of musical situations without complication. This LTD Edition Frozen Gold Matte version adds a premium visual identity while retaining the core of the SR: a fast neck, a comfortable body, and "plug and play" electronics tailored for contemporary sounds.

Who the SR300EDX Is For: Motivated Beginners, Demanding Intermediates, Stage Musicians

With its 24 frets, long scale length, and active electronics, the SR300EDX clearly targets bassists who want to progress quickly and explore multiple styles. It is well suited for serious beginners (easy handling, intuitive controls) as well as intermediate players needing an instrument capable of performing in rehearsals, concerts, and recordings.
In terms of styles, it is comfortable across a broad spectrum: rock and metal (attack and sustain), funk (punchy and dynamic), pop and variety (well-placed sounds in the mix), as well as fusion and modern music where quick shifts between tonal colors are common. The Balance + 3-band EQ + Power Tap combination allows adapting the tone without changing instruments.

Versatile Sound: Dual Coil, Power Tap, and Active EQ to Shape the Mix

The SR300EDX is equipped with two PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups. Their design with exposed pole pieces is intended to deliver a solid signal, with a clear response in the high frequencies while retaining low-end presence. The result is precise attack for fast passages and a bass that remains clear when the band turns up the volume.
The highlight is the 3-position Power Tap switch. It offers three very useful personalities: a rich and dense humbucker mode for lines that need to fill space, a more "single-coil" mode for definition and bite, and a "reinforced" single-coil mode that maintains a solid low-end foundation. In practice, you can switch from a round, powerful sound to a more snappy tone without losing control of the low spectrum.
The Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ perfectly complements the setup. The equalization is designed to focus on essentials: quickly adjust the amount of bass, place the mids where the bass needs to speak, then dial in the treble for brightness and attack. Whether you play with a pick, fingers, or slap, the active electronics help "lock in" a consistent presence in the mix, with a sense of dynamics and harmonic detail.
Finally, the craftsmanship adds character: the okoumé body contributes to a lively and balanced response, while the 5-piece maple/walnut neck adds clarity and attack. The jatoba fingerboard, with its firm feel, supports rich mids and clear highs, which particularly benefits articulated playing and fast lines.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay exactly in line with the original setup, you can choose a set of D'Addario EXL165 strings in gauges .045/.065/.085/.105, identical to the reference intended for this model. Also, remember to have a spare 9V battery (standard size): the electronics are active and require 1 9V battery to operate.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Body	Okoume
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Active
Nbr of strings	4	Color	Yellow
Fingerboard	Jatoba	Finishing	Satin
Nbrs of frets	24	Hardware	Gold
Scalloped	Double

Type	electric bass	Width at fingerboard end	62 mm / 2.44"
Number of strings	4	Radius	12" / 305 mm
Top	-	Number of frets	24
Finish	satin polyurethane	Fret type	medium
Total length	1121 mm / 44.13"	Fret edge treatment	-
Neck type	SR4	Inlays	white dots
Joint	bolt-on	Side markers	-
Neck wood	5-piece maple/walnut	Bridge	Accu-cast B500
Neck finish	satin polyurethane	String spacing	19 mm / 0.75" (adjustable via saddles, possible variation of +/-1.5 mm)
Scale length	864 mm / 34"	Tuners	Ibanez
Neck thickness (1st fret)	19.5 mm / 0.77"	Nut	plastic
Neck thickness (12th fret)	21.5 mm / 0.85"	Tailpiece	-
Nut width	38 mm / 1.50"	Hardware color	gold