Ibanez SR305E-DOT Deep Ocean Metallic
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Essential Information About the Ibanez SR305E Bass
Essential Information About the Ibanez SR305E Bass
- SR 5-piece Maple/Walnut Neck: fast attack, good stability, and excellent note-by-note definition.
- Two PowerSpan Dual Coil Pickups: solid output level and plenty of harmonic detail, from massive lows to precise highs.
- 3-band EQ + 3-way Power Tap: a true "Swiss Army knife" for shifting from a modern character to more biting tones.
- Accu-cast Bridge: comfortable string spacing and string retention designed for heavier gauges.
Manufacturer Information
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An SR Designed for Modern Versatility
The SR305E fits within Ibanez's SR spirit: a bass with a comfortable profile, oriented towards fast playing and effective controls. Within the range, it targets bassists who want a modern 5-string capable of adapting to many contexts without complication, thanks to flexible electronics and stage/studio-oriented ergonomics.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
Ideal for motivated beginners to intermediate players (and very relevant as a workhorse bass for seasoned musicians), the SR305E is particularly suited for styles requiring precision and foundation: rock, metal, pop, funk, gospel, and contemporary music. The 5-string tuning (with low B) facilitates modern lines and lower arrangements without changing position.
The Sound
The pair of PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups delivers a generous and articulate signal, with a high-end response that helps cut through the mix while maintaining solid lows. The 3-band EQ allows quick sculpting of lows, mids, and highs depending on playing style (fingers, pick, slap). The 3-way Power Tap switch opens three useful characters: a more snappy and punchy Tap mode, a denser and warmer Series mode, and a Power Tap mode that combines definition and power in the low spectrum. The jatoba fingerboard provides present mids and clear highs, practical for maintaining good clarity on 5 strings.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
For transport, the recommended references are: MB300C case and IBB540-BK gig bag. As a replacement, you can use the identical set D'Addario EXL165 + .130 (gauges .045/.065/.085/.105/.130), perfectly suited for the 34" / 864 mm scale length.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Body | Nyatoh |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Color | Blue |
| Top | Nyatoh | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Jatoba | Hardware | Black |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | ||
| Top, back, and body | nyatoh body | Bridge | Accu-cast B125 |
| Neck type | SR5 / 5-piece maple/walnut neck | String spacing | 16.6 mm / 0.65" |
| Frets | medium frets | Hardware color | cosmo black |
| Number of frets | 24 | Neck pickup | PowerSpan Dual Coil (passive) |
| Scale length | 34" / 864 mm | Bridge pickup | PowerSpan Dual Coil (passive) |
| Nut width | 45 mm / 1.77" | EQ | 3-band Ibanez Custom Electronics with 3-way Power Tap switch |
| Width at 24th fret | 68 mm / 2.68" | Factory tuning | 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E, 5B |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 19.5 mm / 0.77" | String gauges | .045/.065/.085/.105/.130 |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 21.5 mm / 0.85" | Recommended case | MB300C |
| Radius | 305 mm / 12.0" | Recommended gig bag | IBB540-BK |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez SR305E-DOT suitable for metal and funk?
This 5-string bass covers rock, metal, funk, pop, gospel, and contemporary music. Its tuning 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E, 5B adds a low B for lines requiring an extended range.
What sounds does the 3-way Power Tap switch offer?
The Tap mode delivers a more snappy and punchy response, while the Series mode favors a thick and warm character. The Power Tap mode combines definition and power in the low end.
Is the neck comfortable for a 5-string bass?
The SR5 neck, made of five-piece maple/walnut, measures 19.5 mm thick at the first fret and 21.5 mm at the twelfth. The nut width is 45 mm, with a spacing of 16.6 mm between strings at the Accu-cast B125 bridge.
What electronics does this Ibanez bass feature?
Two passive PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups, in an HH configuration, are paired with a 3-band Ibanez Custom Electronics EQ. Controls allow adjustment of bass, midrange, and treble frequencies.
Which gig bag and strings are recommended for this bass?
The IBB540-BK gig bag and the MB300C case are the recommended references. The D'Addario EXL165 + .130 set matches the original gauges .045/.065/.085/.105/.130, suitable for the 34-inch (864 mm) scale length.
