Ibanez SR305EB-WNF Walnut Flat

The SR305EB: The Soundgear Spirit Designed for Modern Versatility

Ibanez's SR (Soundgear) series has established itself as a benchmark for bassists seeking effective ergonomics and electronics capable of covering many styles. The SR305EB embraces this philosophy with craftsmanship focused on comfort (thin neck, 24 frets) and a pickup/preamp setup designed to easily switch from a clear, articulate sound to a denser tone, perfect for band settings.

Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?

This 5-string bass is particularly aimed at intermediate musicians and gigging/rehearsal bassists who want an accessible, reliable, and flexible 5-string. Its extended tuning facilitates styles requiring deep lows (modern rock, metal, gospel, RnB, funk, pop), while remaining comfortable for pick playing, slap, or fingerstyle thanks to a crisp attack and very usable EQ.

Sound Characteristics

The nyatoh body provides a warm and balanced foundation, with present mids that help the bass "cut through" a busy mix. The 5-piece maple/walnut neck enhances clarity and attack precision, while the jatoba fingerboard supports rich mids and clear highs, useful for defined lines and percussive techniques.
On the electronics side, the PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups deliver a full and detailed signal. The 3-band preamp allows fine adjustment of bass, mids, and treble, and the 3-way Power Tap switch offers three characters: Tap for a more dynamic and incisive tone, Series for a full, warm humbucker-type sound, and Power Tap to combine clarity with solid low-end foundation. The Accu-cast B125 bridge ensures stable string tension and consistent feel, even with heavier gauges.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For transport and protection, the recommended references are: MB300C case and IBB540-BK gig bag.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Nbrs of frets	24
Left handed	No	Body	Nyatoh
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Active
Nbr of strings	5	Color	Natural
Top	Nyatoh	Finishing	Matt
Fingerboard	Jatoba	Hardware	Black

Type	5-string electric bass	Radius	12.01" / 305 mm
Top, back, and body	nyatoh	Bridge	Accu-cast B125
Neck type	SR5	String spacing	0.66" / 16.69 mm
Construction	5-piece maple/walnut neck	Hardware color	black
Inlays	white dots	Neck pickup	PowerSpan Dual Coil (passive)
Frets	medium	Bridge pickup	PowerSpan Dual Coil (passive)
Number of frets	24	Equalizer	3-band Ibanez Custom Electronics with 3-way Power Tap switch
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Factory tuning	G, D, A, E, B
Nut width	1.77" / 45 mm	String gauges	.045/.065/.085/.105/.130
Width at 24th fret	2.68" / 68 mm	Recommended case	MB300C
Thickness at 1st fret	0.77" / 19.5 mm	Recommended gig bag	IBB540-BK
Thickness at 12th fret	0.85" / 21.5 mm