Ibanez SR305EDX-BZM
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Ibanez
SR305EDX-BZM
Product Info
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The SR305EDX-BZM is a solid 5-string option for players looking for versatility and a modern feel without a premium price tag. The Power Tap feature is genuinely useful for switching between humbucker and single-coil tones, and the Jatoba fingerboard provides a snappy response. It’s a great choice for gigging musicians or those wanting a well-rounded bass for rock, funk, and beyond.
Product Description
- Ibanez SR305EDX-BZM
- 5-String Electric Bass
- SR Series
- Body: Nyatoh
- 5-Piece bolt-on neck: Maple / Walnut
- Fingerboard: Jatoba
- Fingerboard inlays: White dot
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
- Plastic nut
- 24 Medium frets
- Pickups: 2 PowerSpan Dual Coil Humbuckers( bridge and neck)
- Ibanez Custom electronics with 3-band EQ
- Volume (push/pull)
- balance
- bass
- middle and treble controls
- 3-Way "Power Tap" switch
- Accu-cast B505 bridge
- Gold-plated Ibanez machine heads
- Strings: Daddario EXL165 .045 / .065 / .085 / .105
- Neck and body finish: Matt polyurethane
- Colour: Black Ice Frozen Matte
PROS
- • Nyatoh body offers a surprisingly resonant, balanced tone.
- • Maple/Walnut neck provides stability and a comfortable, fast feel.
- • PowerSpan pickups deliver a versatile range from growl to clarity.
- • 3-way Power Tap switch adds serious tonal flexibility for various genres.
CONS
- • Nyatoh body, while good, isn't as premium as mahogany or ash.
- • Plastic nut can contribute to tuning instability, a common budget bass trait.
- • Matt polyurethane finish can show fingerprints and smudges easily.
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Key Features
Body Material
Nyatoh
Neck Material
Maple / Walnut
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
2 PowerSpan Dual Coil Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
24 Medium
Strings
Daddario EXL165 .045 / .065 / .085 / .105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - Estimated based on SR series models
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Frequently Asked Questions
Power Tap essentially splits the humbuckers into single-coil configurations, offering a brighter, more articulate sound that's great for cleaner tones and more nuanced playing.
Jatoba is harder than rosewood, but still benefits from regular cleaning and occasional oiling with a dedicated fingerboard conditioner to prevent drying and cracking.
The hardware is reliable for the price point, though not as refined as higher-end models. The bolt-on neck construction is sturdy, and the Accu-cast bridge performs well for general playing, but might be a potential upgrade point down the line.
