Ibanez SR305EBL-WK

The Ibanez SR305EBL-WK is a left-handed, 5-string electric bass from the SR Soundgear series, designed around the compact, ergonomic feel that has made the SR platform popular with bassists across a wide range of playing styles. Its double-cutaway body provides comfortable access to the upper frets, while the SR5 five-piece Maple/Walnut neck offers a combination of stability, tonal clarity and fast response. The current specification uses an Okoume body with a Jatoba fretboard, producing a balanced foundation with a clear, articulate character suitable for live performance, recording, practice and contemporary styles. (Ibanez)

The bass is equipped with a pair of Ibanez PowerSpan Dual Coil passive pickups, providing a broad tonal range with strong low-end response, detailed highs and good dynamic articulation. Its Ibanez Custom Electronics system adds a 3-band EQ for bass, mid and treble adjustment, while the 3-way Power Tap switch provides three tonal configurations: Tap for a more focused single-coil character, Series for a fuller humbucking sound, and Power Tap for a combination of clarity and enhanced low-end fullness. A master volume and pickup balancer give further control over the instrument's output and pickup blend. (Ibanez)

The Weathered Black (WK) finish gives the bass a distinctive understated appearance, complemented by black hardware and white dot fretboard inlays. It features 24 medium frets, a 34-inch scale length and a 16.5 mm string spacing through the Accu-cast B125 bridge, making it well suited to players who prefer a relatively compact 5-string layout. The instrument comes fitted with D'Addario EXL165 + .130 strings and is factory tuned to standard 5-string bass tuning. Ibanez lists the MRB350C as a recommended case and the IBB540-BK as a recommended gig bag. (Ibanez)

Key Features

• Left-handed 5-string electric bass

• Ibanez SR Soundgear series design

• SR5 five-piece Maple/Walnut neck

• Okoume body on the current specification

• Jatoba fretboard

• 24 medium frets

• 34-inch (864 mm) scale length

• 16.5 mm string spacing

• PowerSpan Dual Coil passive neck pickup

• PowerSpan Dual Coil passive bridge pickup

• Ibanez Custom Electronics

• 3-band EQ with bass, mid and treble controls

• 3-way Power Tap switch

• Tap, Series and Power Tap tonal configurations

• Master volume and pickup balancer controls

• Accu-cast B125 bridge

• Black hardware

• Weathered Black finish

• White dot fretboard inlays

• D'Addario EXL165 + .130 strings

Specifications

• Type: 5-string left-handed electric bass

• Series: SR / Soundgear

• Model: SR305EBL-WK

• Body Shape / Product Type: SR double-cutaway solid-body electric bass

• Materials / Construction: Okoume body; 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck; Jatoba fretboard; bolt-on neck

• Dimensions / Scale / Size: 864 mm / 34" scale; 45 mm nut width; 305 mm (12") fretboard radius; 24 frets

• Key technical specifications: 5-string configuration; 16.5 mm string spacing; factory tuning 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E, 5B

• Electronics / Connectivity: Passive PowerSpan Dual Coil neck and bridge pickups; Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ; 3-way Power Tap switch; master volume; pickup balancer

• Hardware: Accu-cast B125 bridge; black hardware; die-cast tuning machines

• Finish / Color: Weathered Black (WK)

• Included Accessories: D'Addario EXL165 + .130 strings; case/gig bag sold separately; MRB350C and IBB540-BK are recommended

• Other relevant specifications: String gauges .045/.065/.085/.105/.130; white dot inlays; plastic nut

The Ibanez SR305EBL-WK is best suited to left-handed bassists who want the extended range of a 5-string instrument with a comfortable SR body and versatile onboard electronics. Its lightweight-feeling ergonomic design, flexible PowerSpan pickup system, 3-band EQ and three-way Power Tap switching make it particularly useful for players working across rock, pop, metal, funk, contemporary and studio applications.