Ibanez bass guitar SR300E-CUB

The Ibanez SR300E-CUB is a 4-string electric bass in the popular SR (Soundgear) series. The CUB finish stands for Cerulean Aura Burst, a blue burst finish with a figured top appearance. It is well suited for beginners through intermediate players and is versatile enough for rock, funk, jazz, pop, and metal.

Key Specifications

• Body: Okoume
• Neck: 5-piece Maple/Walnut SR4 neck
• Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
• Fingerboard: Jatoba
• Frets: 24 Medium
• Nut Width: 38 mm
• Bridge: Accu-cast B120 (19 mm string spacing)
• Pickups: 2 × PowerSpan Dual Coil (passive)
• Electronics: Ibanez Custom 3-band active EQ with 3-way Power Tap switch
• Hardware: Cosmo Black
• Factory Strings: D'Addario EXL165 (.045–.105)

Electronics

The 3-way Power Tap switch provides three distinct pickup modes:

1. Tap Mode – bright, single-coil-style tone.
2. Series Mode – full, warm humbucker sound.
3. Power Tap Mode – combines the clarity of a tapped coil with enhanced low end.

Pros

• Slim, fast SR neck that's comfortable for long playing sessions.
• Wide tonal range thanks to the active EQ and Power Tap switch.
• Lightweight and well-balanced body.
• Excellent value for players looking for a versatile bass.

Things to Know

• The active preamp requires a 9V battery.
• It does not have an active/passive bypass switch, so the preamp must be powered for normal operation.