Ibanez bass guitar SR305EDX-BZM

The Ibanez SR305EDX-BZM is a 5-string bass from the Ibanez Soundgear (SR) series, designed for players who want a lightweight, fast-playing instrument with versatile active electronics. The BZM finish stands for Black Ice Frozen Matte.

Key Specifications

• Strings: 5
• Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
• Body: Okoume (current specification)
• Neck: 5-piece Maple/Walnut SR5 bolt-on
• Fingerboard: Jatoba
• Frets: 24 Medium
• Fingerboard Radius: 305 mm (12")
• Nut Width: 45 mm
• Bridge: Accu-cast B505 with 16.5 mm string spacing
• Hardware: Gold
• Finish: Black Ice Frozen Matte (BZM)

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: PowerSpan Dual Coil (Passive)
• Bridge Pickup: PowerSpan Dual Coil (Passive)
• Preamp: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band active EQ
• 3-Way Power Tap Switch:
  • Tap Mode: Brighter, single-coil-like sound
  • Series Mode: Thick, powerful humbucker tone
  • Power Tap Mode: Combines punch with strong low-end response

Controls

• Master Volume
• Pickup Balancer
• Bass EQ
• Mid EQ
• Treble EQ
• 3-Way Power Tap Switch

Factory Strings & Tuning

• Strings: D'Addario EXL165 + .130
• Gauge: .045 / .065 / .085 / .105 / .130
• Factory Tuning: B–E–A–D–G

Ideal For

• Rock
• Metal
• Progressive
• Gospel
• Funk
• Modern pop

The slim SR neck, active EQ, and versatile pickup switching make it suitable for a wide range of genres.

Pros

• Lightweight and comfortable body
• Fast, slim SR5 neck
• Wide tonal flexibility from the active EQ and Power Tap switch
• Stable bridge with adjustable string spacing
• Attractive Black Ice Frozen Matte finish with gold hardware