Ibanez bass guitar SR305EDX-RGC

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The Ibanez SR305EDX 5-String Bass Guitar in RGC (Rose Gold Chameleon) finish is a versatile 5-string bass from Ibanez's Soundgear (SR) Standard series. It combines a slim, comfortable neck with active electronics, making it suitable for rock, metal, funk, jazz, gospel, and modern pop.

Specifications

• Model: SR305EDX-RGC
• Finish: Rose Gold Chameleon (color shifts between rose gold and copper depending on the lighting)
• Made in: Indonesia
• Strings: 5
• Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
• Body: Nyatoh
• Neck: 5-piece Maple/Walnut SR5 neck
• Fingerboard: Jatoba
• Frets: 24 Medium
• Nut Width: 45 mm
• Bridge: Accu-cast B505 (16.5 mm string spacing)
• Hardware: Gold
• Factory Strings: .045–.130 gauge

Electronics

• Pickups: 2 × PowerSpan Dual Coil passive pickups
• Preamp: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band active EQ
• Controls:
  • Master Volume
  • Pickup Balancer
  • Bass
  • Mid
  • Treble
  • 3-way Power Tap Switch

The Power Tap Switch provides three distinct pickup modes:

1. Humbucker – full, powerful output.
2. Single Coil – brighter, clearer tone.
3. Power Tap – blends the fullness of a humbucker with the articulation of a single coil.

Pros

• Slim, fast-playing SR neck.
• Wide tonal flexibility thanks to the active EQ and Power Tap switch.
• Comfortable weight and ergonomic body shape.
• Excellent value for a mid-range 5-string bass.
• Eye-catching Rose Gold Chameleon finish with premium-looking gold hardware.

Considerations

• Requires a 9V battery for the active EQ.
• The glossy finish can show fingerprints.
• The Rose Gold Chameleon finish was primarily offered during the 2022–2023 production period and is less common than newer finishes like Cosmic Blue or Black Ice.

Best For

• Intermediate to advanced players.
• Players needing a versatile 5-string for live performance or recording.
• Styles including rock, progressive metal, gospel, fusion, funk, and modern worship music.

If you're considering the SR305EDX-RGC, it's one of the most distinctive finishes in the SR305EDX lineup while offering the same electronics and playability as the other color variants.