Ibanez SR305EDX-FDM Frozen Gold Matte 5-string Bassguitar

Ibanez SR305EDX Frozen Gold Matte — Five-String SR Bass with Pro-Level Feel

The Ibanez SR305EDX Frozen Gold Matte is a five-string electric bass built for players who want Ibanez's slim SR neck profile, a lightweight body, and flexible electronics. Built around a 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck and an Okoume body, this model delivers the smooth, fast feel that has defined the SR series for decades. Gold hardware and a satin matte finish give the Frozen Gold Matte variant a refined stage presence, while the 864 mm (34") scale length keeps the low B tight and defined.

What Sets the SR305EDX Apart

Two features set the SR305EDX apart from entry-level SR basses. First, the PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups use exposed pole pieces to push a stronger signal and lift high-frequency response without sacrificing low end. Second, the Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ pairs with a 3-way Power Tap switch that flips between tapped single-coil, full humbucker series, and Power Tap mode. The Accu-cast B505 bridge adds adjustable saddles with +/- 1.5 mm spacing variation.

Neck and Body Construction — Built for Speed and Comfort

The SR305EDX's neck is the heart of any SR bass, and this model uses Ibanez's proven SR5 5-piece Maple/Walnut design. Slim profile and satin finish keep the playing surface fast and fatigue-free.

• Neck: SR5 5pc Maple/Walnut — tonal clarity and superior attack
• Scale Length: 864 mm (34") — tight low B response
• Fingerboard: Jatoba with white dot inlay — rich mids and crisp highs
• Fingerboard Radius: 305 mm — flatter surface for low-action runs
• Nut Width: 45 mm — comfortable for fingerstyle and pick players
• Frets: 24 medium — accurate note placement

Electronics and Pickups — Three Tonal Personalities in One Bass

The SR305EDX's electronics package is where this bass earns its EDX designation. PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups at both neck and bridge feed the Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ, giving players serious control without external pedals.

• Neck Pickup: PowerSpan Dual Coil (passive) — stronger signal, lifted highs
• Bridge Pickup: PowerSpan Dual Coil (passive) — articulate top, full low end
• EQ: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band — +/- 15 dB bass, mid, treble control
• Power Tap Switch: 3-way — Tap, Series, and Power Tap modes

Hardware and Factory Setup — Ready to Play Out of the Box

The SR305EDX ships with gold hardware, a precision bridge, and a thoughtful factory string choice, arriving ready for stage or studio. Ibanez pairs this model with an optional MB300C hard case.

• Bridge: Accu-cast B505, 16.5 mm string spacing — adjustable saddles +/- 1.5 mm
• Hardware Color: Gold — cohesive visual match
• Factory Strings: D'Addario EXL165 + .130 — .045/.065/.085/.105/.130
• Factory Tuning: 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E, 5B — standard five-string
• Recommended Case: MB300C — Ibanez hard case option

Who Should Play the SR305EDX

The SR305EDX is the right choice for intermediate and advancing bassists who want a five-string with pro-level feel, flexible electronics, and Ibanez's signature slim neck. Rock, metal, and progressive players will appreciate the tight low B response and the Power Tap switch's ability to flip between articulate single-coil tones and full humbucker growl. Worship and session players benefit from the 3-band EQ's +/- 15 dB range, covering slap, fingerstyle, and pick-driven approaches. It also suits players stepping up from a four-string who need a reliable low B.

Ibanez SR Series — Three Decades of Modern Bass Design

For 30 years the SR series has given bass players a modern alternative to traditional designs, with Ibanez constantly refining the formula to answer wider needs at a variety of budgets. The SR305EDX sits in the heart of that lineup, pairing the series' smooth, fast neck and lightweight body with the PowerSpan pickup system and Custom Electronics 3-band EQ. Its Frozen Gold Matte finish, gold hardware, and satin matte body coating mark this version as one of the more visually distinctive entries in the current SR catalog.