Ibanez Introduces SR300E with Upgraded Electronics
Ibanez is stepping up their SR300 series with the SR300E basses, featuring upgraded pickups and electronics. The models, which come in four-, five-, and six-string versions, aim to bring a high quality of tone and control to a lower price point.
The lineup centers around Ibanez’s new Powerspan dual coil pickups that have stainless steel poles to improve output, clarity, and fullness, the company says. A Power Tap switch toggles between three modes: Normal Tap (Single Coil), Series (Humbucking), and Power Tap (Normal Tap with a boosted low end). Further tonal tweaking is had with a 3-band EQ.
The SR300E is built with a mahogany body, a five-piece maple and rosewood neck, and a rosewood fretboard. Hardware includes an Accu-cast B120 bridge and Ibanez tuners.
The SR300E, SR305E, and SR306E are available now with price points starting at $349 for the four-string.
Ibanez SR300E Series Bass Features:
| Strings: | 4, 5, or 6 |
| Body: | Mahogany |
| Neck: | SR4 5pc Maple/Rosewood neck |
| Fretboard: | Rosewood |
| Pickups: | Ibanez PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups |
| Electronics: | Ibanez Custom 3-band EQ w/Power Tap Switch |
| Hardware Color: | Cosmo Black |
| Bridge: | Accu-cast B120 |
| Available Finishes: | Charred Champagne Burst, Champagne Gold, Iron Pewter, Metallic Gray, Root Beer Metallic, Candy Apple, Weathered Black |
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$349 for the four-string , is this real, if so it’s worth every cent.
Great entry level bass guitars, good playability. However, the USA imported bass guitars have dreadful colors — where’s for example the pearl white that Europe, Asia and Australia is selling?