Ibanez SR405 EPBDX Bass

This model is part of Ibanez's popular Soundgear (SR) series, known for its sleek, lightweight design and comfortable, fast neck profile. It is often praised as a highly versatile bass guitar for the intermediate to professional player.

Key Features and Specifications:

• Body and Neck: It features a Nyatoh body with a striking Poplar Burl top and a comfortable SR5 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck. The fingerboard is made of Jatoba and has 24 medium frets on a 34" scale length.

• Pickups and Electronics: The bass is equipped with two PowerSpan Dual Coil Humbucking pickups. Its versatile tone-shaping is managed by an Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band Active EQ and a unique 3-way Power Tap switch, which allows you to select between three distinct voicings:

  1. Tap Mode: A punchy, dynamic single-coil sound.

  2. Series Mode: A full, warm humbucker tone.

  3. Power Tap Mode: A combination of single-coil clarity with the humbucker's fat low-end.

• Hardware: It includes an Accu-cast B505 bridge with adjustable saddles, allowing you to fine-tune the string spacing. The hardware finish is typically gold.

• Finishes: The guitar is available in beautiful finishes like Tropical Seafloor Burst (TSU) and Mars Gold Metallic Burst (MGU).

Based on reviews, players appreciate the SR405EPBDX for its light weight, the comfort of its neck, and the wide variety of tones achievable through its active EQ and Power Tap switch.