{"product_id":"ibanez-sr305e-cerulean-aura-burst-5-string-bass","title":"Harrison! - Ibanez SR305E 5-String Bass – Cerulean Aura Burst – 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2020 Ibanez Soundgear SR305E 5-String Bass in Cerulean Aura Burst\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Harrison, a 2020 Ibanez Soundgear SR305E five-string electric bass finished in striking Cerulean Aura Burst, with a slim five-piece maple\/walnut neck, 24-fret jatoba fingerboard, PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups and active 3-band EQ with Power Tap switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarrison arrived at The Stray Chord after spending years largely forgotten at the back of a wardrobe. Although carrying only minor cosmetic wear, his high action, sharp fret ends, dry fingerboard and unstable setup meant this modern five-string wasn't performing anywhere near its potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing extensive fretwork, electronics servicing, finish restoration and a complete professional setup, Harrison was successfully rehomed for \u003cstrong\u003e£265\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Harrison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ibanez Soundgear SR series has built its reputation around lightweight, ergonomic bodies and exceptionally slim necks, and the five-string \u003cstrong\u003eSR305E\u003c\/strong\u003e follows that familiar formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarrison's sculpted nyatoh body is finished in \u003cstrong\u003eCerulean Aura Burst\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dramatic reverse-style burst that emphasises the deeply contoured shape of the Soundgear body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bolt-on \u003cstrong\u003efive-piece maple and walnut SR5 neck\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the slim, fast playing feel for which the Soundgear family is known. Its jatoba fingerboard carries 24 medium frets, providing a full two-octave range on every string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the foundation of the SR305E's unusually versatile electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are paired with an \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e and Power Tap switching, allowing Harrison to move between powerful modern bass tones, warmer character and more articulate sounds without external processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a five-string bass, particular attention is naturally drawn to the low B. With the instrument correctly set up, Harrison delivered a tight and articulate low register rather than the indistinct response that can affect poorly adjusted five-string instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarrison had survived his years in storage reasonably well cosmetically, but his factory setup and prolonged period of inactivity left considerable room for improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his rehabilitation at The Stray Chord he received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete professional five-string bass setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck relief precisely adjusted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 24 medium frets levelled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets recrowned and polished to a mirror finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp factory fret ends individually dressed and rounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard edges carefully rolled by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJatoba fingerboard deeply cleaned and conditioned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut slots carefully refined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut graphite-lubricated to reduce friction and improve tuning stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete control cavity and electronics service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStiff controls cleaned and restored to smooth operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerSpan Dual Coil pickups checked and balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-band EQ checked and serviced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Tap switching checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual bridge saddles adjusted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction lowered and balanced across all five strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow B string specifically optimised for clean articulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNyatoh body thoroughly cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCerulean Aura Burst finish polished to restore clarity and gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective carnauba wax applied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal electronics and playability inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result was a substantially more refined SR305E with smooth fretwork, comfortable action and a properly controlled low B, ready for recording, rehearsing or stage use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth 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