{"product_id":"ibanez-sr306eb-6-string-bass-weathered-black","title":"Devin! - Ibanez SR306EB 6-String Bass – 2023 Weathered Black","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Ibanez Soundgear SR306EB Six-String Bass in Weathered Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Devin, a September 2023 Ibanez SR306EB six-string bass from the Soundgear SR Standard range, finished in Weathered Black and equipped with PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups, active three-band EQ and Ibanez Power Tap switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevin arrived at The Stray Chord after spending most of his young life sitting unused in a case inside a wardrobe. Cosmetically he was excellent, but scratchy controls, unwanted grounding hum, unfinished fretwork and a dry jatoba fingerboard meant this extended-range bass wasn't performing to its potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing complete fretwork, electronics servicing, copper shielding, grounding correction and a professional setup, Devin was successfully rehomed for \u003cstrong\u003e£360\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Devin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ibanez Soundgear SR306EB takes the slim, ergonomic design of the long-running SR family and extends it across six strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts sculpted \u003cstrong\u003enyatoh body\u003c\/strong\u003e is finished in Ibanez's tactile Weathered Black, allowing the natural grain and texture of the timber to remain visible through the dark satin finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bolt-on \u003cstrong\u003eSR6 five-piece maple and walnut neck\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the slim profile associated with the Soundgear range, helping make the substantial width of a six-string bass considerably more manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jatoba fingerboard carries \u003cstrong\u003e24 medium frets\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a full two-octave range across all six strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics comprise two \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e paired with an active Ibanez Custom Electronics three-band EQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three-way \u003cstrong\u003ePower Tap switch\u003c\/strong\u003e expands the tonal range further, providing access to different pickup voicings ranging from clear, articulate sounds through fuller humbucking tones to a low-end-enhanced Power Tap setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with its extended range, the SR306EB is equally capable of conventional bass duties, chordal playing, melodic work and modern technical styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevin didn't require significant cosmetic restoration, but his electronics and playing surface needed considerably more attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intrusive grounding hum and scratchy volume control were particularly noticeable through clean amplification and made the electronics the most significant part of his rehabilitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his time on The Stray Chord bench, Devin received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete professional six-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 crowned and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret ends individually dressed and rounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJatoba fingerboard edges carefully hand-rolled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard thoroughly deep-cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJatoba conditioned and rehydrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePots and controls thoroughly cleaned and flushed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratchy volume control restored to smooth operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrounding path traced and corrected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelevant electronics cavities copper-shielded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnwanted electrical hum dramatically reduced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerSpan Dual Coil pickups checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive three-band EQ checked and serviced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-way Power Tap switching checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge action adjusted and balanced across all six strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium La Bella black and purple tapewound strings fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal electronics and playability inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result was a quieter, smoother and considerably more refined SR306EB, with a fast playing surface and an electronics system finally able to perform without the distracting hum and scratchiness present when Devin arrived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLa Bella tapewound strings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevin was rehomed fitted with a premium set of \u003cstrong\u003eLa Bella black and purple tapewound bass strings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond complementing the Weathered Black aesthetic, the smooth outer winding substantially reduces finger and string noise while producing the warm, rounded response associated with tapewound strings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a modern six-string Soundgear, the result is an unusual combination: extended range and contemporary active electronics paired with a smoother, warmer and more vintage-inspired string 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adoption\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🎶 REHOMED 🎶\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix strings. Twenty-four frets. And absolutely no reason to spend his life sitting inside a wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevin has now found his new home and is no longer available for adoption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis page remains permanently in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Stray Chord Rehomed Archive\u003c\/strong\u003e, documenting his electronics repair and rehabilitation while providing a reference for players researching the Ibanez Soundgear SR306EB six-string bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRescue • Restore • Rehome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58473223127304,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1059\/2829\/4664\/files\/IMG_5926.jpg?v=1787145951","url":"https:\/\/thestraychord.com\/products\/ibanez-sr306eb-6-string-bass-weathered-black","provider":"The Stray Chord","version":"1.0","type":"link"}