Four-string electric bass with PowerSpan pickups and active electronics
In the best Soundgear tradition, the Ibanez Standard SR300E-SVM Sky Veil Matte combines unparalleled playability with a modern, versatile tonal spectrum. While the streamlined Nyatoh body and slim mapleand walnutneck contribute to the electric bass' agile handling, the reworked PowerSpan humbuckers combined with the active 3-band tone control deliver versatile tones for any style of music.
The Ibanez Standard SR300E-SVM Sky Veil Matte offers the typical playing comfort of the Soundgear series.
Typical Soundgear playing comfort
With its Nyatoh body in the typical flowing Soundgear design, the SR300E-SVM bass hugs the player for a robust playing position. The four-bolt neck is five-piece maple and walnut, with a flat "D" profile that fits comfortably in the hand and a jatoba fingerboard that lets fast basslines and complex grooves come off easily.
PowerSpan humbucker with active 3-band tone control
The Ibanez SR300E uses Ibanez PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups, which were developed especially for this bass. In combination with the active Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band tone control, they cover a variable sound spectrum. Whether transparent solo and jazz sounds, dirty rock growl or rich thrust from the deepest range, the Ibanez Standard SR300E-SVM Sky Veil matte four-string always has the right setting for every style ready.
Power Tap switch for sound variability
A special feature of the SR300E from Ibanez is furthermore the Power Tap switch, which switches the coils of both humbuckers from the powerful series circuit to Tap or PowerTap mode. While the former delivers authentic single coil sounds with typical clarity and tone definition, the latter adds a fundamental bass component to this sound.
High-quality hardware with unwavering reliability
On the body side, the strings of the Ibanez SR300E-SVM Sky Veil matte are held by the proven Accu-Cast B120 bridge, which contributes significantly to the long and even decaying sustain of the bass due to its solid construction. At the same time, the 19 mm string spacing provides room for clean strokes, even with a hearty grip, while the ball ends, which can be hooked in from the top, make string changes much easier. At the headstock, the strings are held by reliable die-cast tuners that guarantee precise tuning.
The Ibanez Standard SR300E-SVM Sky Veil matte:
Four-string electric bass from the Ibanez Standard Series
I had this bass, sold it but I am think of buying it again. Very well made and very good sound. Rarely goes out of tune. Nice, funky, rounded sound for wide range of genres.
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An amazing instrument for the money. Low weight, excellent tones, smoothest and least sticky neck I've used on any guitar/bass in this price range. Had it for about 3 weeks now, can't find a fault on it. Sure, it doesn't sound quite like a bass 10 times the price, but I would gig with this any day.
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