Is the SR305 a Good First 5 String

[Kaden Daniels]

I laid away a Ibanez SR305 is cost 179$ is this a good first 5 string I did really enjoy the sound and is this a good price.. And what are some low cost mods I could do to make it sound better

 

[Haji]

If it makes you happy, then you've made a good choice. I have one that I put back in playing condition (I've since learned to pass up basses in prawn shops). If the Ibby neck profile and spacing work for you, then rock on. They're not for me because I have size XXL hands, so it's for sale, but I think you did well.

 

[basslifter]

Solid choice. Probably no need to do anything but new strings of choice. D'addario nickels are nice

 

[Haji]

The only basses I have that don't have Dunlop Heavy Cores on them are my 305 that has Slinkys-that I really like-and my Sterling that has Dean Markley Blue Steel Nickels. I like the feel of nickle but I like the brightness of stainless steel, which are what the Ernie Ball Slinkys are. Basslifter is right, though: nothing really has to be done other than changing factory strings (factory strings are almost always toast by the time the bass gets purchased).

 

[Kaden Daniels]

Yah I tried out alot of other 5ers up to the 350 and this one seemed the best

 

[MethodsofDance]

It's a perfectly good first 5-string but you might consider saving a bit longer and getting an SR505. The electronics are far superior. I went from an SR505 to an SR300F (as my first fretless) and I found the electronics somewhat wanting in comparison. There's no reason it shouldn't work just fine for you though. It's a very fine bass for the money. I swear by SR's.

 

[Kaden Daniels]

It's a perfectly good first 5-string but you might consider saving a bit longer and getting an SR505. The electronics are far superior. I went from an SR505 to an SR300F (as my first fretless) and I found the electronics somewhat wanting in comparison. There's no reason it shouldn't work just fine for you though. It's a very fine bass for the money. I swear by SR's.

That's exactly what my plan was if I really like a 5 string to go to the SR505

 

[LowEndOperative]

Don't know about mods, but it's a $400 bass, it should be fine.

 

[KeithAlanK]

Do NOT mod it.

Try different strings to get closer to the tone and playability you want--and maybe a pro setup if needed.

 

[Jamvan]

That's exactly what I picked up as my first (and only) 5 string. Good bass overall and you're getting a lot of bass for $179 that should last you quite a while.

I ultimately let mine go primarily because I realized I didn't like playing 5 strings and was more comfortable with a rounder neck.

 

[And I]

Ibanez SR 5 strings have narrow string spacing. It will take some getting used to going from a 4 string to this. and switching back and forth frequently will be weird...

 

[Kaden Daniels]

Sounds like I made the right choice thanks for the input looking forward to picking it up friday

 

[Dr. Cheese]

String spacing aside, Ibanez Soundgears are worth getting used to considering what they give you for the money.

 

[Kaden Daniels]

I totally agree they do give alot especially in the used department

 

[winegamd]

For $179 heck yes.