The SR305E steps up from the Gio line with features that gigging bassists will appreciate. The 5-piece maple/walnut neck gives you a noticeably snappier attack and better note definition, while the nyatoh body provides a warm, balanced tonal foundation. The Midnight Gray Burst finish has a sophisticated, understated vibe that looks great on stage.

Where this bass really shines is the electronics. PowerSpan Dual Coil pickups with a 3-way Power Tap switch let you move between tight single-coil articulation, fat humbucker warmth, and a hybrid mode that combines both -- all sculpted further by the 3-band active EQ. From slap funk to fingerstyle jazz to aggressive rock, the SR305E covers a lot of ground. Twenty-four frets on a fast, slim neck complete the package.