The RGB305 borrows its aggressive styling from the RG guitar series and brings that same no-nonsense attitude to the bass world. The poplar body in Black Flat has a stealthy, all-business look, complete with sharktooth inlays on the jatoba fretboard. The P/J pickup layout with Dynamix pickups gives you the best of both worlds -- warm, thumpy lows from the P pickup and a growly, defined bite from the J.

Ibanez's Custom Electronics 2-band EQ keeps the controls simple and effective. The wider 18mm string spacing at the bridge is a nice touch for slap players, and the maple neck with 22 frets plays fast and clean. If you're a rock, metal, or punk bassist who wants a 5-string that matches the attitude of your guitarist's RG, the RGB305 is your instrument.