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Ibanez Gio GSR200TR Transparent Red Bass Guitar
$249.99
The Ibanez GSR200 is a versatile and affordable bass guitar, perfect for both beginners and seasoned players. It offers impressive balance and playability, making it a favorite choice among bass enthusiasts.
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Description
Ibanez GSR200 4-String Bass Guitar
The Ibanez GSR200 is a versatile and affordable bass guitar, perfect for both beginners and seasoned players. It offers impressive balance and playability, making it a favorite choice among bass enthusiasts.
Key Features:
- Body Material: Agathis for a resonant and full-bodied tone
- Neck: One-piece maple neck for durability and smooth play
- Fretboard: Rosewood with pearl dot inlays for a classic look
- Pickups:
- Split-coil for a warm, punchy sound
- Single-coil for clear, bright tones
- EQ System: Active with Phat II Bass Boost for enhanced low-end capabilities
- Hardware: Chrome for a sleek finish and longevity
- Bridge: Fully adjustable for precise intonation and action
- Frets: Medium for comfortable playing
- Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Pros:
- Affordable without sacrificing quality
- Versatile sound suitable for various music genres
- Active EQ provides plenty of tonal options
- Lightweight and well-balanced, reducing fatigue
- Easy to play, ideal for beginners
Cons:
- Agathis body might not appeal to high-end purists
- Default pickups may not satisfy advanced players
Customer Feedback:
- 5-Star Rating:
- "Outstanding value for the price! The feel is excellent, and the sound quality is impressive."
- "Perfect for beginners and great for gigging!"
- "The Phat II Bass Boost really enhances the sound. Love it!"
The Ibanez GSR200 4-String Bass is a well-rounded instrument at a great price point, offering a solid playing experience for bass players at all levels.
Based on the reviews, here are some key points about the bass guitar discussed:
Pros:
- Great for beginners and intermediate players, with several reviewers recommending it highly for these levels.
- Lightweight and comfortable to play, with good action and intonation.
- Offers good value for the price.
- Generally well-made, with a stylish appearance.
- Some users found the sound satisfactory after personal modifications, like changing the strings or pickups.
Cons:
- Setup may be necessary out of the box. Several buyers mentioned needing to adjust the truss rod or bridge for optimal playability.
- Stock strings are often criticized and may need replacing.
- At least one customer had issues with receiving a used product instead of a new one.
Overall Impression:
The bass guitar seems to be a solid choice for beginners due to its affordability and basic quality. While it may require some setup or upgrades for optimal performance, it is recommended for its ease of play and aesthetic appeal.
13 reviews for Ibanez Gio GSR200TR Transparent Red Bass Guitar
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JT –
great bass
great bass. well it has it’s limitations. I’m a guitar player so for what it’s worth. well made. intonation is good. the action, distance the strings are from the frets, is good. good sound. I would recommend for the beginner and intermediate. I ended up putting flat wound strings on mine and Seymour duncan pick ups in it just for an upgrade. I play in a band and wanted a beefier sound. but overall it’s great. I would highly recommend it. good value for the money.
Daniel –
Good for beginners
Arrived in good condition, great for the price
zero –
Needed setup but that was easy
I ordered the GSRM20 (short scale version of this) and was blown away with the playability, build and color (transparent red) and decided to purchase this one, the bigger (long scale) version. The GSRM20 just needed tuning and no other setup.This one, the GSR200 (transparent red) was unplayable out of the box. The truss rod was overtightened causing the strings to lay on the first fret. I had to loosen the truss rod (with the included allen wrench) a full turn which fixed that. No other adjustments needed besides intonation and new strings.Had I not known how to setup a bass (or even not knowing that a bass can be setup), I would have been very disappointed – I’m thinking a younger person who’s parents bought this for them. However, the good news is it’s super easy and I recommend “Make your bass play like a DREAM! (5 basic steps)”, it’s a long youtube video but it covers everything in good detail.In fact, I just learned how to setup a bass just a few weeks ago and am in the process of replacing a nut on a used Peavey.
Tattoo Keepers –
Bass is good
My friends recommended me an ibanez bass and it’s so lovely and has a nice white pearl shine. It feels nice to hold and the slaps on this are satisfying. Can’t wait to get a strap and case for this
Dan DePuy –
awesome bass at a great price
this has to be one of the best buys ive made! plays awesome after a minimal amount of bridge set up(has a slight fret buzz ). super light action, the stock pick ups are just fine and has to be the LIGHTEST bass ive ever played…my old stage go to was an Aria Pro beast, thing probably weight clove to 30 lbs but had a super fat sound that was perfect for live, never wanted to use my 57 fender p bass for live shows!! i recently got back into playing and this bass paired with the Fender Rumble amp is absolutely perfect!!
Sandra Barnes –
Great bass for the money
This bass is a great beginner bass. It’s light weight and feels great in your hands. It plays better than many of beginner basses. That being said, all of that is true after a complete setup. Out of the box it is unplayable. This means it will need about $85.00 setup plus new strings. The strings it comes with are terrible. I gave it 5 stars because once setup it feels and plays like a much more expensive instrument.
Bengalbunny –
Ibanez bass guitar
Got this for my teenage daughter as a beginner bass and she loves it. I’m really glad I purchased this one instead of a cheaper model. Great sound, and looks sharp.
Kevin Hicks –
Love this Bass!!!
It is an AMAZING guitar for the money! Every review I read was spot on (including the strings that it came with are not so good! lol)
OCD OK Phd –
IBANEZ artist NOMAD,FYI, I am a pro musician of 50 years standing,and play IBANEZ,reviewing 10 of the best available here on Amazon over the last 2 years…Bass is the foundation,and this instrument is a solid foundation for aspiring musicians and future bassists.You get a lot of bass guitar for your money in this classy rendition.The model is a trusted formula,4 string,with copious amounts of volume and tone control,and the addition of bass boost over the 180 in this model ..more deep sounds,even at lower volumes..nice! …simple to play and tune,it is stylish and suits many bass techniques,including slap,with a full sound,and dare I say a sweet Rickenbacker sound for YES fans..strings are good quality,standard,an active instrument regardless of standard,this sounds gr8.. love the slim smooth neck…my only caviat would be to say ,a 3 quarter size model would be better for under15, because of range and comfort…for everyone else,a fantastic bass for introductory pricing,a solid BUY!
Alex Troma –
Regalato al figlio. Non sono un musicista, quindi non posso valutare la qualità del suono, e infatti non lo farò. Quello che posso dire è che la qualità estetica del prodotto è impressionante. Non si riesce a smettere di guardarlo, da quanto è bello! Se per voi l’estetica è una componente importante quanto la qualità del suono, tenete in seria considerazione questo strumento. Invece per la qualità della sua timbrica, vi invito a leggere le altre recensioni… 🙂
ERI –
とにかく初心者用のオールインワンでこの価格。驚きです。そして感謝です。初心者用と言っても楽器としてのクゥオリティは問題ないレベルだと思います。なにより見た目が良いかな。
ノブユキ –
セットの不足があってセットだけ送って貰ったがちょっと違ってたが諦めた。名の割に安いと思い買ってしまったがイマイチ残念な商品です。
Client Amazing –
Très déçu de cette achat.-Réception du carton recouvert de scotch et une adresse italienne notée au marqueur.-Bon je me suis posé la question dès la réception mais j’ai quand même accepté le colis du livreur.- Déballage, et là je m’aperçois qu’elle n’est pas neuve comme indiqué sur le site mais ayant déjà servi par un client en Italie ! J’ai retrouvé son adresse et son numéro de commande dans la boite !!!J’ai donc bien réceptionné un retour client vendu comme produit neuf….Et hélas j’ai compris pourquoi l’article à déjà été retourné.Il m’était impossible de sortir un son de cette guitare basse. Les cordes même après avoir essayé de les accorder frottaient le manche. De plus l’électronique ne sortait aucun son sur mon ampli.Je pense que c’est un bon instrument mais ce dernier était bine défectueux…Retour à l’envoyeur !