Ibanez

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An affordable, lightweight 5-string, perfect for a new player or a working musician with quality electronics, gorgeous spalted maple top and exclusive finish.

For more than 25 years, Ibanez Soundgear series have given bass players a modern alternative. With its continued popularity, Ibanez is constantly endeavoring to answer the wider needs of a variety of players, at a variety of budgets. But no matter what the specs, the heart is the same. SR continues to excite with its smooth, fast neck, lightweight body, and perfectly matched electronics. Its Phat II active bass boost adds additional low-end power more than any other basses in this price range, and its beautiful Flamed Maple top on GSR205SM will stand out on the stage, studio,or anywhere.

The Ibanez DXH-5 pickups are broad in terms of response and have great dynamic range. Add to that the dual volume controls and the tone control, and you get a wide selection of available tones. Kick in the Phat II active bass boost and you add a low-end presence that rocks, funks and swings like you want it to.

The Ibanez inspection and setup process is among the best in the industry, and your GSR205SM bass will arrive ready to play right out of the box.
Ibanez GSR205SM 5-String Electric Bass Guitar Natural Gray Burst
Ibanez GSR205SM 5-String Electric Bass Guitar Natural Gray Burst

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Neck
  • Shape: C
  • Wood: Maple
  • Neck joint: 4-Bolt
  • Scale length: 34"
  • Truss rod: Yes
  • Finish: Gloss
Pickups
  • Active or passive: Passive
  • Configuration: SS
  • Neck: Single-coil
  • Middle: Not applicable
  • Bridge: Single-coil
  • Brand: Ibanez
  • Series or parallel: Both
  • Active preamp: Not applicable
  • Special electronics: Phat II bass boost
Fretboard
  • Material: Jatoba
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fret size: Medium
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut material: Plastic
  • Nut width: 1.77" (45mm)
  • Neck width at 12 fret:
Body
  • Style: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Top wood: Maple
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right-handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, master tone
  • Pickup switch: No
  • Coil tap or split: Not applicable
  • Tone switching: No
  • Special switching: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: 4-Saddle standard
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: Enclosed
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 5
  • Pickguard: No
  • Special features: Not applicable
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: User kit
  • Country of origin: Indonesia

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Warranty terms vary. Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

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