Thanks to its excellent value for the money and the well-known high Ibanez quality, the Ibanez Gio GSR205SM-CNB Charcoal Brown Burst is the ideal electric bass for beginners who want to immediately start with the extended range of a five-string. However, this five-string bass is also worth a look for advanced players who are looking for new ways of expression or need a classically constructed second instrument.
The Ibanez Gio GSR205B-CNB Charcoal Brown Burst is the perfect entry-level five-string bass.Classic constructionThe Ibanez Gio GSR205SM-CNB Charcoal Brown Burst features a poplar body and bolt-on maple neck for a warm, defined tone with long sustain and precise attack, and a low B string that doesn't drop off from the rest of the strings. With the slim "GSR5" neck profile and 12" flat fretboard radius, the Ibanez GSR205 five-string has a wider fretboard and is extremely comfortable to play, allowing beginners to groove without tiring, too. A visual highlight furthermore is the chic spalted maple top.
Versatile sound and reliable hardwareThe powerful Ibanez Dynamix humbuckers in the neck and bridge position of the Ibanez Gio GSR205SM-CNB Charcoal Natural Burst deliver rich bass sounds with excellent foundation and lots of punch, while also accurately conveying the low B string cleanly and defined. The active Ibanez Phat II EQ gives a significant boost to the low end, adding even more power and punch to the sound. The Ibanez B15 bridge guarantees perfect intonation of the five-string, while the encapsulated tuners ensure great tuning stability for each string.
The Ibanez Gio GSR205SM-CNB Charcoal Brown Burst at a glance: