Ibanez - GSR205B WNF Electric 5 String Bass - Walnut Flat
GSR205B For 30 years the SR has 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. Gio – A guitar doesn’t have to cost a lot to sound great. The GIO series was developed for players who want Ibanez quality and performance in a more affordable package. Jatoba fretboard Jatoba has a reddish brown color and produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end. Medium frets Medium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes. Nyatoh body Nyatoh used as the body wood provides a rich mid-low end. Dynamix H pickups Dynamix H pickups deliver rich and powerful sound Phat II EQ The Phat II active bass boost adds additional low-end power. B10 series bridge The B10 bridge allows fully adjustable intonation and solid tuning stability.
GSR205B For 30 years the SR has 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. Gio – A guitar doesn’t have to cost a lot to sound great. The GIO series was developed for players who want Ibanez quality and performance in a more affordable package. Jatoba fretboard Jatoba has a reddish brown color and produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end. Medium frets Medium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes. Nyatoh body Nyatoh used as the body wood provides a rich mid-low end. Dynamix H pickups Dynamix H pickups deliver rich and powerful sound Phat II EQ The Phat II active bass boost adds additional low-end power. B10 series bridge The B10 bridge allows fully adjustable intonation and solid tuning stability.
GSR205B For 30 years the SR has 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. Gio – A guitar doesn’t have to cost a lot to sound great. The GIO series was developed for players who want Ibanez quality and performance in a more affordable package. Jatoba fretboard Jatoba has a reddish brown color and produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end. Medium frets Medium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes. Nyatoh body Nyatoh used as the body wood provides a rich mid-low end. Dynamix H pickups Dynamix H pickups deliver rich and powerful sound Phat II EQ The Phat II active bass boost adds additional low-end power. B10 series bridge The B10 bridge allows fully adjustable intonation and solid tuning stability.
GSR205B For 30 years the SR has 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. Gio – A guitar doesn’t have to cost a lot to sound great. The GIO series was developed for players who want Ibanez quality and performance in a more affordable package. Jatoba fretboard Jatoba has a reddish brown color and produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end. Medium frets Medium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes. Nyatoh body Nyatoh used as the body wood provides a rich mid-low end. Dynamix H pickups Dynamix H pickups deliver rich and powerful sound Phat II EQ The Phat II active bass boost adds additional low-end power. B10 series bridge The B10 bridge allows fully adjustable intonation and solid tuning stability.
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Ibanez SR205B WNF Electric 5 String Bass
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Ibanez GSR205B Gio Electric 5-String Bass, Walnut Flat
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Ibanez GSR205B Electric 5 String Bass - Walnut Flat
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originally posted on musicstore.de
I am a guitarist and bought this instrument to widen the reach of my fingers and also to practice slap style playing. Actually, I started from playing a bass guitar and this is the first bass guitar that I bought myself (I ussually borrow from friends). Before buying this instrument, I spent weeeeks listening to demos and reviews of different bass guitars in this price range and finally found this one! I tried 4-string basses before and I wanted to experience something different so I purchased this 5 string. Upon receiving it, I was overwhelmed with the quality of the finish. The walnut finish looks really great! The body-neck balance feels great. Though its lightweight, the sound is huge! The tuners always stays in tune so no need to frequently tune. The fretworks ... MoreI am a guitarist and bought this instrument to widen the reach of my fingers and also to practice slap style playing. Actually, I started from playing a bass guitar and this is the first bass guitar that I bought myself (I ussually borrow from friends). Before buying this instrument, I spent weeeeks listening to demos and reviews of different bass guitars in this price range and finally found this one! I tried 4-string basses before and I wanted to experience something different so I purchased this 5 string. Upon receiving it, I was overwhelmed with the quality of the finish. The walnut finish looks really great! The body-neck balance feels great. Though its lightweight, the sound is huge! The tuners always stays in tune so no need to frequently tune. The fretworks is nicely done and no sharp edges compared to other instrument in this price range. The bridge looks tight and durable. The passive pick-ups really sounds well and give extra punch when Phat II EQ is used. I highly recommend this bass guitar! It's 10/10 in price/quality ratio! I will definitely buy this guitar again in case of lost/damage.
originally posted on zzounds.com
Overall:It's really good for the price, I love the look and feel, its very smooth, feels really nice on your skin if you're like me and like to play shirtless around the house. Only thing I didn't like so much is that the strings are a little rattly compared to my 4 string Ibanez Talman. Not a huge issue, just forces you to be a bit more precise when you're playing, which was good for me because I think it made me a better player to be honest. What I love most about it though is how easy it is to play false harmonics like Jaco if you're into that. I was practicing them on my Talman for a while then switched to this and realized there were way more notes I could make with it. Each one is very clear and present even when I'm just playing in my headphones without an ... MoreOverall:It's really good for the price, I love the look and feel, its very smooth, feels really nice on your skin if you're like me and like to play shirtless around the house. Only thing I didn't like so much is that the strings are a little rattly compared to my 4 string Ibanez Talman. Not a huge issue, just forces you to be a bit more precise when you're playing, which was good for me because I think it made me a better player to be honest. What I love most about it though is how easy it is to play false harmonics like Jaco if you're into that. I was practicing them on my Talman for a while then switched to this and realized there were way more notes I could make with it. Each one is very clear and present even when I'm just playing in my headphones without an amp. It's also very versatile, you can really hear the difference between all the knobs and it has a really nice tone for Jazz. Sometimes it reminds me of an upright and other times it sounds just like what Jaco used to play. Overall it's definitely a keeper and well worth the price if you're looking for a nice 5 string.
originally posted on musiciansfriend.com
I got this bass as an early christmas present and I would have to say this bass is pretty decent. I was curious about this bass mainly because it has a mahogany body. speaking of which, that's one unique feature that this bass has. the mahogany body delivers great sounds. the electronics are a little different from what you normally would find on any active basses. the electronics consists 2 volume controls for each pick up, a tone control, and a phat eq(which is basically a bass boost). the 2 minor drawbacks I've experienced with this bass are fret buzzes(but it's not really that bad), and the tuners are not exactly fluent. it tends to get a little tight when tuning up and then it tends to get a little loose when tuning down, but I'm pretty sure that can be fix. ... MoreI got this bass as an early christmas present and I would have to say this bass is pretty decent. I was curious about this bass mainly because it has a mahogany body. speaking of which, that's one unique feature that this bass has. the mahogany body delivers great sounds. the electronics are a little different from what you normally would find on any active basses. the electronics consists 2 volume controls for each pick up, a tone control, and a phat eq(which is basically a bass boost). the 2 minor drawbacks I've experienced with this bass are fret buzzes(but it's not really that bad), and the tuners are not exactly fluent. it tends to get a little tight when tuning up and then it tends to get a little loose when tuning down, but I'm pretty sure that can be fix. despite it's flaws and mixed opinions on the gsr series, this is pretty decent bass to own. it's a good bass if you're looking for a back-up bass and to have an Ibanez bass to hold you over until you're able to afford a higher-leveled Ibanez bass.
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Ibanez SR205B WNF Electric 5 String Bass
Delivery between 1–10 Oct $29
Ibanez GSR205B Gio Electric 5-String Bass, Walnut Flat
Free delivery
Ibanez GSR205B Electric 5 String Bass - Walnut Flat
Delivery $62.13
I am a guitarist and bought this instrument to widen the reach of my fingers and also to practice slap style playing. Actually, I started from playing a bass guitar and this is the first bass guitar that I bought myself (I ussually borrow from friends). Before buying this instrument, I spent weeeeks listening to demos and reviews of different bass guitars in this price range and finally found this one! I tried 4-string basses before and I wanted to experience something different so I purchased this 5 string. Upon receiving it, I was overwhelmed with the quality of the finish. The walnut finish looks really great! The body-neck balance feels great. Though its lightweight, the sound is huge! The tuners always stays in tune so no need to frequently tune. The fretworks ... MoreI am a guitarist and bought this instrument to widen the reach of my fingers and also to practice slap style playing. Actually, I started from playing a bass guitar and this is the first bass guitar that I bought myself (I ussually borrow from friends). Before buying this instrument, I spent weeeeks listening to demos and reviews of different bass guitars in this price range and finally found this one! I tried 4-string basses before and I wanted to experience something different so I purchased this 5 string. Upon receiving it, I was overwhelmed with the quality of the finish. The walnut finish looks really great! The body-neck balance feels great. Though its lightweight, the sound is huge! The tuners always stays in tune so no need to frequently tune. The fretworks is nicely done and no sharp edges compared to other instrument in this price range. The bridge looks tight and durable. The passive pick-ups really sounds well and give extra punch when Phat II EQ is used. I highly recommend this bass guitar! It's 10/10 in price/quality ratio! I will definitely buy this guitar again in case of lost/damage.
Overall:It's really good for the price, I love the look and feel, its very smooth, feels really nice on your skin if you're like me and like to play shirtless around the house. Only thing I didn't like so much is that the strings are a little rattly compared to my 4 string Ibanez Talman. Not a huge issue, just forces you to be a bit more precise when you're playing, which was good for me because I think it made me a better player to be honest. What I love most about it though is how easy it is to play false harmonics like Jaco if you're into that. I was practicing them on my Talman for a while then switched to this and realized there were way more notes I could make with it. Each one is very clear and present even when I'm just playing in my headphones without an ... MoreOverall:It's really good for the price, I love the look and feel, its very smooth, feels really nice on your skin if you're like me and like to play shirtless around the house. Only thing I didn't like so much is that the strings are a little rattly compared to my 4 string Ibanez Talman. Not a huge issue, just forces you to be a bit more precise when you're playing, which was good for me because I think it made me a better player to be honest. What I love most about it though is how easy it is to play false harmonics like Jaco if you're into that. I was practicing them on my Talman for a while then switched to this and realized there were way more notes I could make with it. Each one is very clear and present even when I'm just playing in my headphones without an amp. It's also very versatile, you can really hear the difference between all the knobs and it has a really nice tone for Jazz. Sometimes it reminds me of an upright and other times it sounds just like what Jaco used to play. Overall it's definitely a keeper and well worth the price if you're looking for a nice 5 string.
I got this bass as an early christmas present and I would have to say this bass is pretty decent. I was curious about this bass mainly because it has a mahogany body. speaking of which, that's one unique feature that this bass has. the mahogany body delivers great sounds. the electronics are a little different from what you normally would find on any active basses. the electronics consists 2 volume controls for each pick up, a tone control, and a phat eq(which is basically a bass boost). the 2 minor drawbacks I've experienced with this bass are fret buzzes(but it's not really that bad), and the tuners are not exactly fluent. it tends to get a little tight when tuning up and then it tends to get a little loose when tuning down, but I'm pretty sure that can be fix. ... MoreI got this bass as an early christmas present and I would have to say this bass is pretty decent. I was curious about this bass mainly because it has a mahogany body. speaking of which, that's one unique feature that this bass has. the mahogany body delivers great sounds. the electronics are a little different from what you normally would find on any active basses. the electronics consists 2 volume controls for each pick up, a tone control, and a phat eq(which is basically a bass boost). the 2 minor drawbacks I've experienced with this bass are fret buzzes(but it's not really that bad), and the tuners are not exactly fluent. it tends to get a little tight when tuning up and then it tends to get a little loose when tuning down, but I'm pretty sure that can be fix. despite it's flaws and mixed opinions on the gsr series, this is pretty decent bass to own. it's a good bass if you're looking for a back-up bass and to have an Ibanez bass to hold you over until you're able to afford a higher-leveled Ibanez bass.
The stock pickups and tuners are not so hot, but were easy enough to upgrade. It still has a lot going for it: mahogany body, comfortable maple neck-not too thick, and the fret work was impressive. Also the newer models like I received are using a lighter colored jatoba fret board instead of the darker rosewood. I don't notice much difference in tone between the two woods, more of a visual. I think the lighter colored jatoba looks good in contrast with the black of the this instrument. To me the string tension was a little too loose. Came with 45-130 strings. I put on D'addario 50-135 and now it handle the low B string much better. Is a standard 34 inch scale. As far as the pickups I went with Duncan SSB5 passives-were direct fit, did not have to modify. The stock ... MoreThe stock pickups and tuners are not so hot, but were easy enough to upgrade. It still has a lot going for it: mahogany body, comfortable maple neck-not too thick, and the fret work was impressive. Also the newer models like I received are using a lighter colored jatoba fret board instead of the darker rosewood. I don't notice much difference in tone between the two woods, more of a visual. I think the lighter colored jatoba looks good in contrast with the black of the this instrument. To me the string tension was a little too loose. Came with 45-130 strings. I put on D'addario 50-135 and now it handle the low B string much better. Is a standard 34 inch scale. As far as the pickups I went with Duncan SSB5 passives-were direct fit, did not have to modify. The stock p/u's are passive as well, just has an active bass boost. They sound better than stock, but I'm still not a fan of the bass boost. Also for some reason 500k pots are used on this, not 250k like most bass's use. I will likely end up wiring up with 250k pots and bypass the bass boost, making a truly passive bass. Tuners would slip and were not smooth. Replaced with Gotoh GB707-5 L3xR2 tuners. They dropped right in and used old screw holes as well. I could have spent seven hundred plus on the nicer Ibanez with name brand tuners and pickups, but saved a few hundred putting together myself. I really dig it. I've tried a few 5's before (mainly a 4 string player), but this one is a keeper. Very comfortable, and now stays in tune and sounds good.
I am a guitarist of 10+ years, and I needed a bass for recording purposes, but wasn't looking to spend a lot - After doing research, this seemed like the best 5-string for under 300 USD.I really liked the bass on first impressions - I received the natural brown finish, and absolutely love the way it looks with the black hardware. Like most websites, the photos don't do it justice, and the finish is a much prettier dark-brown in-person.The bass plays and sounds great, stays in tune, and feels comfortable against your body for long periods of time. The only thing I had to adjust on the guitar when I first received it was the action - it's a bit high from the factory, and had a lot of room to be dropped without any fret-buzz. After adjusting the action, making the ... MoreI am a guitarist of 10+ years, and I needed a bass for recording purposes, but wasn't looking to spend a lot - After doing research, this seemed like the best 5-string for under 300 USD.I really liked the bass on first impressions - I received the natural brown finish, and absolutely love the way it looks with the black hardware. Like most websites, the photos don't do it justice, and the finish is a much prettier dark-brown in-person.The bass plays and sounds great, stays in tune, and feels comfortable against your body for long periods of time. The only thing I had to adjust on the guitar when I first received it was the action - it's a bit high from the factory, and had a lot of room to be dropped without any fret-buzz. After adjusting the action, making the strings easier to press, I was able to play it for much longer periods without my fingers getting fatigued.My only real complaints with the bass are that it seems to have a pretty narrow tone-range, the built-in preamp can unfortunately add a lot of unwanted noise, and the tone/vol knobs aren't very intuitive - I find myself fiddling with them often, without being able to distinguish any resulting difference in the tone being produced. That said, the main tone it does kick out does sound very good.Overall I'd highly recommend this bass for anyone needing an entry-level 5-string, or an inexpensive workhorse that gets the job done in the studio.
Overall:Bass feels super cheap and while it being light is nice, the whole thing vibrates more when playing than a normal bass. Mine had a short upon arrival and the boost never has worked on it as a result. Would definitely go for something more sturdy and not as short especially if you want to play in lower tunings.
Pros: Decent 5 string bass for the price. I traded in some gear and got this bass CHEAP. But I did get what I paid for. The good aspects of this bass is that the hardware is good. The bridge and tuners are solid. The finish is nice and the rosewood fret board is nice. It's got a mahogany body (which is supposedly a good thing).Cons: The stock pick ups suck. Really hard to dial in any kind of tone. I recently replaced them with Seymour Duncan's and it sounds a lot better. The controls. You have two volumes, a tone and a bass boost. Tweaking them doesn't seem to do much at all. Again, replacing the pick ups has helped this. Another issue: balance. It's neck heavy. I don't use this thing live, but even sitting the neck tilts downward.Bottom line: It's okay. I got ... MorePros: Decent 5 string bass for the price. I traded in some gear and got this bass CHEAP. But I did get what I paid for. The good aspects of this bass is that the hardware is good. The bridge and tuners are solid. The finish is nice and the rosewood fret board is nice. It's got a mahogany body (which is supposedly a good thing).Cons: The stock pick ups suck. Really hard to dial in any kind of tone. I recently replaced them with Seymour Duncan's and it sounds a lot better. The controls. You have two volumes, a tone and a bass boost. Tweaking them doesn't seem to do much at all. Again, replacing the pick ups has helped this. Another issue: balance. It's neck heavy. I don't use this thing live, but even sitting the neck tilts downward.Bottom line: It's okay. I got it cheap and replacing the pick ups has made a positive difference. But I wish I would have bought something a little nicer from the get go. So, I guess if you're on a budget I'd recommend it, but if you have the cash, get something better.
Overall:The only star I gave less than a 4 is the Overall, I gave that a 4. Why? Because it feels like the price in the weight and appearance. That's not a bad thing because it plays and sounds Awesome!! I grabbed this because I was looking for something lite on the back for the 3 hour shows. When I first got it I was a little nervous thinking it was maybe for a beginner but once I plugged it in with the band it punched right through and the guitarist noticed a huge difference in sound compared to an Epiphone Thunderbird I was playing. I should mention that Epiphone costed me $300 more and this Ibanez seems to beat it in punch and overall sound. All that said I may buy another in black for the metal band. (Using the one I bought in classic rock etc..) That metal ... MoreOverall:The only star I gave less than a 4 is the Overall, I gave that a 4. Why? Because it feels like the price in the weight and appearance. That's not a bad thing because it plays and sounds Awesome!! I grabbed this because I was looking for something lite on the back for the 3 hour shows. When I first got it I was a little nervous thinking it was maybe for a beginner but once I plugged it in with the band it punched right through and the guitarist noticed a huge difference in sound compared to an Epiphone Thunderbird I was playing. I should mention that Epiphone costed me $300 more and this Ibanez seems to beat it in punch and overall sound. All that said I may buy another in black for the metal band. (Using the one I bought in classic rock etc..) That metal band sound? Think Lamb of God meets Slayer...I used it in that style of music and it punched right through. A problem I WAS having is whenever you play in metal bands the bass seems to drop out and more so during guitar solos. Well the reason I may buy a second one of these is because it performed well with that "Metal" test. So...If your looking for some punch, more EQ room and something that doesn't hurt your back for a GREAT price this is a great choice.
Overall:I am new to bass guitar but have been playing guitar for 20 plus years. Absolutely beautiful finish, lightweight, very comfortable and feels natural. Sound is great. Couldn't ask for more especially in the price range
A really good active 5- String Bass Guitar at a really reasonable price. I already owned the 6- String version of this instrument so I kinda knew this Bass would be top class... I didn't need to set it up: it played straight out of the box; no fuss. It has a really good, punchy sound and active Bass- Boost. A seriously good instrument; I'd recommend this 5- String to anyone.
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