Ibanez GSR200SMNGT GIO - Spalted Maple Top Natural Grey Burst

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.

This came with a tag indicating that it had been inspected and setup at the factory. But, shipping and handling must have had an effect on it (and/or they weren't careful at the factory) since it had multiple setup issues: - Neck curvature was incorrect (not concave enough) - E string bridge position was too low (and other strings were slightly uneven) The manual shows you how to fix the neck curvature and the tool is included in the box. The manual didn't say how to adjust the bridge, but it was pretty easy once I found some documentation online: insert a small allen wrench into the holes on both sides of where the string enters the bridge area. Once I fixed those two issues and did basic tuning (strings were about a minor third too loose for EADG tuning), it played great! I like that it's a bit lighter than my other bass (Squier vintage PJ) and has a flatter, slightly slimmer neck. I also like that the neck back is a smooth satin finish (vs. a sticky high-gloss finish on my Squier). Conclusion: I strongly recommend that you have an allen wrench set (w/ options around 2mm for the bridge) and a feeler gauge in order to perform setup when you get your instrument. The manual tells you proper string heights. Electronics and knobs seem fine. There is one knob that mostly stops, but you can push it a bit further. But, generally, the knobs respond as described according to the diagram at ibanez.com and changes are continuous as you'd expect. While getting the bass set up, I noticed some buzz coming out of my amp (Rumble 40). I was worried about electronics quality, but tracked the problem down to overhead lighting in the room that was on a dimmer circuit. Once I turned off those lights, the buzz went away and I got a very clean sound. I had played this model before and noticed that it was easier to play than my Squier. That's still the case. Only two things left to decide are (1) whether to put on flatwounds, and (2) what to do with my Squier :)

I frankly expected less, but it's very nice and well made. It is easy to play. The action comes set low. It is fun, looks nice, has a decent variety of tones too and you can dial it in. It's not luxury but its really good for the money and you won't regret having bought this model. I'm sure I can noodle on it for years. Don't forget a strap.

This is a great entry level bass guitar, the fit and finish on this $270 bass guitar, Ibanez does have a good reputation on their lower priced equipment. It is a $270 guitar, so for me I will be taking it to a pro shop to have the set up done for improved playablity, other than that, it's a great guitar, good balance and smooth feel of the neck, pickups sound good, controls are smooth easy to use, good for a beginner guitar.

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!!

I've been playing the bass guitar since I was 5 years old....that's 46 years of playing various basses. I currently own a number of other bass guitars in different vintages - Fender, Rickenbacker, Gibson, Roscoe etc., and each one has its' own unique "personality", sound and characteristics. This Ibanez is no different. If you play a lot of jazz music like me, then you'll appreciate the pure tones that come from this bass. And if you're into something, let's say "heavier", this bass can handle that as well, no problem! The frets feel good, the finish is absolutely beautiful, and there's nothing "loose" or poorly built anywhere! Whether you're an experienced bassist that's looking for another quality bass to add to your gear, or if you're just learning the bass and need a quality guitar that will last, then I highly recommend this one!

I think this is a great Bass for the price, would be awesome if you're just getting into playing and want something decent. Ibanez is a reputable brand. For under $500 you can't beat it.

Bought this to replace my old Ibanez bass and love it! With the built in pre amp and pickup adjustments you can really hone in the tone you like. Onle recommendation is to remove the 9v battery when not using for a long time to prevent corrosion.

Veramente un buon basso considerando il prezzo

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!

Gebraucht oder beim Transport beschädigt, da Verpackung mies schlecht war. Habe lang dafür gesparrt und bin echt enttäuscht. Sonst funktioniert es und Ton ist echt geil für den Preis.

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Ho voluto acquistare per puro divertimento un basso elettrico, suonando già la chitarra erano anni che ci pensavo e finalmente mi sono deciso. Ho immediatamente puntato su uno strumento entry-line perché non ho esigenze particolari ed è la mia prima esperienza con un basso. Consegna Amazon rapidissima, come al solito. Il basso è decisamente più bello dal vivo che in foto: il suo colore è brillante, e le venature del legno sono stupende. Le finiture sono curate, e il giudizio estetico è decisamente da cinque stelle. Per quanto riguarda l'aspetto sonoro, sicuramente bisognerà cambiare le corde per ottenere qualcosa in più rispetto al suono del basso appena comprato, perciò non posso formulare un giudizio completo. Tuttavia le prime prove mi hanno soddisfatto molto. C'è la possibilità di regolare il volume dei due pickup, il tono complessivo, e c'è inoltre una regolazione aggiuntiva (la manopola più piccola delle quattro), chiamata Phat II EQ, che potenzia ulteriormente la corposità sui toni bassi. Dopo due settimane di utilizzo piuttosto intenso, posso anche dire che l'accordatura tiene molto bene. Per la cifra spesa (attorno ai 230 euro) non posso sicuramente lamentarmi, e se son rose... ci sarà sempre tempo per passare ad un basso più performante in futuro. Consiglio che vale sempre, non solo per questo strumento: acquistare separatamente un sistema strap-lock per evitare che la tracolla si stacchi... se succede sono dolori!