Ibanez GSR185-JB
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Ibanez
GSR185-JB
Product Info
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The GSR185-JB is a fantastic entry point into 5-string bass playing, offering a solid feel and powerful sound at an affordable price. Its warm, punchy tone is great for rock, funk, and even some heavier genres. It’s a solid choice for beginners or players looking for a reliable workhorse bass.
Product Description
- Ibanez GSR185-JB
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Purpleheart
- Neck profile: GSR5
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 45 mm
- 22 medium frets
- Pickup: 2 Dynamix H Humbucker
- 2 volume and 1 tone controls
- Passive electronics
- B15 bridge with 16.5 mm string spacing
- Colour: Jewel Blue
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a surprisingly resonant and warm tonal foundation.
- • Purpleheart fingerboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Dynamix humbuckers deliver a thick, powerful, and punchy low-end.
- • GSR5 neck profile is comfortable and familiar for many players.
CONS
- • Passive electronics limit tonal shaping compared to active basses.
- • Okoume body can be prone to finish checking with age and temperature changes.
- • String spacing might feel a bit wide for players with smaller hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Purpleheart
Pickups
Dynamix Humbucker (x2)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
22 Medium
Strings
5-String Steel
Weight
4.3 kg (9.5 lbs) - estimated
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Dynamix pickups offer a more modern, aggressive tone with more low-mid emphasis than the older SRX series; they’re punchier and tighter.
Purpleheart can be slightly denser than rosewood, so it *can* accentuate minor fret imperfections, but it’s generally well-behaved and shouldn't present major issues.
The B15 is a functional bridge, but it lacks the adjustability and resonance of Ibanez's premium bridge designs; it’s a perfectly adequate option for the price point.
