Ibanez GSR200B-WK
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Ibanez
GSR200B-WK
Product Info
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The GSR200B-WK is a fantastic entry-level bass – seriously well-built for the price. It's got a surprisingly good tone thanks to the wood combination and pickups, and the neck profile is comfortable for beginners and experienced players alike. Ideal for gigging musicians or students needing a reliable, affordable workhorse bass.
Product Description
- Ibanez GSR200B-WK
- Electric Bass
- Body: Nyatoh
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Neck profile: GSR4
- Fretboard: Jatoba
- 22 Medium frets
- Dot fretboard inlays
- Nut width: 41 mm (1.61")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Pickups: Dynamix J (bridge) and Dynamix P (neck)
- Controls: 2x Volume
- Tone
- Electronics: Phat II EQ
- Bridge: B10 (19 mm string spacing)
- Black hardware
- Colour: Weathered Black
PROS
- • Nyatoh body provides a surprisingly resonant, warm tone.
- • Maple neck with GSR4 profile offers comfortable, fast playability.
- • Dynamix pickups deliver a punchy, versatile sound for various genres.
- • B10 bridge with wider string spacing enhances clarity and reduces string buzz.
CONS
- • Nyatoh body, while resonant, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or ash.
- • Phat II EQ, while useful, can sound a bit muddy at higher settings.
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits sustain compared to set-neck designs.
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Key Features
Body Material
Nyatoh
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
Dynamix J (bridge), Dynamix P (neck)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22 Medium
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely .045-.105 gauge)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Dynamix pickups offer a slightly more vintage-inspired tone than Ibanez’s Cobalt or Bartolini series, leaning towards a warmer, punchier sound.
Jatoba is a relatively stable wood, but keeping it properly hydrated with occasional fretboard oiling is still recommended, especially in drier climates.
The GSR4 profile is generally flatter and wider than a standard 'C' shape, offering a more modern feel that some players find more comfortable for faster playing.
