Ibanez GSR200SM-CNB
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Ibanez
GSR200SM-CNB
Product Info
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The GSR200SM-CNB is a solid entry-level bass with a cool, unique look. It's a great choice for beginners or players needing a reliable, affordable workhorse – especially those into rock, pop, or funk where a punchy low-end is key. The shorter scale makes it comfortable for smaller hands too.
Product Description
- Ibanez GSR200SM-CNB
- Electric Bass
- Body: Poplar
- Neck: Maple
- Top: spalted maple
- Fingerboard: Jatoba
- White dot fretboard inlays
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 41 mm
- 22 Medium frets
- Pickups: Dynamix J single coil (bridge) and P split coil (neck)
- Phat II EQ
- B10 bridge
- Black hardware
- Colour: Charcoal Brown Burst
PROS
- • Spalted maple top adds unique aesthetic appeal and character.
- • Dynamix pickups offer a surprisingly versatile range of tones.
- • Jatoba fingerboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Phat II EQ boosts low-end, delivering a powerful stage presence.
CONS
- • Poplar body can feel a bit plain compared to more premium woods.
- • Hardware, while functional, feels somewhat budget-oriented.
- • Shorter scale length might not suit players preferring a longer reach.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar with spalted maple top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
Dynamix J (bridge) / P split coil (neck)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22 Medium
Strings
Nickel-plated steel
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The top wood primarily affects aesthetics; it doesn’t significantly alter the tone, though it does add a unique visual appeal.
Yes, it's a surprisingly useful EQ that adds a welcome low-end boost for live performance or recording, making it more versatile than a bass without one.
It's a step up from the very basic Ibanez SR basses, offering better pickups and a nicer fretboard, but lacks the more advanced features of higher-end Ibanez models.
