Ibanez GSR205B-WK
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Ibanez
GSR205B-WK
Product Info
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The GSR205B-WK is a solid 5-string bass for players wanting a big sound without a huge investment. It's a great entry point into 5-string territory, offering a punchy, modern tone and a comfortable neck profile - perfect for beginners and gigging musicians on a budget.
Product Description
- Ibanez GSR205B-WK
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Nyatoh
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Jatoba
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: GSR5
- Scale: 864 mm (long scale)
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
- Nut width: 45 mm
- 22 Medium frets
- Nut: Plastic
- Pickup: 2 Dynamix H humbuckers
- Phat II EQ electronics
- 2 Volume controls and 1 tone control
- Phat II control
- B15 bridge
- Black hardware
- Ibanez machine heads
- Original strings: .045 - .130
- Colour: Weathered Black
PROS
- • Nyatoh body delivers a surprisingly resonant and warm low-end.
- • Maple neck with Jatoba fingerboard offers a comfortable, fast playing experience.
- • Dynamix humbuckers provide a thick, powerful tone suitable for rock and metal.
- • Bolt-on construction contributes to a bright, aggressive attack.
CONS
- • Plastic nut can be a limiting factor for sustain and tuning stability.
- • Nyatoh body, while decent, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or ash.
- • The Phat II EQ, while functional, is a basic system; more advanced players may want more control.
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Key Features
Body Material
Nyatoh
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
Dynamix H humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22 Medium
Strings
.045 - .130
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The longer scale provides tighter low-end response and slightly improved string clarity, but might feel a bit more stretched for players used to shorter scales.
While geared towards heavier styles, the Dynamix humbuckers can be dialed back with the EQ to handle cleaner tones, but they’re not ideal for super-clean jazz sounds.
Bolt-on necks generally offer a brighter, more immediate attack; it's a deliberate design choice for a more aggressive tone, but may lack the sustain of a set-neck.
