Ibanez GSR205SM-NGT
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Ibanez
GSR205SM-NGT
Product Info
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The GSR205SM-NGT is a solid, budget-friendly 5-string that offers a lot of bang for your buck. It's a great choice for beginner to intermediate players looking for a versatile instrument with a modern aesthetic and decent punch. The spalted maple top is a real eye-catcher and makes this bass stand out from the crowd.
Product Description
- Ibanez GSR205SM-NGT
- Electric Bass
- Body: Poplar
- Top: Spalted Maple
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Jatoba
- White dot fretboard inlays
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12.01")
- Scale: 864 mm (34.02")
- Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
- Plastic nut
- 22 Medium frets
- Pickups: 2 Dynamix H humbuckers
- Phat II electronics
- 2 x Volume
- tone and Phat II controls
- B15 bridge
- Ibanez machine heads
- Black hardware
- Colour: Natural Gray Burst
PROS
- • Spalted maple top adds striking visual flair and subtle resonance.
- • Dynamix humbuckers deliver a surprisingly powerful and articulate tone.
- • Jatoba fretboard offers a smooth playing experience and durability.
- • Bolt-on neck construction provides a snappy, responsive feel and easy adjustability.
CONS
- • Plastic nut can introduce tuning instability and a less premium feel.
- • Poplar body, while functional, lacks the tonal complexity of mahogany.
- • Phat II electronics offer limited tonal sculpting compared to more advanced systems.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar with Spalted Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
Ibanez Dynamix H Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34.02 in)
Frets
22 Medium Frets
Strings
Nickel-Plated Steel (likely .045-.130 gauge)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) – based on similar GSR models
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Frequently Asked Questions
It primarily adds a touch of brightness and complexity compared to a plain poplar top, though the effect is subtle.
The 45 mm nut width is fairly standard, but some players with very large hands might find it slightly cramped compared to wider-neck basses.
It offers a basic EQ shaping, but it's more limited than more sophisticated onboard preamps, making it suitable for players who prefer a straightforward tone.
