Ibanez GSR280QA-TMS
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Ibanez
GSR280QA-TMS
Product Info
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The GSR280QA-TMS is a seriously solid bass for the price. It’s got a surprisingly good feel and those Dynamix J pickups give you a punchy, classic rock tone with a modern edge. Great for beginners or players wanting a reliable workhorse bass that’s ready to gig.
Product Description
- Ibanez GSR280QA-TMS
- Electric Bass
- Body: Okoume
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Fingerboard and bridge: Pau Ferro
- Fingerboard inlays: White dot
- Neck profile: GSR4
- Fingerboard Radius: 305mm (9.5")
- Longscale scale: 864 mm (34")
- 22 Medium frets
- Pickups: 2 Dynamix J single coils (neck and middle)
- Active EQ
- Controls: 2 volume controls
- tone control
- Phat II
- Black Ibanez machine heads
- Strings: .045 / .065 / .085 / .105
- Colour: Transparent Marine Sunburst
PROS
- • Okoume body offers a surprisingly resonant and warm tonal foundation.
- • Dynamix J pickups deliver a focused, punchy tone ideal for rock and pop.
- • Bolt-on neck with GSR4 profile provides comfortable, fast playability.
- • Active EQ with Phat II boosts low-end, adding serious thump and sustain.
CONS
- • Okoume body can be a bit plain aesthetically; lacks premium wood grain.
- • Single-coil pickups can be noisy with high gain and single-coil hum.
- • Pau Ferro fingerboard might feel a little dry compared to rosewood.
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Key Features
Body Material
Okoume
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Pickups
2 Dynamix J Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
22 Medium Frets
Strings
.045 / .065 / .085 / .105
Weight
4.3 kg (9.5 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active EQ provides tonal shaping beyond passive controls, while Phat II adds a noticeable low-end boost, thickening the sound and improving sustain.
The GSR4 profile is a comfortable, medium 'C' shape; it's generally considered manageable for most hand sizes, but might feel a bit thick for very small hands.
The Dynamix J pickups in this model are slightly more focused and punchy than those found in some of the more budget-friendly Ibanez basses, offering a more defined low-end response.
