Ibanez GSRM20-BS
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Ibanez
GSRM20-BS
Product Info
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The GSRM20-BS is a fantastic entry point into short-scale bass playing. It’s surprisingly well-equipped for the price, offering a versatile J/P pickup combo and a playable purple heart fingerboard. Ideal for beginners, students, or anyone needing a compact, budget-friendly bass.
Product Description
- Ibanez GSRM20-BS
- Electric Bass
- GIO miKro Series
- Body: Poplar
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Neck profile: GSRM4
- Fingerboard: Purple Heart
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12.01")
- Fingerboard inlays: White dots
- Nut: plastic
- Nut width: 38 mm (1.5'')
- Scale: 726 mm (28.5")
- 22 Medium frets
- Pickups: Standard J-Style (bridge) and Standard P-Style (neck)
- 2 x Volume and 1 x tone control
- Bridge: B10
- Chrome hardware
- Machine heads: Ibanez
- Original strings: .045 - .105
- Colour: Brown Sunburst
PROS
- • Purple heart fingerboard offers a surprisingly smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a bright, responsive tone with good attack.
- • J/P pickup combination delivers versatility; covers rock, funk, and blues well.
- • Compact short scale makes it exceptionally comfortable for smaller players or travel.
CONS
- • Plastic nut can introduce tuning instability; a common budget compromise.
- • Poplar body, while functional, lacks the resonance of more premium woods.
- • Standard pickups, while decent, lack the nuance and clarity of higher-end models.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Purple Heart
Pickups
Standard J-Style (bridge) / Standard P-Style (neck)
Scale Length
726 mm (28.5")
Frets
22 Medium
Strings
.045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The shorter scale makes the strings feel slinkier and easier to fret, while slightly softening the overall tone and reducing sustain compared to a full-scale bass.
Yes, the standard pickups are easily accessible and replaceable with aftermarket options, allowing for tonal customization down the line.
While it’s versatile, the pickups and poplar body aren't optimized for aggressive tones; it's better suited for rock, blues, and funk, but can handle lighter hard rock.
