Ibanez GSRM20-MPL
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Ibanez
GSRM20-MPL
Product Info
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The GSRM20-MPL is a fantastic entry-level short-scale bass – really well-suited for beginners, students, or anyone needing a portable instrument. The J/P pickup combo gives you a wide range of tones, and the Jatoba fingerboard feels great under the fingers. It's a solid-playing, reliable bass for the price.
Product Description
- Ibanez SR20E-SPB
- Electric Bass
- miKro series
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Jatoba
- Neck profile: GSRM4
- Fingerboard inlays: White dot
- Scale: 726 mm (28.58"
- Long Scale)
- Fingerboard radius: 305mm (12.01")
- Nut width: 38 mm (1.5")
- Plastic nut
- 22 Medium frets
- Pickups: 1 Standard J (bridge) and 1 standard P (neck)
- B10 bridge
- Ibanez machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: .045 - .105
- Colour: Metallic Purple
PROS
- • Jatoba fingerboard offers a snappy, articulate feel.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a bright, responsive tone.
- • Standard J/P pickups deliver a versatile, classic bass sound.
- • Compact short scale ideal for smaller hands and travel.
CONS
- • Plastic nut can contribute to tuning instability; a worthwhile upgrade.
- • Poplar body lacks the resonance of more premium tonewoods.
- • Standard pickups, while versatile, lack the high-end clarity of boutique options.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
Standard J (bridge) / Standard P (neck)
Scale Length
726 mm (28.58 in)
Frets
22 Medium
Strings
.045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 8.8 lbs (3.95 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The shorter scale makes it easier to reach notes, especially for smaller hands, and generally produces a warmer, rounder tone compared to a long scale.
While it’s versatile, the standard pickups might lack the aggressive bite for truly heavy genres; consider aftermarket upgrades for that purpose.
The GSRM4 is a slim, comfortable profile, slightly thinner than many of Ibanez’s full-size bass necks – a good choice for faster playing.
