Ibanez GSRM25-BK
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Ibanez
GSRM25-BK
Product Info
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This Ibanez GSRM25-BK is a fantastic entry point into the bass world. The short scale is super comfortable, and the J/J pickup configuration gives you that classic, punchy low-end. It's a great choice for students, gigging musicians needing a reliable backup, or anyone who wants a solid, affordable bass with a familiar vibe.
Product Description
- Ibanez GSRM25-BK
- Electric Bass
- Poplar body
- Maple neck
- Jatoba fretboard
- 22 Medium frets
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Scale: 726 mm (28.6"- Short scale)
- Pickups: 2 Dynamix J/J Style single coils
- B15 bridge with 16.5 mm string spacing
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Poplar body provides a balanced, responsive tone
- • Jatoba fretboard offers a smooth, snappy playing feel
- • Dynamix pickups deliver a tight, punchy J bass tone
- • Short scale makes it incredibly comfortable for beginners & smaller hands
CONS
- • Dynamix pickups lack the nuanced complexity of higher-end pickups
- • Poplar body, while good, isn’t as tonally rich as mahogany
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to basses with more pickup options
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
Dynamix J/J Style Single Coils
Scale Length
726 mm (28.6 in)
Frets
22 Medium
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely .045-.105 gauge)
Weight
Approximately 8.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a better build quality and more comfortable neck profile than many budget short-scale options, but lacks some tonal flexibility found in more expensive models.
Yes, the standard pickup mounting makes upgrades relatively straightforward, although modifications might require some basic wiring knowledge.
While comfortable, the neck profile is relatively slim, which might feel a bit cramped for players with very large hands, though most will find it perfectly usable.
