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Ibanez Gsr180-Bk Black Gio

Description

GSR180

For 30 years the SR has given bass players a modern alternative. With its continued popularity, Ibanez is constantly endeavoring to answer the wider needs of a variety of players, at a variety of budgets. But no matter what the specs, the heart is the same-SR continues to excite with its smooth, fast neck, lightweight body, and perfectly matched electronics.
- Gio -
A guitar doesn't have to cost a lot to sound great. The GIO series was developed for players who want Ibanez quality and performance in a more affordable package. Not only do they look and play better than many other offerings in their price range, but they are held to the same standards and come with warranty is the same as Ibanez's more expensive models.

Product Features

- Maple neck
The Maple neck provides stability and bright tonal character.
- Purpleheart fretboard
The Purpleheart fretboard emphasizes the beauty and the rich tonal character of this bass.
- Dynamix J pickups
Dynamix J pickups imbue the bass with bright aggressive tonal powers
- B10 series bridge
The B10 bridge allows fully adjustable intonation and solid tuning stability.

Specifications

  • Neck Type : GSR4
  • Neck Joint : Bolt-on
  • Neck Material : Maple
  • Neck finish : Satin Polyurethane
  • Neck thickness (1st fret) : 21 mm
  • Neck thickness (12th fret) : 22 mm
  • Scale : 864 mm / 34 inch
  • Nut width : 41 mm
  • End width : 62 mm 
  • Number of fret : 22
  • Fretboard : Purpleheart
  • Fretboard Radius : 305 mm
  • Fret Type : Medium
  • Inlay : White dot
  • Body Material : Okoume
  • Bridge : B10
  • String spacing : 19 mm
  • Active or Passive : Passive
  • Hardware color : Chrome
  • Neck Pickup : Dynamix J
  • Bridge Pickup : Dynamix J
  • String Gauges (from top to bottom) : .045/.065/.080/.100
  • Tuning (from top to bottom) : 1G,2D,3A,4E
  • Recommended Case : MB300C
  • Recommended Bag : IBB540-BK

Brand reference number: GSR180BK

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The sound is great for the price. Whether you play on a small amp (like those included with the Ibanez pack) or on bigger beasts, it sounds very good. The sound is clean whether you play with fingers, pick, or slap (by the way, I really appreciate the height between the strings and the pickguard for that!) The electronics are good, and the sound settings are multiple, you can really get all the tones you want, I easily switch from a sharp metal sound to a heavy and round jazz sound. The nut is a bit sharp, consider filing it gently on the corner, otherwise, at the first slide, you'll leave a piece of your hand :D I don't use it for live playing, but it's a good backup instrument, I've used it in concerts, and it works quite well, being careful about annoying noises when sliding on the neck (often adjust the string height). Very beautiful bass, perfect for starting and perfecting your technique ;)... (Show more)
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Posted on 20/12/2011
By Benjamin V.
Excellent bass for beginners. You get your money's worth, the sound is round, funky, and smooth as I like when I plug it into my PC with Amplitube VST. The only problem was a string that buzzed upon receipt. I had to use the wrench to readjust everything (but I'll probably see a luthier to make it perfect). Anyway, I'm self-taught and needed a bass to be able to make bass lines that are not just synthetic in my compositions, and I realize it's a real pleasure to compose bass lines by letting your hand run along the neck. The neck itself is really great and you quickly gain dexterity. I think if one day I have to switch to a Fender or Musicman, I would keep this as a second bass (but that day is far away). Otherwise, I plan to change the volume and tone knobs which are clearly cheap plastic but that has no impact on the sound quality of this bass.... (Show more)
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Posted on 22/07/2015
By Charles-henri P.
Bought to start, I am 100% delighted, only downside, to be adjusted by a luthier (I'm terrible at neck adjustment), because too tight and one string was buzzing. Very pleasant thin neck Nice finish (the shiny black look with shiny strings really pops)
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Posted on 27/02/2019
By John D.
Beginner at bass, I can't really compare. But being satisfied with my Ibanez guitar, I wanted to stick with this brand. Affordable price, good finish, even more beautiful in real life. In terms of playing comfort, I have no complaints. Nice sound.
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Posted on 15/03/2024
By Aurelien B.
Very good bass, suitable for both beginners and experienced players, very pleasant for slap. The only thing to change, for me, are the strings. With flatwound Daddario strings, it is just perfect.
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Posted on 14/12/2012
By Antoine H.
Very beautiful bass, very good finish (Paint, Wood, Strings, Neck), pleasant neck (Thin, smooth) Clean and powerful sound! Excellent product "Ibanez" Bravo! Perfect value for money
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Posted on 13/04/2012
By Nicolas N.
Being a beginner, I am not in a position to say if it's a good bass, but I recommend changing the strings, as having done so I immediately noticed the difference.
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Posted on 02/03/2012
By Eric P.
Ordered Sunday received Thursday morning, for this price nothing to say except long live the music, it is really beautiful, ideal for beginners.
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Posted on 04/10/2008
By Benjamin G.
super bass very good for beginners who have already played guitar and want to improve on bass nothing to say
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Posted on 17/08/2010
By Guillaume C.
super bass, very easy to use, no issues, it is super beautiful and not very heavy ....... highly recommended
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Posted on 13/06/2009
By Bénédicte G.
Excellent rapport qualité / prix pour débuter sur la basse
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Posted on 25/06/2021
By John Laurie
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a very good bass quality-price ratio, for beginners
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Posted on 17/09/2015
By Romain L.
It's a good bass for everyone (beginner type), that is to say if you have played a bit of guitar before wanting a bass. I highly recommend it. As for the strings, they last quite a long time, even if these strings are so-so...
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Posted on 01/07/2009
By Clément L.
Good quality overall, solid, reliable, ideal for a first bass with the goal of learning.
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Posted on 22/02/2011
By Lucay C.
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