Ibanez

Description

The compact GSRM20 miKro bass is designed for maximum comfort, with a lightweight poplar body and slim maple neck that make playing a breeze. Its short 28.6" scale is long enough to produce full, punchy bass tones, yet short enough for players with smaller hands or in cramped practice spaces.

Dynamix Pickups Deliver Versatile Tone

The GSRM20 miKro features a Dynamix P pickup at the neck and Dynamix J pickup at the bridge, providing a range of classic bass tones from full and warm to sharp and defined. Roll off the P pickup for a round, thumpy tone that lays down a solid foundation. Engage the J pickup alone for a more articulate, mid-focused sound that cuts through the mix. Blend the pickups together to find your perfect balance of lows, mids and highs.

Fast, Comfortable Neck

The GSRM20 miKro's slim maple neck offers amazing playability for bassists of all skill levels. Its fast profile allows for effortless slides and position shifts, while its short scale makes it easy to fret notes and play complex lines. The neck's satin finish minimizes friction as your hand glides up and down. Combined with its lightweight body, the GSRM20 miKro provides hours of comfortable playing without fatigue.

High-Quality Components for Great Sound

Like Ibanez's full-size basses, the GSRM20 miKro is built with high-quality components to deliver great tone and sustain. Its B10 bridge provides a solid anchor for the strings, maximizing vibration transfer to the body. Accurate fretwork and nut files ensure notes ring out clearly with no buzzing. While compact in size, the GSRM20 miKro sacrifices none of the quality that has made Ibanez a leader in bass design.

Open Box Ibanez GSRM20 Mikro Short-Scale Bass Guitar Level 2 Black 194744488191
Open Box Ibanez GSRM20 Mikro Short-Scale Bass Guitar Level 2 Black 194744488191
Open Box Ibanez GSRM20 Mikro Short-Scale Bass Guitar Level 2 Black 194744488191

Features

BodyWood: Poplar body
    NeckShape: GRSM4Wood: MapleFingerboard: Bound purpleheartScale: 28.6"Nut Width: 38 mmFrets: Medium fretsInlay: Pearl dot
      ElectronicsConfiguration: PJNeck pickup: Dynamix P neck pickupMiddle pickup: Dynamix J bridge pickupControls: Individual volume, master tone
      • Other

      Specs

      Body
      • Wood: Poplar body
      Neck
      • Shape: GRSM4
      • Wood: Maple
      • Fingerboard: Bound purpleheart
      • Scale: 28.6"
      • Nut Width: 38 mm
      • Frets: Medium frets
      • Inlay: Pearl dot
      Electronics
      • Configuration: PJ
      • Neck pickup: Dynamix P neck pickup
      • Middle pickup: Dynamix J bridge pickup
      • Controls: Individual volume, master tone
      Other
      • Bridge: B10 bridge
      • Hardware color: Chrome
      • Case: Sold separately

      Reviews

      4.59

      190 Reviews

      97%

      of respondents would recommend this to a friend

      Most Liked Positive Review

      5

      Ibanez's Micro Bass Guitar

      I was truly amazed at how nice this guitar is and plays. I have been playing guitar for over 30 years. I wanted to get my kids into playing a stringed instrument. My boys are ages 8,10 & 12. All three have been able to pick it up and start playing...(with a little instructional help from me) For the money, this guitar is excellent. I like it so much that I am considering buying one for my studio to record with. The sound is great and the best part about it is that you can tune it. In my experience, you get what you pay for. I have looked at purchasing 6 string micro guitars in the past and never bought any because the intonation was always off. I could never tune them up out of the box. I would have to spend additional money to have it set up properly or do it myself. The Micro Bass by Ibanez sounds great right out of the box. My boys are loving it.

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      Most Liked Negative Review

      3

      Small bass - large sound

      A little rough around the edges but overall a great bass. The neck and fretboard were very, very dry feeling until I used mineral oil (baby oil) to give them a better feel. This bass has a true low sound on the neck pick up ( p-bass style split). At a recent jam session, someone recorded us with a one point stereo mic and the bass was so strong that it blew out the recording. Guess I will have to play softer. Love the even shorter short scale of 28.6" Guitar licks and scales transfer over much easier, as I am playing both guitar and bass regularly at the moment.

      Filters
      Best Uses
      1. Practicing100
      2. Jamming83
      3. Recording41
      4. Small Venues37
      5. School Bands32
      Cons
      1. Fret Buzz20
      2. Craftsmanship3
      3. Flat Sound3
      4. Poor Pick Up2
      5. Slippery in your lap, add little cat tongue grip1
      Describe Yourself
      1. Novice47
      2. Experienced46
      3. Professional Musician16
      4. Child8
      Pros
      1. Fun To Play112
      2. Good Feel98
      3. Good Tone81
      4. Good Pick Up70
      5. Solid Electronics56
      • Great starter for my 10 year old

        4

        submitted19 days ago

        byDavid

        fromDayton, OH

        Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

        The bass is the perfect size for my 10 year old. The short scale decreases the weight and length needed for her arms, and the jazz neck makes it easier for her fingers to get around it. The sound is great for a beginner learning to play, and not having to keep a battery around due to the passive pickups helps as well. I would definitely recommend it.

      • Nice bass for my kids

        5

        Verified Buyer

        submitted5 months ago

        byJacob

        fromSt Augustine, Florida

        Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

        This bass is very nice, great sound on both pick ups and good tone control. Simple setup with just a tuning and it was good to go. Looks great, feels great in hand, and smooth frets. Using for 7 and 9 year old kids to teach bass/guitar, it fits great, and they like the blue color.

      • Ibanez miKro bass is my guilty pleasure

        5

        Verified Buyer

        submitted8 months ago

        byKevin

        fromSan Francisco, CA

        Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

        Singing the praises of this little bass guitar, I'm almost embarrassed by how much I love it. I was looking for a short scale bass around 30" and found this Ibanez GSRM20 at 28.5"...fits me perfectly, weighs nothing, super comfortable, and sounds great. It's not a beginner's toy, but a kid learning bass would totally enjoy this instrument. Professional quality Dynamix J single coil and Dynamix P split coil pickups are noiseless. The neck is satiny fast with round-C profile that feels nice and fat. Setup was perfect out of the box.

      • AWESOME FIRST BASS

        5

        submitteda year ago

        byAWAYGONE

        fromLANGHORNE PA

        THIS BASS ROCKS!!! I HAD THE STRINGS DANCING, MY FINGERS WERE DANCING AND THE NOTES WERE DANCING. REALLY A BASS THAT A STUDENT COULD USE AND ACTUALLY LEARN AND GROW ON GOLD RECOMMENDATION 6 STARS

      • Great Beginner Bass

        5

        Verified Buyer

        submitteda year ago

        byGina

        fromFort Worth, TX

        Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

        Bought this for my son as a beginner bass guitar and he loves it. Very easy for him to handle.

      • Ibanez Bass

        5

        submitteda year ago

        byJeff

        fromStow,ohio

        I bought this bass so that I would have a bass as I am a guitar player first and foremost, and I will say that this bass is awsome! It did not break the bank to purchase,and sounds and plays very well.I am very happy with this purchase and would definitely recommend it!

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