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The Ibanez GSR200 electric bass offers incredible value for aspiring and professional bass players alike. This sleek, lightweight bass provides full, punchy tone and slick playability, all at an affordable price. The GSR200 bass features a resonant mahogany body and a fast GSR4 maple neck for comfort and speed. The rosewood fretboard offers a smooth playing surface, while Dynamix P and J pickups provide a blend of modern and vintage bass tones. An active PHAT-II bass boost circuit adds low end power for a full, rich sound.

Dual Pickups for Versatile Tone

The GSR200 Bass is equipped with a Dynamix P neck pickup for a warm, round tone and a Dynamix J bridge pickup for an edgy, defined sound. A pickup selector switch allows you to choose between pickups or blend them together for the perfect tone. The PHAT-II active EQ boosts low end for a full bass response, ideal for modern styles.

Fast, Low-Profile Neck for Comfort

The GSR200 bass features a fast GSR4 maple neck and 22-fret rosewood fretboard for slick playability. The neck has a slim, low-profile shape that fits comfortably in your hand, ideal for long practice or performance sessions. Dot inlays provide visual markers to guide you up and down the neck. Adjustable bridge saddles allow for precise intonation so your bass always sounds in tune.

Perfect for Practice, Performance and Recording

Whether you're practicing at home, performing live or laying down tracks in the studio, the GSR200 Bass delivers the tone and playability you need. The bass's lightweight, ergonomic body reduces fatigue for long rehearsals and gigs. Dynamix pickups and onboard EQ provide a range of tones from vintage thump to modern punch for any style or genre.

Premium Components at an Affordable Price

The GSR200 offers the premium design and components of an Ibanez bass in an affordable, entry-level instrument. The GSR200 is built with high-quality tonewoods, pickups and hardware but at a price anyone can afford. Ibanez's legendary quality and inspection standards ensure your bass will provide years of reliable performance.

Ibanez GSR200 4-String Electric Bass Flat Walnut Rosewood fretboard
Ibanez GSR200 4-String Electric Bass Flat Walnut Rosewood fretboard

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  • Neck type: GSR4 maple neck
  • Body: Mahogany body
  • Fretboard: Jatoba fretboard with white dot inlay
  • Fret: Medium frets
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Bridge: B10 bridge
  • Neck pu: Dynamix P neck pickup (Passive)
  • Bridge pu: Dynamix J bridge pickup (Passive)
  • Equaliser: Phat II EQ
  • Hardware color: Chrome

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4.57

65 Reviews

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Fun little rumbler
Nice little bass
Awesome bass for the price
Awesome, fun bass for the price!
Yes
I love this bass it's good for all genres (metal, jazz, ear)
I would never recommend this guitar.
Pretty good
Pretty good
First Bass Ever

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Unbelievable Value!

After playing guitar for years a long time ago, I decided to start playing the bass about 6 months ago. I researched and the GSR 200 kept coming up as a great starter bass. The GSR200 is much, much more than that; this bass is a high quality precision made instrument. I put some DSR flat-wound strings on my GSR200 and the tone is really smooth and really good. I adjusted the neck with the truss rod (relatively easy to do), and this bass plays better (easier) than anything I have picked up to date. I have had two professional musicians play my bass, and they both said that it plays uncommonly well; as good or better than a mid-range Fender. Parts are great, the instrument is very durable, stays in tune really well, very adjustable. I purchased this bass with the idea that if I got into playing, I would upgrade . . . I am now playing with two amateur bands 3 days a week . . . so yea, I am kind of into it . . . but I have no intention of upgrading my bass. There is no need; this is an incredible instrument that meets all my needs! Kudos to Guitar Center as well!

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

I would never recommend this guitar.

The fret buzz on this guitar is terrible. As soon as I bought this guitar, fret buzz. I adjusted the saddles and all was well, but the very next day the fret buzz was back! This continued for a week, until not even adjusting the saddles would rid it of the terrible fret buzz. I looked down the neck, and sure enough the neck has a huge bow in it! No wonder the guitar sounds horrible. I would have messed with the truss rod but I don't want to ruin my warranty! I sure am taking it back to Guitar Center today.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming46
  2. Practicing46
  3. Small Venues23
  4. Recording18
  5. School Bands18
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz13
  2. Craftsmanship3
  3. Poor Pick Up2
  4. Need to adjust it when you get it Had fret buzz1
  5. General Quality1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced32
  2. Novice18
  3. Professional Musician2
  4. Child1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play49
  2. Good Feel46
  3. Good Tone42
  4. Solid Electronics35
  5. Good Pick Up29

Reviewed by 65 customers

  • I really like it

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    byRyan

    fromCherry Hill Nj.

    Surprised an inexpensive bass has really nice sound.

  • Fun little rumbler

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted10 months ago

    byWes

    from72111

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This 100w dynamo sounds great with my new bass, purchased same day as the amp.

  • Nice little bass

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted10 months ago

    byWes

    from72111

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I've been practicing on this little bass through a 100w Fender Rumble and it's fantastic.

  • Awesome bass for the price

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJoey

    fromSmyrna, TN

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Feels like a high quality product. It's quite light but well built.

  • Phenomenal starting bass

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byCos

    fromDetroit, MI

    I'm a 15 year old high school student, who desperately wanted to play bass and guitar after finding my current favorite band. My dad got me this exact bass for my birthday in March 2023 and I fell in love. I play her every day, and paired with an amazing amp I bought from my dad's friend, it just sounds so much better than I would've thought. I can literally play anything; jazz, metal, folk, it doesn't matter. It's easy to tune, stays in tune constantly, and the fretboard is perfectly thin, amazing for my tiny hands and other kids' tiny hands. This bass is absolutely perfect to use for long periods of time. I'm definitely going to keep her as long as I can. My only complaint is that when I first got her, there was a lot of fret buzz, but that was very easily fixable, and now she's flawless.

  • Few hickups, but now I LOVE this bass

    4

    submitted2 years ago

    byJoe

    fromNY

    So this is my first bass. I purchased a second bass (used, disclaimer), the Squire P Bass. The Ibanez KILLS it. My GSR200 is equipped with D'Addario ECB82 Flatwound Chrome strings. I had a good amount of rattle from the normal strings. I tried Ernie Ball Super Slinky (blue pack) strings, but they were even worse on the E and A strings. Then I went to my local GC and found these flats and brought them home. I guess the tension relieves the issue I had? Nontetheless, I LOVE this bass now, and the flats give it a beautiful look I can't speak highly enough of. The smooth glisten of the light on the flats, the blue on the stock and bridge, the deep sound of the strings, the super smooth slides I do now, the perfect tight-leaning tensions, it's all perfect. And the body is SO comfortable! The neck is the perfect length and shape for me, and the pickups are great heights to anchor my thumb on. I love this bass.

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  • submitted15 days ago

    asked byJames

    fromundisclosed

    what scale is this?

    what scale is this?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This is a 34" scale.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byWuddai

    fromFairland OK

    Does it require a battery?

    Does it require a battery?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byrj

    fromundisclosed

    Does this bass come with a case?

    Does this bass come with a case?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It does not.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byKris

    fromConcord, CA

    What comes with the Bass? Strings, strap or cable?

    What comes with the Bass? Strings, strap or cable?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This will not come with any accessories. Strings will be on the bass when it arrives

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byCgarlie

    fromDothan, AL

    I will need an amp for this for at home. Small with decent sound. Don't just sell me an amp but something less expensive that I can hear.

    I will need an amp for this for at home. Small with decent sound. Don't just sell me an amp but something less expensive that I can hear.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    My recommendation would be the Fender Rumble series. Super lightweight. It's solid state so it won't end up being as much price wise, and they are loud enough you can be heard.