Ibanez GSR180-BS Brown Sunburst Gio
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Essential Information About the Ibanez GSR180 Bass
Essential Information About the Ibanez GSR180 Bass
- Versatile 4-string format with a long 34" / 864 mm scale length, perfect for working on groove and holding the mix.
- Two passive Dynamix J pickups (neck + bridge) to switch from a round sound to a more biting attack.
- Purpleheart fingerboard: warm look and precise response, ideal for articulated playing.
- B10 bridge: fully adjustable intonation and stable tuning, convenient for steady progress.
Manufacturer Information
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Ibanez Gio GSR: The Ibanez Spirit in an Accessible Version
The GSR180 is part of the Ibanez Gio series, designed to offer immediate playability and features inspired by higher-end models. It emphasizes comfort, simple controls, and effective electronics to provide a reliable bass for learning, rehearsing, and playing in a band.
For Which Bassists and Styles
This electric bass is primarily aimed at beginners and intermediate players who want an instrument that is easy to set up and understand. The two J-style pickups cover pop, rock, funk, and variety genres very well: by adjusting the balance between the neck and bridge pickups, you can quickly tailor the tone to the song. The controls are intuitive: tone, bridge pickup volume, neck pickup volume.
Sound
The combination of a korina body and two passive Dynamix J pickups provides a balanced sonic foundation, with present lows and clear mids to stand out well in a mix. The neck pickup adds roundness and density, while the bridge pickup adds definition and a snappier attack, useful for pick playing or funk lines. The purpleheart fingerboard contributes to a crisp response, and the B10 bridge helps maintain good intonation across the neck.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
For transport, Ibanez recommends the following suitable solutions: MB300C case and IBB540-BK gig bag. To stay true to the factory setup, a 4-string long scale 34" / 864 mm bass string set with gauges .045/.065/.085/.105 will be perfect.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | J | Body | Okoume |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Color | Gradient |
| Fingerboard | Purple heart | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | 4-string electric bass | Bridge | B10 |
| Neck type | GSR4 | String spacing | 19 mm / 0.75" |
| Neck | maple | Hardware color | chrome |
| Inlays | white dots | Tuners | Gotoh |
| Frets | medium | Neck pickup | Dynamix J (passive) |
| Number of frets | 22 | Bridge pickup | Dynamix J (passive) |
| Scale length | 34" / 864 mm | Controls (from bridge to neck in playing position) | tone, bridge pickup volume, neck pickup volume |
| Nut width | 41 mm / 1.61" | Factory tuning | 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E |
| Width at 22nd fret | 62 mm / 2.44" | String gauge | .045/.065/.085/.105 |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 21 mm / 0.83" | Recommended case | MB300C |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 22 mm / 0.87" | Recommended gig bag | IBB540-BK |
| Radius | 12" / 305 mm | ||
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Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
This bass guitar receives high praise from customers, particularly beginners. Shoppers said it's "great for starting" with excellent sound quality and beautiful finishes. Customers appreciate its versatility across rock, funk, and slap styles. One potentiometer issue was noted but quickly resolved. Overall "excellent value for price."
Review highlights
- “Pleasant to play in all styles, rock, hard-rock, funk, great for slap. Beautiful finishes.”
- “Very good product, good finish, excellent quality! Great for beginners!”
- “Very good bass for starting.”
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I ordered on December 6, unlucky, the item was out of stock. But with the product exchange, delivery to was pretty quick.
The team is understandable and professional.
The package is very well packaged and the product is what I expected. The instrument makes a good sound, being a beginner, I can't say more but the bass seems to be great to start with. Thanks for acting quickly. I will be recommending soon!! ????????Automatically translated
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I ordered on December 6, unlucky, the item was out of stock. But with the product exchange, delivery to was pretty quick.
The team is understandable and professional.
The package is very well packaged and the product is what I expected. The instrument makes a good sound, being a beginner, I can't say more but the bass seems to be great to start with. Thanks for acting quickly. I will be recommending soon!! ????????Automatically translated
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First of all thanks to the Woodbrass customer service. Microphone bridge potentiometer volume problem that did not work. A standard exchange in less than 3 days.
That said, bass is fun to play in all styles, rock, hard-rock, funk, great for slap. Very nice bass with beautiful finishes. To be advisedAutomatically translated
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Very good advice from the sellers, professionalism, friendly welcome, perfect delivery, excellent quality/price ratio. I would highly recommend this store.
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez GSR180-BS suitable for beginner bass players?
This model is suitable for beginner and intermediate bassists thanks to its GSR4 maple neck and simple passive controls. The 41 mm nut width and 34 inches / 864 mm scale length correspond to the standard format of a 4-string bass.
What tones do the pickups of this Ibanez bass produce?
The two passive Dynamix J pickups allow independent blending of the neck and bridge pickups. The neck pickup provides a warmer sound, while the bridge pickup offers a defined attack suitable for funk lines or pick playing. A tone control complements the two volume controls.
What is the string spacing on the GSR180-BS?
The string spacing at the B10 bridge is 19 mm / 0.75 inch, with 22 medium frets on a purpleheart fingerboard.
Which strings should be chosen to replace the original ones?
A 4-string long scale set of 34 inches / 864 mm in .045/.065/.085/.105 gauge matches the factory setup. The intended tuning is E-A-D-G, indicated as 4E, 3A, 2D, 1G.
Which gig bag or case is compatible with this bass?
The IBB540-BK gig bag is recommended for transport. The MB300C case is the indicated reference for hard protection.
