Ibanez GSR185JB Jewel Blue Gio

An SR "GIO": The Accessible Ibanez Spirit

For several decades, the SR series has been a benchmark for bassists seeking a modern approach: a smooth neck, refined ergonomics, and effective electronics. The GSR185 fits within the GIO philosophy: offering an affordable bass that retains the Ibanez DNA, with serious manufacturing standards and a typical "SR" playing feel from the very first notes.

For Whom and Which Styles?

Thanks to its 5th string and simple electronics (2 volumes, 1 tone), the GSR185 is perfectly suited for beginner to intermediate bassists who want to explore the low end without complications. It feels at home in rock, metal, pop, funk, or gospel, and provides an excellent foundation for working on left/right hand precision with a fast neck and finely adjustable action.

The Sound

The okoumé body delivers a clear and even response, with a readable attack and a good balance between lows and mids, ideal for a versatile bass. The maple neck enhances definition and "snap" in the attack, while the purpleheart fingerboard adds firmness and precise articulation grain. On the electronics side, the two Dynamix H pickups (humbuckers) provide a solid low register and a comfortable output level, perfect for holding down the bottom end in a band. The 2 volume controls allow quick blending of each pickup, and the tone control rounds off the high end to shift from a punchy sound to a warmer tone.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

This bass comes with original string gauges of .045/.065/.080/.100/.125, so you can stick with a 5-string bass string set in 45-125 gauge to maintain similar feel and tension balance as the factory setup.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Body	Okoume
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	5	Color	White
Fingerboard	Purple heart	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Body material	okoumé	Bridge	B15
Finish	glossy polyester	String spacing	16.5 mm
Neck type	GSR5	Nut	plastic
Construction	bolt-on	Tuners	Ibanez tuners
Material	maple	Hardware color	chrome
Nut thickness	21 mm	Active or passive	passive
Thickness at 12th fret	22 mm	Neck pickup	Dynamix H
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Bridge pickup	Dynamix H
Nut width	1.77" / 45 mm	Controls	2 volumes, 1 tone
Width at end of fingerboard	67 mm	Number of strings	5
Number of frets	22	String gauges	.045 / .065 / .080 / .100 / .125
Radius	12" / 305 mm	Tuning	1G, 2D, 3A, 4E, 5B
Fret type	medium	Other included accessories	Allen wrench
Inlays	white dots