Ibanez GSR200B-WK Weathered Black Gio
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An Ibanez Bass Designed to Enter the Soundgear Universe
The GSR200B embodies the Ibanez Soundgear spirit: an accessible bass, lightweight and easy to handle, focused on efficiency. It incorporates proven brand choices (thin neck, simple and direct electronics, PJ configuration) with a real plus for this range: the Phat II EQ, ideal for quickly achieving a more present low end without complicating the settings.
Who It's For and Suitable Styles
This bass is primarily aimed at beginners and intermediate players who want a versatile 4-string to work on technique (fingerstyle, pick, slap) and cover multiple styles: rock, pop, funk, reggae, metal, and contemporary music. With its two volume controls (one per pickup) and tone control, it's easy to learn how to shape a sound and find your place in a mix.
Sound Characteristics
The nyatoh body delivers a warm and balanced tone, with full lows and present mids. The maple neck favors attack and clarity, while the jatoba fingerboard, with its firm feel, highlights rich mids and good definition in the highs. Regarding pickups, the Dynamix P at the neck provides a dense and round sound, and the Dynamix J at the bridge adds grain and precision: together, they cover both "old school" tones and more punchy registers. The Phat II EQ acts as a bass boost to thicken a riff, add depth in fingerstyle, or support a punchy slap.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the most out of the GSR200B, you can choose a 4-string long scale bass string set (34" / 864 mm) in .045/.065/.085/.105 (original gauge). A standard strap and a 6.35 mm instrument jack cable are also essentials for playing through an amp or interface.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Nbr of strings | 4 |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Black |
| Type | 4-string electric bass | Thickness at 12th fret | 0.87" / 22 mm |
| Body | nyatoh | Radius | 12.01" / 305 mm |
| Neck type | GSR4 | Bridge | B10 |
| Neck | maple | String spacing | 0.75" / 19 mm |
| Fingerboard | jatoba | Hardware color | black |
| Inlays | white dots | Neck pickup | Dynamix P (passive) |
| Frets | medium | Bridge pickup | Dynamix J (passive) |
| Scale length | 34" / 864 mm | Equalizer | Phat II EQ |
| Nut width | 1.61" / 41 mm | Controls | 2 volumes, 1 tone, 1 Phat II EQ control |
| Width at 22nd fret | 2.44" / 62 mm | Factory tuning | 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 0.83" / 21 mm | String gauge | .045/.065/.085/.105 |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez GSR200B-WK suitable for starting bass?
This model is suitable for beginners and intermediate players thanks to its slim GSR4 neck. The nut width is 41 mm and the scale length is 34 inches (864 mm). The 4-string setup allows playing with fingers, pick, and slap techniques.
What sound do the P/J pickups on this bass offer?
The passive Dynamix P neck pickup delivers a thick and rounded tone. The passive Dynamix J bridge pickup adds texture and precision, with two independent volume controls to blend each pickup.
What is the function of the Phat II EQ on the GSR200B?
The Phat II EQ control boosts the low frequencies to thicken the bass register. It can add more depth to fingerstyle playing or support a slap attack.
What strings should be chosen for this Ibanez bass?
The factory tuning is standard E-A-D-G, with gauge .045/.065/.085/.105. Four-string long scale bass strings for 34 inches (864 mm) scale length are appropriate.
What accessories are needed to play this bass?
With a standard strap and a 6.35 mm instrument cable, the instrument can be used with an amplifier or an audio interface.
