Ibanez GSR205-BK Black Gio
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An Accessible 5-String in the Soundgear Spirit
The GSR205 follows the Ibanez Soundgear lineage, known for its ergonomics and fast playability. It adopts the features that made the series successful (slim neck profile, balance, easy access for modern playing) in a version designed to be direct, efficient, and affordable, without sacrificing the essentials: comfort, versatility, and punch.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
This bass is especially aimed at beginners who want to start with a 5-string without complications, as well as intermediate bassists looking for a reliable instrument for stage, home, or studio use. Its character suits styles where the 5th string is a real asset: modern rock, pop, metal, funk, gospel, reggae, and contemporary music requiring deep and controlled lows.
The Sound
The combination of IBZ DXS-1 (neck) and IBZ DXS-2 (bridge) pickups offers a simple and effective palette: the neck pickup provides a rounder and warmer foundation, while the bridge pickup highlights attack and definition, useful for cutting through a dense mix. The Phat II Bass Boost equalizer allows quick enhancement of the low end to strengthen the groove, thicken fingerstyle tones, or add more impact to pick playing. The Accu-Cast B15 bridge contributes to stable response and good tuning stability, with comfortable string spacing for a 5-string.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | J | Body | Agathis |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Active |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Color | Black |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Neck type | GSR5 | Neck pickup | IBZ DXS-1 |
| Neck | maple | Bridge pickup | IBZ DXS-2 |
| Frets | medium | Equalizer | Phat II Bass Boost |
| Bridge | Accu-Cast B15 / B15 | Gig bag | included |
| String spacing at bridge | 16.5 mm / 0.65" | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez GSR205-BK Black Gio suitable for starting on a 5-string bass?
This model is designed for beginners looking to access a 5-string bass, featuring a GSR5 maple neck with a slim profile. The 16.5 mm string spacing at the Accu-Cast B15 bridge promotes comfortable playability across all five strings.
What sound do the IBZ DXS-1 and DXS-2 pickups deliver?
The IBZ DXS-1 neck pickup provides a warm, rounded foundation, while the IBZ DXS-2 bridge pickup emphasizes attack and clarity. Their combination meets the needs of styles such as modern rock, funk, or metal.
Does the GSR205 have active electronics?
The active electronics include the Phat II Bass Boost equalizer, designed to enhance the low end and thicken the tone.
What is the finish and what materials make up this bass?
The body is made of agathis, the neck is maple, and the fingerboard is rosewood. The glossy black finish is complemented by chrome hardware and 22 medium frets.
Is a gig bag included with this 5-string bass?
A gig bag is included. The fixed Accu-Cast B15 bridge contributes to tuning stability.
