Ibanez GSR205B-WNF Walnut Flat Gio
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Essential Information About the Ibanez GSR205B Bass
Essential Information About the Ibanez GSR205B Bass
- Versatile 5-string with a long scale length of 34" / 864 mm, ideal for reaching deep lows while maintaining good definition.
- Active Phat II EQ: bass frequency boost for a thicker and punchier sound.
- Two passive Dynamix H pickups (neck and bridge): comfortable output level and solid lows, with good noise control.
- Playing comfort: GSR5 maple neck, jatoba fingerboard, and adjustable bridge for easy action and intonation adjustments.
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An Accessible 5-String in the Ibanez GSR Spirit
The GSR205B is part of the Ibanez bass lineup designed to offer maximum efficiency on a controlled budget: simple ergonomics, quick playability, and electronics focused on "big sound." This bass targets the essentials, featuring a 5-string setup and Phat II bass boost to meet modern rehearsal and stage needs.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
This bass is especially suited for beginners who want to start directly on a 5-string, as well as intermediate players seeking a reliable instrument for drop tunings, punchy lines, and current arrangements. It fits very well in rock, metal, pop, funk, and gospel genres, whenever a deeper low end (B string) foundation is needed.
Sound
The nyatoh body provides a warm and focused response in the low mids, with a rounded attack that highlights fingerstyle lines. The jatoba fingerboard, naturally dense, promotes a rich midrange and clearer highs, useful for maintaining clarity on the low string. The two passive Dynamix H humbuckers deliver a full and balanced tone, while the Phat II EQ allows quick addition of body in the lower spectrum for a wider mix presence.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the most out of the GSR205B, you can opt for a 5-string bass string set long scale 34" / 864 mm (compatible with this scale length) and a classic strap for standing play. When replacing strings, keep the original gauges if you want to maintain the factory-set playing feel.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Body | Nyatoh |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Active |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Color | Brown |
| Fingerboard | Jatoba | Finishing | Matt |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Black |
| Neck type | GSR5 maple | String spacing | 16.5 mm / 0.65" |
| Frets | medium | Hardware color | black |
| Scale length | 34" / 864 mm | Neck pickup | Dynamix H (passive) |
| Nut width | 45 mm / 1.77" | Bridge pickup | Dynamix H (passive) |
| Width at 22nd fret | 67 mm / 2.64" | Equalizer | Phat II EQ |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 21 mm / 0.83" | Controls | 2 volume knobs, 1 tone knob, 1 Phat II adjustment |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 22 mm / 0.87" | Factory tuning | 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E, 5B |
| Radius | 12" / 305 mm | String gauges | .045 / .065 / .080 / .100 / .125 |
| Bridge | B15 | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez GSR205B-WNF suitable for starting on a 5-string bass?
This model combines a 45 mm GSR5 maple neck at the nut with a 34-inch (864 mm) scale length, featuring markers adapted for starting directly on five strings. The 16.5 mm spacing at the B15 bridge provides a compact string layout.
What sound do the Dynamix H pickups and Phat II EQ provide?
The two passive Dynamix H humbuckers deliver a full and balanced tone. The Phat II EQ setting adds bass to reinforce the foundation of the lines. Controls include two volumes, one tone, and this bass adjustment.
What is the low B string gauge on this bass?
The original tuning is B-E-A-D-G, with a .125 gauge B string and gauges of .045 / .065 / .080 / .100 / .125.
Which replacement strings are recommended for the GSR205B?
It is possible to use a set of steel strings for a 5-string long scale bass, suitable for the 34-inch (864 mm) scale length. Keeping the original gauges, from .045 to .125, preserves the factory-intended feel.
What materials and finish are used for the GSR205B-WNF?
The body is made of nyatoh and the fingerboard is jatoba. The Walnut Flat finish is matte, in a brown shade, with black hardware.
