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IBANEZ Gio GSR280QA-TKS Transparent Black Sunburst
4-string bass with
Soundgear Bass from the Ibanez Gio Series
Transparent black high gloss finish
Bolt-On construction with 34" long scale length (864 mm)
Okoume body
Artificial "Art Grain" top with cloud maple look
Bolted maple neck
22-fret Purpleheart fretboard (Amaranth) with Dot inlays
GSR4 neck profile
One passive Ibanez Dynamix J pickup in center position
One passive Ibanez Dynamix J pickup in bridge position
Active Ibanez Phat II EQ for adjusting the sound
Separate volume controls for each pickup and passive treble trim
Ibanez B10 bass bridge
Ibanez Die-Cast bass machine heads
Entry-level bass with first-class playing and sound characteristics
With the Ibanez Gio GSR280QA-TKS Transparent Black Sunburst Ibanez delivers a highly convincing entry-level bass that combines sleek aesthetics with outstanding playability. Built on the ergonomic Soundgear body shape, this 4-string features a lightweight okoume body and a fast, comfortable GSR4 maple neck—perfect for beginners and advancing players alike. A pair of Ibanez Dynamix J pickups, paired with an active Phat-II EQ, provide a surprisingly versatile tonal range that suits virtually any musical genre. Rugged hardware, including a stable B10 bridge and reliable die-cast tuners, ensures long-lasting tuning stability and dependable performance—whether in the practice room, on stage, or in the studio.
The Ibanez Gio GSR280QA-TKS Transparent Black Sunburst Bass convinces with ergonomic playing characteristics and a rich sound palette.
The four-bolt GSR4 maple neck offers comfortable playing characteristics in all positions thanks to its flat design.
Ergonomic Bass with "Art Grain Top"
A proud member of the renowned Soundgear family, the Gio GSR280QA-TKS Bass offers the perfect blend of ergonomic comfort and eye-catching style. Its sleek, lightweight okoume body fits naturally against the player and maintains a well-balanced feel whether seated or standing. The bolt-on maple neck features a flat GSR4 profile, providing smooth, beginner-friendly playability across all 22 frets of the Purpleheart fretboard. Topping it all off is an elegant "Art Grain Top" with a striking cloud maple finish—delivering a premium look at an accessible price point.
Passive Ibanez Dynamix single coils and flexible electrics with passive treble cutoff and active Phat II EQ elicit a wide range of tonal colors from the amp.
Dynamix J Pickups and Phat II EQ
For the Gio GSR280QA Bass, Ibanez equips the instrument with a pair of Dynamix J single-coil pickups, each featuring double pole-pieces per string for enhanced clarity and punch. Independent volume controls let you seamlessly blend the two pickups—ranging from the tight, cutting tone of the bridge pickup to the warm, full-bodied depth of the neck pickup. Alongside a classic passive tone control, the GSR280QA also features Ibanez’s active Phat II EQ, which adds extra power by boosting both low and high frequencies—delivering a bold, rounded sound perfect for modern bass tones.
Encapsulated Ibanez die-cast tuners keep the Gio GSR280QA securely in the correct tuning.
Indestructible hardware equipment
To ensure lasting playing comfort and performance, the Gio GSR280QA-TKS Transparent Black Sunburst comes equipped with reliable, road-ready hardware. The solidly built Ibanez B10 bridge features fourindividually adjustable saddles, allowing precise intonation and easy string height adjustments for a custom setup. Meanwhile, the compact Soundgear headstock is fitted with Ibanez die-cast tuners that deliver stable, accurate tuning—whether you’re practicing at home or performing on stage.
Manufactured by:
Roland Meinl Musikinstrumente GmbH&Co.KG
Ibanez
Musik-Meinl-Str. 1, 91468 Gutenstetten
Germany
compliance@meinl.de
Features:
Manufacturer:
Ibanez
Series:
Gio
Design:
Soundgear
Body:
Okoumé
Top:
Quilted Maple Art Grain Top
Binding:
No
Neck:
Maple
Neck Profile:
GSR4
Thickness at 1st Fret:
21
Thickness at 12th Fret:
22
Neck Lacquer:
Satin
Neck Construction:
Bolt-on
Fretboard:
Purpleheart
Fretboard Radius in Inches:
12
Fretboard Type:
Fretted
Number of Frets:
22
Fret Format:
Medium
Inlays:
Dot
Nut type:
Plastic
Nut width in mm:
41
Width at Last Fret:
62
Scale:
Longscale
Scale (inch):
34
Manufacturer pickups:
Ibanez
Pickup neck:
No
Pickup middle:
Dynamix J
Pickup bridge:
Dynamix J
Active pickups:
No
Piezo Pickup:
No
Electronic:
Active, Phat II EQ
Switch:
No
Control:
Vol, Vol, Tone, Phat II EQ
Tuners:
Die-Cast
Bridge:
Ibanez B10
Tailpiece:
No
Number of Strings:
4
String spacing (mm):
19
Strap Button:
Standard
Hardware:
Black
Colour:
Transparent Black Sunburst
Finish:
High-Gloss
String Gauge:
.045 - .105
Factory Tuning:
Standard E
Case included:
No
Gigbag included:
No
Certificate:
No
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