Four-string Soundgear bass with Dynamix J pickups and passive electrics
4-String Bass from the Ibanez Gio Series
Copper high gloss finish, neck with satin finish
Bolt-on construction with 34" long scale length (864 mm)
Okoume body
Bolted maple neck
22-fret Purpleheart fingerboard (Amaranth) with Dot inlays
GSR4 neck profile
One passive Ibanez Dynamix J single coil pickup in centre position
One passive Ibanez Dynamix J single coil pickup in bridge position
Passive electrics with dedicated volume knobs for each pickup and treble trim
Ibanez B10 bass bridge
Ibanez Die-Cast bass machine heads
High-quality entry-level Bass with first-class handling and versatile sound
With the Ibanez Gio GSR180-CM Copper Metallic, the traditional Japanese company once again proves that they are ahead of the game in the entry-level segment with high-quality crafted and comfortably playable electric basses. In addition to the lightweight Okoumé body in ergonomic Soundgear design, the 4-string E-Bass offers a snappy playable GSR4 maple neck. Two Ibanez Dynamix J single coils with traditional passive electrics also stand for a versatile sound spectrum, while a reliable hardware setup promises long-lasting playing pleasure with the Gio GSR180-CM Copper Metallic electric bass from Ibanez.
The Ibanez Gio GSR180-CM Copper Metallic electric bass offers beginners excellent playing characteristics and diverse sounds at an outstanding price-performance ratio.
The comfortable GSR4 maple neck and the ergonomic okoumé body of the GSR180 Bass are bolted together.
Bolt-on construction and ergonomic playing comfort.
Like all instruments in the Gio series, the Gio GSR180-CM Bass features tried and tested high manufacturing quality, with an ergonomic soundgear design that makes it a joy to play. The snugly designed body made of lightweight okoumé wood takes a balanced playing position both on the bass strap and on the thigh. With its slim GSR4 neck profile, the bolt-on maple neck allows beginners to play fatigue-free Bass, so that first grooves and basslines can be implemented with ease on the 22-fret Purpleheart fingerboard.
Two Ibanez Dynamix J single coils and traditional passive electrics promise diverse bass sounds for almost any genre.
Versatile sound due to Dynamix Single Coils
No matter in which direction the musical journey with the Ibanez GSR180 Bass should go, with its two Ibanez Dynamix J single-coil pickups and the straightforward passive circuit, it always delivers the right bass sound. The signals of both pickups can be mixed with each other via the two volume controls so that a wide range of different timbres is available. From the dry, assertive wire sound of the bridge pickup to the abysmal yet transparent deep bass thrust of the middle pickup, the spectrum of the electric bass guitar ranges, which is given additional variability by the passive treble blend.
Four Ibanez die-cast tuners keep the Gio GSR180 securely in the correct tuning.
Indestructible hardware
Last but not least, the Ibanez Gio GSR180-CM Copper Metallic Bass impresses with its high-quality hardware equipment, whose unlimited functionality guarantees long-lasting playing pleasure. At the bridge, the strings are held by the Ibanez B10 bridge, which guarantees a perfect adjustment of intonation and string action thanks to four adjustable string saddles. From there, the strings run with 34" scale length (864 mm) towards the headstock, where they are held by precise die-cast tuners that keep the tuning long and secure.
This was my very first guitar. I still love it, and I enjoy playing it. The basses neck is very nice and suits my hand perfectly. The only thing I would change on this bass is the plastic knobs. Otherwise, its a beautiful guitar, and it plays well. Excellent for beginners.
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(This review is from the same product in color Brown Sunburst)
Bought this for my 14yr old grand daughter who is learning to play bass. As an ex bassist myself, I found this bass easy to play, nice action and good feel. Clear, crisp sound. Good response with the amp. Very pleased with it.
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(This review is from the same product in color Baltic Blue Metallic)
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