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Ibanez SR Gio bass delivers fast neck playability, lightweight comfort, and powerful Dynamix H pickups with Phat II EQ, offering affordable performance with rich, punchy tone.
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If you crave the earth-shaking rumble of a five-string without the back-breaking weight of a traditional bass, the Ibanez GSR205 is your sonic sledgehammer. Patterned after the legendary SR line, this instrument delivers a fresh approach to the low end. It offers a massive, heavy tone housed in a surprisingly lightweight frame, making those marathon gigs feel like a breeze. You get all the pedigree of Ibanez craftsmanship in an accessible package that plays effortlessly from the first fret to the last.


A bass needs to look as good as it sounds, and the GSR205 steps onto the stage dressed to impress. Built to hold its own against premium-priced competitors, this instrument boasts a sleek aesthetic that commands attention. The combination of carefully selected woods results in a rich, resonant foundation that vibrates right against your chest.
Ibanez is famous for crafting necks that practically play themselves, and the GSR205 proudly carries that torch. Widely recognized as the industry standard for playability, the neck profile is fast, thin, and noticeably easier to navigate than the chunky baseball-bat necks of the past. Your hands will fly across the fretboard with minimal effort.




A great-playing bass is nothing without the electronics to back it up. The GSR205 packs a serious punch in the engine room, pushing out a commanding, articulate sound that easily cuts through a dense mix. From warm, thumping reggae lines to aggressive, biting metal riffs, these electronics give you the horsepower to conquer any genre.
The Ibanez GSR205 ranks as one of the most-played 5-string basses of all time for a simple reason: it delivers unrelenting performance on a budget. It captures the soul of the premium SR series while offering a rugged, road-ready reliability that working musicians demand. It’s a bass that encourages you to dig in deeper, play a little harder, and completely own the low end of the mix.


It features a standard 34-inch scale length. This provides optimal string tension and a familiar, comfortable feel for keeping that low B string tight and punchy.
The PHAT-II EQ is an active bass boost control. Turning this knob adds a significant amount of low-end power to your signal, giving your tone a massive, thick sound that is perfect for heavier music styles.
Yes. Because it features the active PHAT-II EQ circuit, the bass requires a standard 9-volt battery to operate the electronics.
The fingerboard is crafted from Jatoba, a dense, durable wood that produces a rich mid-range and a crisp high end, offering a feel very similar to traditional rosewood.
You’ll need to use strings specifically designed for a 5-string bass (typically featuring a low B string). The Ibanez B15 bridge accommodates most standard long-scale 5-string sets perfectly.
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