Ibanez GSR205 5 String Electric Bass Guitar Charcoal Brown
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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.
Killer Looks, Thrilling Tone
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.
Poplar Body: This lightweight wood provides a beautifully balanced tone, ensuring your shoulders stay relaxed while you lay down the groove.
Walnut Flat Finish: Offering a sophisticated, natural luster well beyond its class, this finish turns heads and resists the smudges of aggressive playing.
Jatoba Fingerboard: Accented with crisp, medium-size white dot inlays, this fingerboard feels fantastic under the fingers and adds a snappy articulation to your notes.
Fast, Furious, and Fretting
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.
GSR5 Maple Neck: Carved for comfort and speed, this sleek maple neck lets you transition from deep grooves to complex fills without breaking a sweat.
Accessible 5-String Spacing: Transitioning to a five-string has never been smoother, with string spacing designed to feel natural and intuitive for any player.
Ibanez B15 Bridge: This rock-solid piece of hardware anchors your strings securely, providing massive sustain and unwavering tuning stability night after night.
Powering the Low End
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.
Ibanez DXH-5 Pickups: Designed for incredible clarity and fullness, these pickups capture the deepest lows and the punchiest mids with zero mud.
PHAT-II EQ: Engage this active bass boost to instantly widen your tonal range, injecting massive low-end power right when the song demands it.
Versatile Controls: Dial in your exact sound on the fly with independent volume controls for each pickup and a master tone knob for fine-tuning your high frequencies.
A True Workhorse Bass
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ibanez GSR205
What is the scale length of the Ibanez GSR205?
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.
What does the PHAT-II EQ do?
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.
Does the GSR205 require a battery?
Yes. Because it features the active PHAT-II EQ circuit, the bass requires a standard 9-volt battery to operate the electronics.
What kind of wood is the fingerboard made of?
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.
Can I use standard bass strings on the GSR205?
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.
Ibanez GSR205 Features:
Lightweight Poplar body for comfortable playing
Sophisticated Walnut Flat finish
Sleek, fast-playing GSR5 Maple neck
Smooth Jatoba fingerboard with medium white dot inlays
Dual Ibanez DXH-5 pickups for clear, full tone
PHAT-II EQ active bass boost for wide tonal variation
Rock-solid Ibanez B15 bridge for reliable intonation
Warranty: 1 Year on Electric Guitars & Basses; Limited Lifetime with 1 Year on Electronics & Tuners on Acoustic Guitars; 5 Years (1 Year on Speakers) on Amplifiers; 5 Years on Pedals
Ibanez GSR205 5 String Electric Bass Guitar Specifications
Item #:
IBA GSR205 CNB
Manufacturer Part Number:
GSR205SMCNB
UPC:
887802016411
Product Specifications
Ibanez GSR205 5-String Bass Guitar Specifications
Neck: GSR5 Maple
Body: Poplar
Fingerboard: Jatoba
Inlay: White dot
Frets: Medium
Pickups: DXH-5 neck, DXH-5 bridge
EQ: Phat II EQ
Bridge: B15 bridge
Hardware: Black
Ibanez GSR205 5 String Electric Bass Guitar Specifications
Product Specifications
Ibanez GSR205 5-String Bass Guitar Specifications
Neck: GSR5 Maple
Body: Poplar
Fingerboard: Jatoba
Inlay: White dot
Frets: Medium
Pickups: DXH-5 neck, DXH-5 bridge
EQ: Phat II EQ
Bridge: B15 bridge
Hardware: Black
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Kevin B. 🇺🇸
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Love this bass so much!!!
Love this bass so much!!!
It’s good weight and passive pickups with phat 2 bass boost sounds amazing on this bass I enjoy it so much and can’t wait to gig with it soon!!
Published date
12/05/25
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Harlan A. 🇺🇸
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Good bass for the price
Good bass for the price
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11/14/25
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Tyler 🇺🇸
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Quality , quality sound
The sound these bass guitars produce is incredible. I adore my bass and I have played it like crazy since I got it. The sound is so far and heavy. Such quality. I highly recommend this bass. You will not be disappointed.
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02/24/24
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Jazzman #. 🇺🇸
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A Fantastic Bass
It will be my go to bass for church. A truly versatile, and comfortable instrument to play. It is well worth the money. Ibanez necks are one of the best!!!
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11/29/23
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Jeff 🇺🇸
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Nice inexpensive 5 string
I got this bass specifically to tune it to EADGC. I put the top 5 strings of a six string set and it worked out just as I hoped.
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