Ibanez GSRM25 GiO Mikro Electric Bass, 5-String

Built with smaller players in mind, this five-string bass from Ibanez has a compact design, a jatoba fretboard, and two STD jazz pickups.

Ibanez GSR Mikro basses offer anyone who needs a compact axe or the comfort of a smaller neck (especially young rockers) a real alternative to smaller scale basses. Mikros have the same warranty, high quality, and careful set-up as Ibanez's full-size SR and GSR models.

Features:

- Black finish
- 1pc Maple 28.6" scale GSRM5 neck
- Poplar body
- Medium frets
- Jatoba fretboard
- White dot inlay
- B15 bridge
- STD J5 neck pu
- STD J5 bridge pu
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- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Type: 28.6" scale GSRM5
- Body: Poplar body
- Frets: Medium frets
- Fingerboard: Jatoba
- Inlay: White dot inlay
- Bridge: B15 bridge
- Neck Pickup: STD J5
- Bridge Pickup: STD J5
- Hardware Color: Chrome
- Finishes: BK
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Black
Shipping Weight: 9.25 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 42 x 18 x 4 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): GSRM25BK

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-669-8262
Web: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/support/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. (3 ratings)
Submitted August 22, 2015 by Gio S in Los Angeles, CA

"An amazing Value and Player"

Overall: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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I have a miKro 4-string that is amazing, and when I saw the 5-er I had to have one. I was not disappointed. The build quality is excellent. the Pearl White metallic paint is perfect. The fret ends were as good as any, and the hardware is better than expected, especially the bridge, But the sound! WOW! This little monster has a full sound with a great, tight, growly B string - one of the best I have experienced. I was totally surprised. When you combine this with the always great Ibanez neck, you have a great player. So easy to play, especially as I am older. When I get used to the 5-string spacing and extra string, I will have no problem gigging with this bass. It is solid as a rock - I will not have any confidence issues. Cons - I would like the neck to be finished rather than satin, and I hope I can find a hard case for it, but I think it will fit a guitar case. Thank you, Ibanez for a super value - I don't know how you do this.

Sound
The sound is rich and full with great bottom end - actually better than my high-end Ibanez 5-string. I wonder what adding a pre-amp would do to this? There is plenty of room in the compartment.

Features
I would have preferred that it had a split P-type neck pickup like the 4-string, but I found it sounds nearly identical to the miKro 4, and no hum pickup.

Ease of Use
There is a great variety of sounds available from the 2 pickups and tone control. It is read more not a bright, clangy sound, but very rich and full-bodied. A total surprise from a short-scale bass.

Quality
Superbly made. I would not have any doubts about the reliability of the product. I opened the control compartment that is not only shielded, but has all the wires neatly bundled with a tie-wrap. I tweaked the setup for super-low action with no fret buzz.

Value
This is a super value - I can't understand how they can sell it at the going price.

Manufacturer Support
Nothing yet.

The Wow Factor
This little monster is going to turn a lot of heads when I take it out for gigs. They will not believe the sound.

Musical Background:
40 year Semi-Pro Player

Musical Style:
Classic Rock, Blues, Light Jazz
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