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Ibanez GSR200 Electric Bass

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
I didnt get anything extra, but i dont want anything extra.

Quality:
It seems like it will last longer than my last one, ive had my old one for a few years and finally decided to step up. It seems perfect for any use and is made perfectly.

Value:
It is too good to be true that it is $200, but it is and the world is lucky.

Desirability:
I chose the red and it is a sexy beast. It was a tough decision for me between the black and the red. Im glad i went with the red. I showed it to some people and they were amazed at how hot it is.

Sound:
I just got mine today, and the sound is amazing. My only problem is the rattle on the e-string, but it isnt too bad.

Ease of Use:
I have been playing non-stop for the past few hours and im already used to it. I love how i can adjust the tone, i couldnt on my old one.

Support:
i havent, but i bet they would be great

Overall:
I expect to have this one for a while, i wont need another one for a long time. And when the time comes for a new one i will probably get another ibanez bass. I love it. This isnt a beginner bass, though the price might sound like it is. It is a great bass.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
If you just buy the bass, you don't get any extra, but if you buy it in the package deal you get an amp, cable, tuner, etc. Also, it comes with a "Boom Knob," or a bass boost.

Quality:
As far as I know, this bass is high quality. But hey, it's an Ibanez. It'll take more than dropping it to break it.

Value:
I would recommend this to any beginning bassist. It's a great bass at a great price.

Desirability:
This bass is REALLY great looking. I played the red one. It looks absolutely amazing, and I'm sure it would turn some heads. Great for bassists who like attention. Can't miss it in a band. And believe me, they look ten times better in person than they do in the photo.

Sound:
This bass sounds great. Would sound good in jazz, rock, basically anything.

Ease of Use:
Super easy to use. Just tune it up, and play with or without an amp. Either way sounds great.

Support:
I haven't dealt with them, but I'll give them a 10 anyway.

Overall:
I would expect this bass to last a long time. Absolutely long enough to learn to play before you want some crazy amazing 3000 dollar bass.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
when i got my bass the bass knob was off and i had to go get it fixed. but other then that i love that you can control the bass, treble, mid, and volume right on the guitar. although it is kinda a hassle to have to change the batteries to get the pick ups you want.

Quality:
as i said before the bass knob was kinda bad because it was off of the nut. but i went and got that fixed. i own a black one and it is a sexy beast. the finish on the guitar is excellent. the design is sleek and smooth. truly one of the best basses out there

Value:
this bass is one of the best in its price range. perfect bass couldn't have asked for anything better

Desirability:
this bass is one of the best designs and sexiest i've had. the smoothness of the finish and the back of the neck makes it easy to hold and to go up and down when you need to go fast.

Sound:
the e string on the first fret seems a little close. so when you strum it it makes a metal on metal noise. other then that the sound is really good. weather you want a nice clean tone, or a punchy metal sound. this bass has it all.

Ease of Use:
this bass is one of the best i've played on. being able to get the sound you want is super easy. most of the time when i'm playing i usually use the knobs on the bass to change the sound. the only kinda bad thing is that it would be better if it had a little bigger range for bass, treble, and mid.

Support:
i haven't had to call them yet. but i'm sure if i did they would be great help.

Overall:
i'm probably not going to buy another bass. this one has it all. "sex appeal", great sound, easy to use. if mine broke i'd probably go and buy another one.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
solid knobs, solid recessed cable jack.

Quality:
Please don't let this price or the word "beginner's" bass fool you. You are getting a quality instrument here from Ibanez. I am so amazed, and I think i'd prefer it over a big heavy overpriced fender any day.

Value:
$200 for a great sounding, fully adjustable, easy bass guitar...ready to be mastered by anyone.

Sound:
Notice the 4 knobs on this bass. You can go from a deep smooth full sound, to a punchy gain ALL with just the knobs on your guitar. I've been told by my band leader this sounds better than $2,000 basses

Ease of Use:
This bass is very lightweight and about the size of your average guitar. I transitioned from guitar, and had to learn bass in a week for a show. It worked, this bass just allows you to play. The string action is FULLY adjustable to what you want or the weather conditions, and the neck is solid and smooth.

Overall:
I have played 10 shows already with this bass. I have lended it to other bassists for shows. They love it, and I love it. If you polish this thing, it will look like an $800 Schecter or something. I'm a musician, buy this bass if you're smart and don't want the other companies pulling a grand out of you for no reason. I see no reason to move away from Ibanez bass.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Feature:
You get the bass, and... the bass, not much more to it, a couple of knobs, other than that it's very basic.. but good

Quality:
Made excellently for the price, Ibanez does a good job for the product prices they put out there

Value:
I would have to say if you want a new bass for your first bass, and don't have any cash but want the hardware... buy this thing

Desirability:
Very Sexy

Sound:
Solid Sound for the money

Ease of Use:
Very easy to use... haha its a bass! very low cost and little to be done before your playing, great beginners bass

Support:
No Experience

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
I'm not sure if it mentions this but, it has live/active pickups! Which are great! If you are in a band or play the bass in your school band, (whenever you have to be quiet) turn the volume down on your amp because you have to turn all three of the pickup knobs to have your bass quiet.

Quality:
This bass looks SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO nice in red!!!!!!!!!! If you get a bag or case for it you set for life. If you don't get one (why wouldn't you?) you just need to be careful that you don't hit the bottom of the guitar because the thing you plug the wire into will come loose.

Value:
For $200 this is one of the greatest deals you can find!

Desirability:
This is one of the sexiest basses out there, especially in red!

Sound:
The sound is great, it's crisp and clear with no buzz at all!

Ease of Use:
There neck is is slightly longer then a medium neck, but it's not a problem, I just have short arms.

Support:
I haven't had problems with the bass, but I contacted Ibanez before I bought it. They were a great help, easy to reach and very patient.

Overall:
I plan to play this bass for many years to come, even when I get a new bass.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Quality:
This thing will stand up to anything, stays in tune forever and is extremely durble

Value:
amazing guitar for the price

Sound:
sounds great for the price range

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
I cover this topic going from one end to the other-Headstock to Rear strap button Headstock;Tuners-The head stock comes in black, reguardless of the finsh selected.The truss rod cover slides to the right to allow acess to the truss rod.the tuners for the most part have a fairly smooth action, and do a good job at holding their tune. Neck-the neck features 22 frets, a rosewood fretboard(dark brown),and pearl white dot inlays.The body allows a fair ammount of clearance for acess to frets 17-22.the neck bolts directly onto the body.The back of the neck is a shallow 'C' curve, and easy to get around, with fast easy action Body-The body is two peice agthis, and comes in: black,transparent red (the one i own),blue,and-sigh-white.It has rounded edges ant a well countoured body that is very comfortable to play while sitting. Eletronics-The GSR 200 features a P-pickup and a J-pick up. I like this advantage in the price group and allows me to cover a greater frequency range.The "Knobage" as il like to call it, Includes 4 shiny little knobs 1.)Volume2.)Pickup selector3.)Tone control4.)A bass Boost Knob-no seirously.This bass has Active Eletronics.However I suggest that you replace the strap buttons with Dunlop Straploks to prevent "Mishaps"

Quality:
The bass is built of fairly good qualty componets.Most of the componets fit securly in their housings and the scerws and bolts stay tight.With the excption of the tone knob which came lose within 15 miniutes of playing.This is am easy fix-I bought a new washer an nut at the local hardware store.

Value:
While I have made modificatons to my bass.The Standard Bass is a good value and investment

Desirability:
The body design is fairly standard, nothing speical.However the red finish is quite attractive.It has a modern look and feel to it.

Sound:
I am quite pleased with the sound of this bass, it produces a full warm tone, and does so in a consistent manner .It does a very good job of covering most types of music.I play mostly metal and grunge,and I find that it can produce a pleasing chunky,punchy bass sound.I play with Monster Cables

Ease of Use:
With a little experementation with the "Knobage" You can produce a satisfying range of of sounds, and will cover most types of music well. I play with Peavy and Ampeg amps an they both sound good with both products.It is in all a very comfortable easy to use bass.

Support:
Ibanez backs up all their products w ith a 1 year limited waranty.

Overall:
Im about to invest in another Ibanez product. After owning this bas for 4 years.This Bass lives up to the Ibanez name and standard and is definatly worth the cost.In all the Ibanez GSR 200 is a well balanced, good qualty begining bass and will provide many years of enjoyable use.Durring prolonded use I have made adaptations and modifications to suit my needs. However with the standard features this bass holds it its own in its price range and is a solid well balanced bass.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Sound:
best value for price. I have $2500.00 bass and I enjoy jamming and kicking around with this one. I can get it to sound very much like both my Fender basses. Neck is very thin but fast.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
I BOUGHT MY BASS ALONE WIT NO FEATURES BUT I HAVE HEARD GREAT THINGS ABOUT IT FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD IT.

Quality:
IT HAS A GREAT DURABLE FRETBOARD

Value:
IT WAS TOTALLY WORTH DA $$

Desirability:
IT HAS THE SLEAK AND SEXIE LOOK TO THE RED.

Sound:
THE SOUND IS INCREDIBLE. IT GIVES THE AMP. A TRIP TO HEAVEN.

Ease of Use:
THE TUNERS ARE EASY AND MAKE IT VERY SIMPLE TO TUNE UR BASS OR CHANGE THE STRINGS

Support:
I HAVE HAD IT FOR A MONTH BUT FROM WAT IVE SEEN I LOVE IT.

Overall:
dIS IZ MY 1ST BASS BUT I HAV PLAYED OTHERS BT NONE OF THEM PLAYED QUITE LIKE DIS ONE.I HIGHLY RECCOMEND IT.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10

Feature:
Bring Your Own Cord

Quality:
Definitely one of the best I've ever seen.

Desirability:
Well, of course, being really into bass and being able to play this guitar a lot, I would love to have it, but to just anybody, it looks pretty normal. Still, this is the bass that Poseidon plays.

Sound:
Sounds great, and has a very flexible range. You can go from metal to blues, all in perfect control.

Ease of Use:
Like I said, this is great to play for a large range of sounds. It gives the musician complete control over the sound.

Support:
I don't own it. I don't know.

Overall:
It's great.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Baaaaaaad cord, buy 1 separately

Quality:
I only bought it from a different pla