Ibanez - GSR 200

~~MrSigma~~ · 04-24-2005, 08:54 PM

Ibanez - GSR 200

It is an awesome bass for 200$. It comes in black, red, and blue. I have a black one and I love it. It is a great first bass.

Technical Description

Neck Type: Agathis

Body: GSR4

Fret: Medium

Bridge: Standard 4

Neck Pickup: PSNDP

Bridge Pickup: PSNDJ

EQ: Passive

For 200$, I give this bass a 5/5

http://www.fleetsound.com/images/large/ibanez_GSR200.jpg

http://www.musik-schmidt.de/osc-schmidt/catalog/images/IBANEZ_GSR-200BK_3.jpg

http://www.abcmusic.co.yu/sadrzaj/guitar/bass%20guitar/images/Bass/Ibanez/gsr200.jpg

I guess they have some out now with 4 knobs. I have one with 3 knobs.

Dunst0 · 05-02-2005, 12:11 PM

That's the bass I have. It is a great first bass, 'cause it's good quality but cheap

WaRwicK n SWR · 05-02-2005, 10:09 PM

i started off with the classic p bass...but played my friends gsr a lot and it felt great...definitely can't go wrong with it

Braccine corte · 05-03-2005, 01:28 AM

I've bought my first bass yesterday, the gsr 180 for 149€ , and it should be delivered today. It should be similar ... or not ?

sixxbassist90 · 05-05-2005, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Braccine corte

I've bought my first bass yesterday, the gsr 180 for 149€ , and it should be delivered today. It should be similar ... or not ?

gsr 180? if it is a gsr, it should be similar
i havent heard of that

i didnt find it here
http://ibanez.com/guitars/series.asp?s=gsr&l=b

Braccine corte · 05-06-2005, 08:59 AM

Here you are http://www.ibanez.co.jp/world/products/eb/page/GSR180-27_BS_e.html

Anyway it sounds nice

morpcat · 05-08-2005, 07:01 AM

I have a black GSR200, that I got as my first bass. Very solid, quite versatile for the amount you pay. Definitely good value for money. My only gripe is that the passive tone control has a terrible sound.

I still have mine, but I defretted it.

mikethecoug · 05-08-2005, 10:17 AM

ibanez rawks - i have the gsr 190 tho

DashRantic · 05-08-2005, 10:37 AM

I have the GSR 190, and I'm having a lot of problems with the first fret--it's coming off or something. Ugh.

Other then that, it's been a good bass.

(The GSR 190 comes with the Ibanez JumpStart Bass package, I don't think you can just buy it straight. Maybe that's what Corte is getting off of e-bay or something?)

-Dash

mikethecoug · 05-08-2005, 10:38 AM

the 190 is jumpstart yeah i got it from nevada music on ebay, brand new though.

Chaos · 05-08-2005, 11:39 AM

I defretted mine too, but I think I want to buy a new one.

:O

It's a nice bass it feels good to play.

Braccine corte · 05-08-2005, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DashRantic

I have the GSR 190, and I'm having a lot of problems with the first fret--it's coming off or something. Ugh.

Other then that, it's been a good bass.

(The GSR 190 comes with the Ibanez JumpStart Bass package, I don't think you can just buy it straight. Maybe that's what Corte is getting off of e-bay or something?)

-Dash

Look, I've bought the 180 that has a different neck pickup. I bought it there http://www.strumentimusicali.net/product_info.php/cPath/21_26/products_id/1781/bassi-elettrici/ibanez-gsr180.html

Pluperfect_Arson · 05-09-2005, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morpcat

I have a black GSR200, that I got as my first bass. Very solid, quite versatile for the amount you pay. Definitely good value for money. My only gripe is that the passive tone control has a terrible sound.

I still have mine, but I defretted it.

I agree all the way.

And I still have mine, too. I just haven't defretted it.

PaulSimonon · 05-09-2005, 10:39 PM

My first bass was a GSR, old-school style with the passive electronics. It works fine, and is an excellent bass to start out on, but I would move on to a higher quality bass as soon as you know that you're sticking with it and get enough money. The tone is thin compared to the rest of my basses, and I had to shim the pickups to get enough output, but other than that it's been flawless. I think I may have had to resolder the input jack once, but I'm not sure. The finish accumulates scratches easily, but it protects the wood very well. A good value, and excellent beginner axe.

BassISaWEAPON · 05-14-2005, 01:33 AM

I love the gsr200. It feels good to play and one of the best beginner basses around. The only problem is is that the action on the G string is very high, and iv'e noticed this on other gsr200's as well.

quadkid · 05-18-2005, 04:16 PM

I love my GSR200. I just started learning bass the end of my senior year of highschool and i wanted to pick something cheap up and i settled on this one. I also have 2 friends using a GSR, one has the same one as mine and another i met in engineering class that has a GSR205 i believe, and they both love theirs. Pretty well made and sounds great for 200 bucks.

subwaytovenus · 06-15-2005, 11:36 PM

would the GSR200 be better or a yamaha rbx170?

~~man_with_bass~~ · 06-16-2005, 07:02 AM

i would like to know that too.Why is it when anyone mentions the GSR200,someone brings up the Yamaha RBX170?

Purple Alien · 06-16-2005, 08:53 AM

The RBX 170 was my first bass...what a coincidence...but to me any Ibanez is better than a yamaha...but we aint here about yamaha are we?

jonnyb27 · 06-21-2005, 06:11 PM

i have the gsr200fm its slightly more expensive like 50 bucks more but i think its bassicly the same quality. Its a great bass very good quality for the price great starter

04-24-2005, 08:54 PM	#1
~~MrSigma~~ Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 788	Ibanez - GSR 200 Ibanez - GSR 200 It is an awesome bass for 200$. It comes in black, red, and blue. I have a black one and I love it. It is a great first bass. Technical Description Neck Type: Agathis Body: GSR4 Fret: Medium Bridge: Standard 4 Neck Pickup: PSNDP Bridge Pickup: PSNDJ EQ: Passive For 200$, I give this bass a 5/5 http://www.fleetsound.com/images/large/ibanez_GSR200.jpg http://www.musik-schmidt.de/osc-schmidt/catalog/images/IBANEZ_GSR-200BK_3.jpg http://www.abcmusic.co.yu/sadrzaj/guitar/bass%20guitar/images/Bass/Ibanez/gsr200.jpg I guess they have some out now with 4 knobs. I have one with 3 knobs.

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05-02-2005, 12:11 PM	#2
Dunst0 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 49	That's the bass I have. It is a great first bass, 'cause it's good quality but cheap

05-02-2005, 10:09 PM	#3
WaRwicK n SWR WaRwicK n SWR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hempstead, NY Posts: 13	i started off with the classic p bass...but played my friends gsr a lot and it felt great...definitely can't go wrong with it

05-03-2005, 01:28 AM	#4
Braccine corte Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Italy Posts: 5	I've bought my first bass yesterday, the gsr 180 for 149€ , and it should be delivered today. It should be similar ... or not ?

05-06-2005, 08:59 AM	#6
Braccine corte Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Italy Posts: 5	Here you are http://www.ibanez.co.jp/world/products/eb/page/GSR180-27_BS_e.html Anyway it sounds nice

05-08-2005, 07:01 AM	#7
morpcat MX Techie - Share & Enjoy Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,872	I have a black GSR200, that I got as my first bass. Very solid, quite versatile for the amount you pay. Definitely good value for money. My only gripe is that the passive tone control has a terrible sound. I still have mine, but I defretted it.

05-08-2005, 10:17 AM	#8
mikethecoug hey there grandma Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,988	ibanez rawks - i have the gsr 190 tho

05-08-2005, 10:37 AM	#9
DashRantic Officially Unofficial Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: USA Posts: 252	I have the GSR 190, and I'm having a lot of problems with the first fret--it's coming off or something. Ugh. Other then that, it's been a good bass. (The GSR 190 comes with the Ibanez JumpStart Bass package, I don't think you can just buy it straight. Maybe that's what Corte is getting off of e-bay or something?) -Dash

05-08-2005, 10:38 AM	#10
mikethecoug hey there grandma Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 1,988	the 190 is jumpstart yeah i got it from nevada music on ebay, brand new though.

05-08-2005, 11:39 AM	#11
Chaos _Final Limit Break_ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: WNY lol Posts: 3,331	I defretted mine too, but I think I want to buy a new one. :O It's a nice bass it feels good to play.

05-09-2005, 10:39 PM	#14
PaulSimonon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA Posts: 17,074	My first bass was a GSR, old-school style with the passive electronics. It works fine, and is an excellent bass to start out on, but I would move on to a higher quality bass as soon as you know that you're sticking with it and get enough money. The tone is thin compared to the rest of my basses, and I had to shim the pickups to get enough output, but other than that it's been flawless. I think I may have had to resolder the input jack once, but I'm not sure. The finish accumulates scratches easily, but it protects the wood very well. A good value, and excellent beginner axe.

05-14-2005, 01:33 AM	#15
BassISaWEAPON Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13	I love the gsr200. It feels good to play and one of the best beginner basses around. The only problem is is that the action on the G string is very high, and iv'e noticed this on other gsr200's as well.

05-18-2005, 04:16 PM	#16
quadkid Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1	I love my GSR200. I just started learning bass the end of my senior year of highschool and i wanted to pick something cheap up and i settled on this one. I also have 2 friends using a GSR, one has the same one as mine and another i met in engineering class that has a GSR205 i believe, and they both love theirs. Pretty well made and sounds great for 200 bucks.

06-15-2005, 11:36 PM	#17
subwaytovenus packt like sardines Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 144	would the GSR200 be better or a yamaha rbx170?

06-16-2005, 07:02 AM	#18
~~man_with_bass~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mission,TX Posts: 965	i would like to know that too.Why is it when anyone mentions the GSR200,someone brings up the Yamaha RBX170?

06-16-2005, 08:53 AM	#19
Purple Alien I [heart] Ashdown Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 751	The RBX 170 was my first bass...what a coincidence...but to me any Ibanez is better than a yamaha...but we aint here about yamaha are we?

06-21-2005, 06:11 PM	#20
jonnyb27 MX Kool-Aid club Join Date: May 2005 Location: franklin mass Posts: 932	i have the gsr200fm its slightly more expensive like 50 bucks more but i think its bassicly the same quality. Its a great bass very good quality for the price great starter