Ibanez GIO GSR205SM Spalted Maple Active 5 String Bass Guitar Brown Burst (Pre-Owned)

Description

The Ibanez GSR205SM delivers striking looks, powerful tone, and smooth playability in an affordable package from the renowned Sound Gear series. It features a compact poplar body topped with a stunning spalted maple veneer, paired with a fast, comfortable neck profile designed for effortless playing. The active Phat II bass boost adds extra low-end punch, giving this bass a bigger, more powerful sound than many instruments in its price range.

The spalted maple top gives the GSR205SM a unique visual appeal, with natural dark grain patterns ensuring each instrument has its own distinct character. Combined with the mahogany body and jatoba fingerboard, it produces a balanced tonal foundation that looks as impressive as it sounds.

Ibanez’s Phat II active EQ system allows you to shape your tone with ease, adding extra bass boost for a fuller, punchier sound when needed. Whether you prefer deep, warm lows or bright, snappy slap tones, the onboard EQ provides flexible control across a wide range of styles.

A five-piece maple neck offers stability and a fast, comfortable playing feel, with 22 medium frets for smooth navigation across the fretboard. Designed for both speed and expression, it supports a variety of techniques from fingerstyle to slap.

Despite its accessible price point, the GSR205SM is fitted with quality hardware including Dynamix H passive pickups, a B15 bridge for reliable tuning stability, and Grover tuners to keep things solid through long sessions. The result is a bass that performs well above its class.

Specifications

• Neck Type: GSR5 Maple neck
• Body: Spalted Maple top / Mahogany body
• Fretboard: Jatoba with white dot inlay
• Frets: Medium frets
• Number of Frets: 22
• Bridge: B15 bridge
• Neck Pickup: DXH-5 (Passive)
• Bridge Pickup: DXH-5 (Passive)
• Equaliser: Phat II EQ
• Hardware: Black

Notes

There a large chip on the front of the bass near the bridge and a few surface scratches near the jack socket. please view the photographs carefully and make sure your happy with the condition before ordering. 

Condition - Good

An item in good condition is fully operational but shows significant signs of use, including noticeable scratches, dents, or other cosmetic flaws. It may have minor functional issues that do not affect its overall usability.