- Is the Ibanez GSRM20 good for a beginner?
- Yes. The short scale and slim neck make it one of the easier basses to start on, and the P/J pickups cover most styles. Budget for a setup and a fresh set of short-scale strings.
- What strings does the GSRM20 take?
- It needs short-scale strings sized for a 28.6-inch scale. Standard long-scale sets will be too long and can sound or intonate poorly.
- How does it compare with a full-scale bass?
- It is lighter and easier to fret, but it has less low-end depth and sustain. Choose it for comfort and portability; choose a 34-inch bass for a fuller, heavier tone.
- Does it have active or passive electronics?
- It has passive Dynamix P/J pickups with an active two-band EQ, so it needs a 9-volt battery. You can cut or boost bass and treble on the instrument.
- How many frets and strings does it have?
- It is a 4-string bass with 22 frets on a rosewood fretboard. The body is poplar with a maple neck.
- Is it good for recording?
- Yes for home recording and demos. The active EQ lets you shape the tone at the source, though the short scale gives a slightly rounder, less deep sound than a long-scale bass.
- Where is the Ibanez GSRM20 cheapest?
- At Guitar Center, for $186.99, 15% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the Ibanez GSRM20?
- Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 85 ratings.
- Where can I buy the Ibanez GSRM20?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Guitar Center, Best Buy, Adorama, Musician's Friend.