Ibanez GSR205 Electric Bass

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Ibanez GSR205 Electric Bass

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The Ibanez GSR205 : Value for Money

4 Nov 16th, 2007

Advantages:
Solid workmanship, useable tones, very versatile .

Disadvantages:
Shoddy electronics

Recommendable: Yes 

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bluesguy62

About me: AA has been playing guitar since 1972, and bass since 1981. He also undertakes guitar and bass setup...

Member since:16.11.2007

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I got this in 2006, plus RM600 in cash; from a dealer who'd always wanted my '81 Fender P-bass. The GSR205 is a good, sturdy; all-round 'gigworthy' bass with a wide palette of tones. I've used it exclusively on a wide array of gigs, from rock to quasi-jazz; and it's held up well. My only grouses are the quality of the electronics and the battery-hungry 'Phat EQ' circuitry. I ended up replacing all the controls with Ernie Ball 500K pots; and getting rid of the entire 'Phat EQ' circuit by rewiring the bass like a stock Fender Jazz Bass (2 Volumes and a Master Tone). So, what I have now is basically a passive bass that still sounds great; without the hassle of changing batteries. The bass sounds clear and clean either through an amp; or a direct box (mine's a Boss) straight into a mixer. I do hope that Ibanez can come up with a GSR205 that has just a Master Volume, Blend Control and Master Tone. That would make it just great. 

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punk_rocker

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16.11.2007 19:11

great review,well done, and if you have some spare time could you rate one of my reviews please? thanks.

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