Ibanez Gio GSR200 4-String Electric Bass Guitar – Weathered Black
A stealthy, great-sounding bass with blacked-out hardware, pro-inspired pickups, and an active bass boost that keeps your low end punchy in any mix.
Is This the Right Bass for You?
The Weathered Black GSR200 is for the player who wants their bass to look as focused as it sounds. Ibanez dresses this one in a moody, blacked-out finish with matching black hardware, then backs the looks with real substance. A slim GSR4 maple neck and a lightweight okoume body keep it easy on your hands and shoulders through long practice sessions and first gigs. The heart of it is the electronics: a Dynamix P pickup at the neck for round, thumping warmth and a Dynamix J pickup at the bridge for bite and definition, plus the Phat II active bass boost for extra low-end muscle when a song calls for it. That mix gives new and returning players a versatile foundation for rock, pop, funk, and beyond, without outgrowing the instrument in a month. It is a genuinely capable bass at a friendly price, dressed to stand out on a dark stage.
Key Highlights
- Weathered Black finish with blacked-out hardware for a bold, unified look
- Dynamix P and J pickup pairing delivers warm lows and crisp, articulate highs
- Phat II active bass boost dials in extra low-end power on demand
- Slim GSR4 maple neck keeps fretting fast and comfortable
- Lightweight okoume body is easy to carry and play for hours
- B10 bridge offers fully adjustable intonation and stable tuning
Why You'll Love It
Features
A GSR4 maple neck bolts to an okoume body, topped with a jatoba fretboard and 22 medium frets. Dynamix P and J passive pickups feed a control set with dual volume, master tone, and a Phat II active EQ knob, all finished in black hardware.
Advantages
The maple neck brings stability and bright attack, while the two-pickup layout lets you blend warmth and clarity to taste. The B10 bridge holds intonation and tuning steady, so setup stays consistent gig after gig.
Benefits
You get a bass that is easy to learn on and quick to dial in, with enough tonal range to grow into different styles. That means less fighting your gear and more time actually playing.
Great Fit For
- First-time bassists who want a comfortable, great-looking starter instrument
- Guitarists adding bass to their toolkit for recording and writing
- Students and young players needing a lightweight, easy-playing bass
- Gigging players wanting a dependable, affordable backup with stage-ready looks
- Anyone exploring rock, pop, funk, and more with one versatile bass
Sound & Feel
Expect a warm, present low end with clear articulation up top. The neck-position Dynamix P pickup handles thick, fundamental-heavy tones, while the bridge-position Dynamix J pickup adds cut and definition for a more focused voice. Roll in the Phat II active bass boost and the low end gains extra weight and push without turning muddy. The slim maple neck and 34" scale feel familiar and approachable, making it an easy transition for guitarists and a friendly starting point for brand-new bassists.
Specifications
Strings 4-String
Neck Type GSR4 Maple
Body Okoume
Fretboard Jatoba, White Dot Inlay
Frets 22 Medium
Scale Length 34" (864mm)
Nut Width 41mm
Fingerboard Radius 305mmR
Neck Pickup Dynamix P (Passive)
Bridge Pickup Dynamix J (Passive)
Equalizer Phat II EQ
Bridge B10
String Spacing 19mm
Factory Tuning 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E
String Gauge .045 / .065 / .080 / .100
Hardware Color Black
Finish Weathered Black
From the Spotts Crew
There is something about a blacked-out bass that just makes people want to plug in. The Weathered Black GSR200 has that look, and it backs it up with a light, comfortable feel and that satisfying Phat II low-end push you can feel in your chest. If this is the one that catches your eye, we would love to help you make it yours. Questions about setup, availability, or whether it is the right fit for where you are as a player? Call or text us anytime at 814-371-5666 — we are real people who love talking bass.
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