Ibanez GSR185

The Ibanez GSR185 is a 5-string solid-body electric bass from the Ibanez GIO series, built around the comfortable Soundgear-inspired GSR design. The current version features an Okoume body, a one-piece Maple GSR5 neck and a Purpleheart fretboard with White Dot inlays. Its 864 mm (34") long scale, 22 medium frets and 45 mm nut provide a practical full-scale platform for players who want the extended range of a low B string for contemporary bass playing. (Ibanez Wiki)

The current Ibanez GSR185 uses a dual-H pickup configuration, equipped with passive Dynamix H humbucking pickups at both the neck and bridge positions. Two individual volume controls and a master tone control provide straightforward control over pickup balance and overall tonal character. The B15 fixed bridge uses 16.5 mm string spacing, while the 305 mm fretboard radius and GSR5 neck profile provide a comfortable playing feel across the 5-string fretboard. (Ibanez Wiki)

The current model is available in finishes such as Jewel Blue (JB) and Candy Apple (CA), with chrome hardware and a black PPS nut. Ibanez die-cast tuning machines provide reliable tuning adjustment, while the side-mounted ¼-inch stereo barrel output jack provides the connection to an amplifier or other bass equipment. The bass is factory fitted with .045–.125 gauge strings and tuned G-D-A-E-B. (Ibanez Wiki)

Key Features

• 5-string solid-body electric bass

• Ibanez GIO series

• GSR-style body design

• Okoume body

• One-piece Maple GSR5 neck

• Purpleheart fretboard

• White Dot fretboard inlays

• 22 medium frets

• 864 mm / 34" long scale

• 305 mm fretboard radius

• 45 mm nut width

• Dual Dynamix H humbucking pickups

• Passive electronics

• Two individual volume controls

• Master tone control

• B15 fixed bridge

• 16.5 mm string spacing

• Chrome hardware

• Ibanez die-cast tuning machines

• Side-mounted ¼" stereo barrel output

• Standard 5-string tuning

Specifications

• Type: 5-string solid-body electric bass guitar

• Series: GIO / GSR

• Model: GSR185

• Body Shape / Product Type: GSR-style solid-body electric bass

• Materials / Construction: Okoume body; one-piece Maple GSR5 neck; Purpleheart fretboard

• Dimensions / Scale / Size: 864 mm / 34" scale; 45 mm nut width; 67 mm width at 22nd fret; 21 mm neck thickness at 1st fret; 22 mm at 12th fret; 305 mm radius

• Key technical specifications: 22 medium frets; 16.5 mm string spacing

• Electronics / Connectivity: Dynamix H passive neck and bridge humbuckers; 2 volume controls; 1 master tone; side-mounted ¼" stereo barrel output

• Hardware: B15 fixed bridge; Ibanez die-cast tuning machines; chrome hardware

• Finish / Color: Jewel Blue (JB) / Candy Apple (CA)

• Included Accessories: No case or gig bag specified as standard; MB300C case and IBB540 gig bag are recommended

• Other relevant specifications: Black PPS nut; factory tuning G-D-A-E-B; .045/.065/.080/.100/.125 string gauge; China

The Ibanez GSR185 is well suited to beginners, developing bassists and players seeking an affordable 5-string bass with extended low-end range. Its comfortable GSR5 neck, passive Dynamix H pickups and simple two-volume/one-tone control layout make it practical for practice, rehearsals, recording and live performance across rock, pop, metal, funk and contemporary styles.