Ibanez GSR205SM-NGT

The Ibanez GSR205SM-NGT is a 5-string electric bass from the GIO series, combining the comfortable GSR body design with a distinctive Spalted Maple top in a Natural Gray Burst finish. Its Poplar body provides a balanced foundation, while the GSR5 Maple neck and 34-inch scale offer a familiar and comfortable playing feel. The additional low-B string expands the instrument's range, making it suitable for rock, pop, funk, metal, gospel and other modern styles.

The bass features Dynamix H passive humbucking pickups in both the neck and bridge positions, delivering a full, powerful and versatile bass response. Individual volume controls allow the two pickups to be blended, while the master tone control provides additional tonal shaping. The onboard Phat II EQ provides active bass enhancement, allowing players to add extra low-end depth and punch when required.

A B15 bridge with 16.5 mm string spacing provides stable string positioning and adjustable intonation. The Purpleheart fretboard features white dot inlays and 22 medium frets, while the 45 mm nut width and 305 mm radius provide a comfortable platform for five-string playing. The NGT (Natural Gray Burst) finish highlights the Spalted Maple top, complemented by black hardware. The bass is factory tuned to G-D-A-E-B and uses .045/.065/.080/.100/.125 strings.

Key Features

• 5-string GIO electric bass

• GSR / Soundgear-style double-cutaway body

• Spalted Maple top

• Poplar body

• GSR5 Maple neck

• Purpleheart fretboard

• White dot inlays

• 22 medium frets

• 864 mm / 34-inch scale length

• 45 mm nut width

• 305 mm fingerboard radius

• Dynamix H passive neck pickup

• Dynamix H passive bridge pickup

• Individual volume controls for each pickup

• Master tone control

• Phat II active EQ

• B15 bridge

• 16.5 mm string spacing

• Black hardware

• Natural Gray Burst finish

• Standard G-D-A-E-B tuning

Specifications

• Type: 5-String Electric Bass

• Series: GIO / GSR

• Model: GSR205SM-NGT

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

• Construction: Bolt-on

• Body: Poplar

• Top: Spalted Maple

• Neck: GSR5 Maple

• Fretboard: Purpleheart with White Dot inlays

• Frets: 22 Medium frets

• Scale Length: 864 mm / 34"

• Nut Width: 45 mm

• Width at 22nd Fret: 67 mm

• Neck Thickness: 21 mm at 1st fret; 22 mm at 12th fret

• Fingerboard Radius: 305 mm

• String Spacing: 16.5 mm

• Neck Pickup: Dynamix H, Passive

• Bridge Pickup: Dynamix H, Passive

• Equalizer: Phat II EQ

• Controls: 2 Volume, 1 Tone, Phat II EQ

• Bridge: B15

• Hardware: Black

• Factory Tuning: G-D-A-E-B

• String Gauge: .045/.065/.080/.100/.125

• Finish / Color: Natural Gray Burst (NGT)

• Recommended Case: MB300C

The Ibanez GSR205SM-NGT is well suited to beginners, developing bassists and players looking for an affordable 5-string instrument with extended low-end range and versatile tones. Its Dynamix H pickups, Phat II EQ, comfortable GSR5 neck and eye-catching Spalted Maple finish make it a practical choice for practice, recording, rehearsals and live performance.