GSR205 (1999–2003)

For the more recent model with the same name, see GSR205.

GSR205 Black (more images)

The GSR205 is a five string Soundgear series solid body electric bass model introduced by Ibanez in 1999. It was made in Indonesia as part of the entry level GIO line.

The GSR205 features a double-cutaway agathis body bolted to a maple neck with a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard with white dot position markers. Components include a pair of Ibanez DXS passive Jazz bass pickups, a standard bridge, a plastic nut and Ibanez tuning machines.

The GSR200 is a similar four string model.

A new GSR205 with some changes replaced this model for 2004.

Specifications

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Specifications for GSR205 (1999–2003)

Year(s) offered: 1999–2003 Sold in: Worldwide (excl. Japan) Made in: Indonesia Finish(es): Black (BK) / Gray Nickel (GN) 2001–2003 / Jewel Blue (JB) 2000–2003 / Transparent Red (TR) 2000–2003
Body Body type: Solid body Body material: Agathis Neck joint: AANJ Bridge: Standard-5 fixed Knob style: Knurled metal dome Hardware color: Chrome	Neck Neck type: GSR5 Neck material: 1-piece maple Scale length: 864mm / 34" Fingerboard material: Rosewood Fingerboard inlays: White dot Frets: 24 / medium Nut: Plastic (45mm) Machine heads: Ibanez die-cast	Electronics/ Strings Pickup configuration: JJ Bridge pickup: Ibanez DXS-2 (J) passive Neck pickup: Ibanez DXS-1 (J) passive Controls: Two volume / tone Output jack: 1/4" (side mount) Factory tuning: 1G,2D,3A,4E,5B

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Additional finishes

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Gray Nickel

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Jewel Blue

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Transparent Red

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Sources

• 1999 USA catalog (page 31)
• GSR205 product page, Ibanez USA, archived November 2002
• 2003 Europe catalog (page 43)